Fans called the shots in 2025. Discover the top genres and what their choices mean for the future of music in 2026.

From Clipse to Metro Boomin and Cardi B, the year was full of memorable rap songs that expanded and experimented with the ...

Explore 19 Hip Hop and R&B artists who earned Best New Artist Grammy nominations, from Lauryn Hill to Doechii. See part one of the list here.

Billboard crowns Cardi B #1 on their hottest female rap artists of 2025 list beating out a number of other acts.

F or the first time in his career, Kendrick Lamar reigns as Billboard ’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the year, storming to the 2025 crown. The superstar rapper claims the throne in his 13th time on the ...

Explore the best rap albums of 2025, from long-awaited returns to breakout moments. See which projects defined the year in ...

The hip-hop community faced an unprecedented series of losses in 2024 that left fans and fellow artists devastated. These talented individuals shaped the culture in ways that will continue to ...

Teyana Taylor, A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator lead a new wave of hip-hop artists earning acclaim, and Oscar buzz this ...

Louis Vuitton’s top Hip Hop and R&B collaborations, from Pharrell to Lauryn Hill. See how music shaped the brand’s evolution.

There is no debate that Queens’ own Nicki Minaj completely modernized rap with her versatility and bold lyricism. Born in ...

Hip hop artists often experience a meteoric rise to fame, with newfound wealth flowing in from record deals, performances and endorsements. However, the rapid influx of money can lead to significant ...

As troops followed their commander’s orders, the relocants sped off in all directions on their scooters,” runs a line from ...