Arinar Black, a Bihar-based rapper, turns personal struggle and accent-shaming into powerful hip-hop. His track Degrade ...

A wave of hip-hop albums and singles from artists including REASON, Shordie Shordie, Latto, and GloRilla arrives this week, expanding options for playlist integration. Playlists drive more than 60% of ...

Noah Kahan. Kehlani. The return of Metric. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with DJ Llu from Vermont Public about their ...

Hotboii releases "Call Me Javarri," showcasing his melodic side as he builds momentum ahead of a new project and Rolling Loud ...

Alcohol use is declining in Canada as health concerns, rising costs and shifting habits reshape drinking trends across the ...

New Zealand takes centre stage at The Great Escape 2026 as the first-ever focus country, bringing 10 artists to Patterns in ...

Afrika Bambaataa, one of the founding figures of hip-hop culture, has died at the age of 68, the Hip Hop Alliance has confirmed. In a statement, the organisation said Bambaataa helped shape a "global ...

“As the founder of the Universal Zulu Nation, Afrika Bambaataa helped shape the early identity of Hip Hop as a global movement rooted in peace, unity, love, and having fun. His vision transformed the ...

Afrika Bambaataa, one of the foundational architects of hip-hop culture and a defining force in early rap music, has died. He was 67. According to TMZ, Bambaataa passed away on April 9 in Pennsylvania ...

Afrika Bambaataa, the visionary DJ, rapper, producer, and activist who became one of the first global hip-hop stars and later faced multiple, widespread accusations of child sexual abuse, died today ...

Swae Lee is up for the challenge to see if he can flex his knowledge of the culture in XXL's Rhyme and Risk, presented by Stake, a new hip-hop trivia game. Here are the rules: Spin the wheel to ...

Howard University is offering a new three-credit elective course that will analyze the art, production, and marketing strategies behind rapper Cardi B’s sophomore studio album. Developed in ...