Nicki Minaj’s Song Hits No. 1 Thanks To A 44,000% Sales Spike

Nicki Minaj's "My Life" debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Rap Digital Song Sales chart after a more than 44,000% spike in sales ...
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A$AP Rocky, Skrillex & Madison Beer release new music: A balanced new music Friday

A$AP Rocky's long-awaited comeback, Skrillex's surprise EP, and Madison Beer's new pop album make for a diverse and exciting ...
The New York Times

8 Early Rap Songs From a New York City in Turmoil

Inspired by a new book tracing four pivotal years in the city’s history, hear a playlist of songs from the dawn of hip-hop that were swirling at the time. By Jonathan Mahler This is Jonathan Mahler. I ...
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15 Predictions for Rap Music in 2026

Here are 15 predictions for rap music in 2026. No, there won’t be a breakout AI star in rap. That said, having lived through ...

ASAP Rocky Grew Up, Settled Down (with Rihanna) and Returned to Rap

The artist reflects on how the chaotic eight years since his last release — including three kids and two trials — led to his ...
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MAGA Rappers Drop New Track Glorifying Lynching, Face Immediate Backlash

Two MAGA-affliated rappers have released a new “Lynching Anthem” that has garnered intense pushback by the Black community and others. JJ Lawhorn and Forgiato Blow released the song “Good vs. Evil” as ...
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Opinion | Rap music still shapes culture, despite what the charts say

As rap stops appearing in global charts, fans wonder if rap is on the decline in it's prominence in the current culture.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Hawks guard Trae Young teams up with rappers Quavo, 2 Chainz in new song

The song is called ‘Where I Stay’ and will drop at midnight Saturday. Atlanta Hawks' guard Trae Young will become the latest NBA player to try his hand at rapping as his song 'Where I Stay' drops at ...