“Grindin’,” a song performed by legendary Virginia Beach group the Clipse, was the national anthem in 2002. The song’s sparse beat—which would be recognizable even without any accompanying lyrics or ...

The rapper and podcast host reflects on message boards, digital archiving and why the internet once invited listeners to dig ...

The odes to the home team come from pioneers who uplifted the genre (Rakim), veteran superstars (Busta Rhymes), independent ...

Despite how they’ve at times been ideologically pitted against one another, country music and hip-hop are often compared as the two forms of pop music that speak most directly to the everyday problems ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hip Hop has always been at the forefront of musical innovation, and rappers have frequently altered their sound to stay relevant ...

Atlanta's sound progressed through eras like bass, crunk, snap, trap, melodic rap, showcasing city's innovative spirit. Each generation of Atlanta artists broke new ground, from OutKast's 'Dirty South ...

Hey, young world. Here's a story about one measure of the distance hip-hop has traveled in its 50 years. Once upon a time, not long ago, to paraphrase a great rap storyteller, an 11-year-old in Queens ...

What a difference a year makes. At the end of 2023, GloRilla, Latto and Doechii had each earned namesake notoriety and steady rotation in playlists. Repping Memphis, Atlanta and Tampa, they stood in ...

What's going on with rap? After celebrating 50 years of legacy in 2023 with marquee moments like the Hip Hop 50 multi-headliner concert at Yankee Stadium, plus Kendrick Lamar's historic run – capped ...

Explore 5 AI-driven hip-hop artists and projects changing the future of rap, from virtual rappers and AI-generated voices to experimental music collectives and royalty-free licensing trends. Hip-hop ...

Hip-hop turns 50 on Aug. 11, and it seems that the whole world is celebrating. From concerts organized by Amazon and Mass Appeal to block parties put on by New York City, the festivities are plentiful ...