Halsey has dropped a few bars to Kendrick Lamar ‘s “Swimming Pools (Drank),” and it’s going viral. On Wednesday (Nov. 19), ...

The freestyle dances featured in the finale are longer numbers that are not restricted by the bounds of any dance style, so the celebrity and their pro partner can do practically whatever they want.

The trio of YG, Mozzy and Jay Rock is a potent reminder of the West Coast's resurgence over the past year and change.

OnetakeCarter talks meeting Kendrick and A$AP Rocky in high school, learning tough lessons from Dave East and Trinidad James and why he is focused on creativity over clout.

Mtulazaji “P.E.A.C.E.” Davis, a founding member of the influential Los Angeles hip-hop group Freestyle Fellowship, has died. The news was shared on the group’s social media pages. “Rest well brother P ...

Red Bull Spiral is back for its third season of razor-sharp flows and electrifying freestyle moments. Inspired by the ...

A Bronx native, Mickey Factz’s life revolves around the boom-bap beats of the revered hip-hop tradition. As a lyricist and ...

Russ has always been outspoken about things in the music business.

ESSENCE talks to Wale about his return, the making of everything is a lot., and why this new chapter marks a major shift in ...

The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI) will launch new partnerships with Works & Process and The Pocantico Center during the 2025–26 ...

The Harlem rapper completed a 16-year journey that began in 2009 with a 75-year sentence. Thanks to several reductions, including a 2019 deal that dropped his term to 12 years with time served, he ...

MC Magic reflects on highlights of his 30 years in music on the eve of an anniversary concert at the Orpheum Theatre in ...