Dive into the texts that capture the genre’s evolution—from street cyphers and style revolutions to political expression and Black culture.

Formed in Bergen County in 1990, Dog Eat Dog were one of many positive hardcore bands from the fertile New Jersey scene of the time. They managed to secure a deal with Roadrunner Records after an ...

For most of his career and his teen years, Young Dro, born D’Juan Hart, struggled with drug addiction. The Bankhead-bred artist got his big break in 2004, when he signed to Grand Hustle Records, the ...

After five years behind bars, the Atlanta cult favorite returns with a renewed purpose, new music, and a mission to bring his ...

For the first time this decade, three rap albums are nominated for Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys. Here’s why hip-hop ...

International music’s biggest night out is set to break some records in 2026. After a stellar year filled with album announcements and controversial moments, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards 2026 ...

Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention. This week, Alphonse ...

Every month, The FADER's Vivian Medithi showcases all the standout rap songs from the past 30-ish days in one unranked list. After opening up for Lil Tecca on tour in 2024, 18-year-old tana has been ...

The new workout earbuds feature active noise cancellation, heart rate monitoring, and even more tech. The new workout earbuds feature active noise cancellation, heart rate monitoring, and even more ...

Beats devices have been the more colorful, full-of-personality complements to Apple’s clean-and-minimal gear ever since Apple bought the company back in 2014. Beats earbuds and speakers are the more ...

Beats by Dre is known for offering quality audio at prices that are (slightly) more accessible than luxury brands. With incredible bass, noise-cancelling technology and easy Bluetooth pairing, you ...

Late-night comedian questions the official story on the Charlie Kirk murder, gets canceled. Two MAGA White dudes release a song romanticizing the lynching of “n****z,” and … crickets. Lawhorn was ...