Kendrick Lamar, whose “Not Like Us” single triumphed in two of the three top categories at the 2025 Grammys, has voters ...

An instrumental Drake type beat by Dices. Perfect for rappers and singers looking for a vibe similar to Drake. Produced by Dices. White House Redirects Tariff Money Chris Hemsworth, Alzheimer's and ...

British music luminary Sting’s return to Singapore is part of his global Sting 3.0 World Tour, where he will perform as a trio with British guitarist and long-time collaborator Dominic Miller and ...

From block parties to Billboard charts, hip hop has never been one thing. This guide breaks down the major styles from old school pioneers and G-Funk grooves to modern-day drill, trap, and grime. A ...

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...

CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. The birth of the art form that became hip-hop is traced back, in music ...

It started, famously, with two turntables and a microphone – with a DJ mixing and scratching records, and an MC rapping along. But the best hip-hop albums show off a genre that’s come a long way since ...

The year in hip-hop was defined by an epic battle between two of the genre’s biggest stars, Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Kendrick’s decisive victory over Drizzy culminated in one of the year’s best rap ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Bossman Dlow, Snoop Dogg, and Will Smith. Seeing this week’s lineup might prompt some confusion about just what decade it is, but ...

The hip-hop community is grieving the loss of T.J. Swan, a legendary singer and influential member of the Juice Crew, who passed away on November 22. His family confirmed the news on his official ...