It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...

After calling for peace between Young Thug and Gunna, 21 Savage ignited a broader debate about street codes, snitching, ...

Since debuting in 1991 with a feature on Main Source’s “Live at the Barbeque,” Nas has been intent on amplifying New York hip-hop. His first full-length album, Illmatic, was an evolution in hip-hop ...

Tyler, The Creator continues to defy expectations with Don’t Tap the Glass, one of the most intriguing rap albums of 2025.

The Hip-Hop world lost a true pioneer when Gene “Groove” Allen passed away in February 2025. As a key member of Groove B. Chill, Allen helped bridge the gap between Hip-Hop’s golden era and mainstream ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Fall Out Boy land their first rap hit in America, as "Best Friend," ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Javier Hasse is a cannabis and psychedelics reporter and book author. Tens of millions of social media followers. Thousands of ...

Famed designer Virgil Abloh, who tragically passed away at the age of 41 on November 28, 2021, said music was "his only peace of mind." In 2016, he told The Guardian, "When the phone is off, I play my ...

Rising Atlanta rap star Pluto has officially unveiled her highly anticipated debut studio album, Pluto World. The project solidifies her fast-growing presence in hip-hop and showcases a distinctive ...

“I wanna be a streamer one day too. I heard They pay better than rap.” This was a message platinum-selling rapper Polo G posted on his Instagram Stories back in January. The post included a ...

Seven albums. One culture. Infinite impact. An onslaught of Hip-Hop “Mount Rushmores ” has recently flooded social media and various internet spaces to continue the never-ending debate of “the best.” ...

The rap world and the Ivy League are colliding over a line in a Young Jeezy, Pusha T song that refers to the murder of Yale grad student Annie Le. The song, “Illin” does not mention Annie Le by name, ...