A new wave of Christian artists from various backgrounds is drawing young audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats and R&B.

This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary. The one thing that I miss about hip-hop is the rap groups. There are a few prominent ...

When it comes to raw, unapologetic Hip Hop, Memphis holds a unique place in the genre’s history. Known for its dark beats and boundary-pushing artists, the city has produced some of the most ...

André 3000 swears he misses rapping; he just doesn't have an album of new verses in his heart at the moment. “I would love to make a rap album. I just think it’d be an awesome challenge to do a ...

Back in the early 2000s, signing with a record label was the ultimate goal in hip-hop. But as we move further into 2025, the goalposts have shifted. Many of the boldest and most original voices in the ...

Like the rest of the music industry, making an entry into the rap scene can be challenging for any rapper. It’s a vibrant and modest sector with extreme competition. Therefore, it demands talent and ...

Forrest Reigns has a famous Hip-Hop father, but he’s making his own way in the world of Rap music. “In today’s world, people are always looking to be or do the next ‘different’ thing, when the main ...

MGK isn’t interested in making a rap album just to prove a point, and he’s making that clear directly to fans.

Josiah Gillie has his younger cousin to thank. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point freshman was back home in Milwaukee for Thanksgiving when his cousin issued a challenge. A music performance ...

The signs of hip-hop’s influence are everywhere — from Pharrell Williams becoming Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director to billion-dollar brands like Dr. Dre’s Beats headphones and retail mainstays ...