Experts say the ups and downs, the social commentary and the history-making moments are sure to spill over into the new year.

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In 1961, 19-year-old Robert Allen Zimmerman dropped out of college in his native Minnesota, made a pilgrimage to New York ...

Hip-Hop Wired returns with our best Hip-Hop albums of 2024, featuring artists from the East Coast, West Coast, and all points ...

Explore the evolution of Sean "Diddy" Combs' mentions in hip-hop, from praise as a mogul to criticism in the wake of ...

Examining how hip-hop lyrics have evolved over 50 years, reflecting changing social attitudes and sparking important ...

The year in hip-hop saw the reinvention of the diss track, with “Not Like Us” entering the musical canon as a bonafide hit. But the year wasn’t all rap beef; the rap world delivered a ...

From rap and R&B to dance and lo-fi, here's a playlist of the best Iowa hip-hop of 2024. Consider this a catalogue of our favorite tracks of the year, from the albums and EPs you need to hear!

Nelly said the festival would be called the "Smokin' Hayride Festival 2025" and feature a blend of hip-hop and country music.