Rapsody has secured an additional nomination for “Best Rap Song” with her track "Asteroids," featuring three-time Grammy ...

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These investments signal a deeper understanding among hip-hop stars of the need to stay ahead in the digital age. With their finger on the pulse of popular culture, rappers are uniquely positioned to ...

With the weekend fast approaching, there are plenty of new releases for hip-hop fans to dive into. This week, a California ...

Hip-hop duo Gang Starr has returned with "Finishem," a new single that captures their signature sound while speaking to ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of music, sampling plays a significant role in shaping contemporary sounds. As we dive into ...

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Common performs on Sept. 11, 2024, in Atlanta. Paras Griffin/Getty Images by A.D. Carson, University of Virginia It’s always ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

Memphis music producer Hitkidd released his album ‘Hitkidd For President’ Friday. Hitkidd said his album is derived from ...