2006 was not playing fair. Hip-hop fans got legacy debates, Southern dominance, coke-rap classics, skateboard anthems, and the start of DJ Khaled’s compilation empire all in one stacked year. Nas: […] ...

Hip-hop entered the new millennium carrying heavy losses. The murders of Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. left the genre reeling, while Y2K anxieties cast uncertainty over everything. But when ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In Hip Hop, a hit single can put an artist on the radar. But a debut album reveals whether they’re built to last. It’s the first ...

We’re at the end of yet another year where commentators and fans speculated on the health of the rap world. In October, it was reported that, for the first time in 35 years, there were no rap songs in ...

Hip-hop is based on identity, storytelling and also creativity. This makes it more than just a music genre. As a matter of fact, it can be used in countless industries and spheres of life. An ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs of the 21st Century recaps reflect ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince released their sophomore LP He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper, now celebrating 38 years as one of the most important and innovative albums in ...