From record-breaking tours to seismic comebacks, it’s been quite a year for hip-hop. Below, we assess the state of the three single-focused categories in the rap field at the 2026 Grammys: best rap ...

The 22-time Grammy winner will perform at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show. Kendrick Lamar is cementing his name in the history books. The 37-year-old rapper took home five honors at the 2025 Grammys ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 2: Kendrick Lamar wins the award for ...

Outside of those three near-sure bets, who else is in contention? GloRilla could become the eighth woman to earn a nomination for best rap album thanks to her debut studio album, Glorious. After ...

Billboard‘s recent rule changes sparked a concerned discussion after they resulted in a two-week absence of rap music in the Hot 100 chart’s top 40 for the first time in almost three decades. “Is ...

Chance The Rapper put on an epic and passion-filled performance for his home city at the Huntington Bank Pavilion on Friday. Showcasing the release of his new album “Star Line,” the rapper used his 90 ...

While 2024 saw a lot of successes, 2025 might be Doechii's year. The Florida native rapper just scored her first Grammy Award during Sunday's ceremony, making history as the third woman to win "Best ...

After nearly 20 years, female rappers are again dominating the charts. Cardi B made history in early March, becoming the first female rapper to have five No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, two ...

Emtee is at the centre of social media backlash after disturbing footage from his recent performance surfaced, where he ...