The rap mogul explained why he ultimately decided not to engage, saying a response would've benefited others more than himself.

Today, the GRAMMY Museum announced the upcoming launch of Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit, which is set for October 7. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking genre, this ...

I’m from the small Central Illinois town of Decatur. My hometown is one of the sites where the war on drugs and many of its battles took place. In 2018, Decatur was listed at number seven in USA Today ...

Egyptian Lover's Roland TR-808 drum machine is customized with hieroglyphics and themed patterns Credit: Jay Godwin / LBJ Presidential Library Hip-hop is officially middle-aged, but its mortality is ...

New Orleans and Louisiana have left an indelible mark on rap music as the home state of some of the genre's biggest stars and most iconic record labels. Five albums by Louisiana artists were selected ...

Lizzo returns to her rap roots with “My Face Hurts From Smiling” a new mixtape that features SZA and Doja Cat. She’s ready to reintroduce herself. My Face Hurts From Smiling is fun, fearless and full ...

On this day in 2002, 50 Cent released his breakthrough mixtape Guess Who’s Back?, marking a pivotal moment in his career and setting the stage for his rise to global recognition. Released through the ...

T.W.I.N. is an Athens-based musician known for her unique blend of R&B and hip hop. Her latest mixtape, "Slight Detour," explores the emotional journey after a breakup. T.W.I.N. utilizes the mobile ...

January 2025 kicked off with a major ice storm across the U.S. and Canada dumping more than a foot of snow across multiple states and provinces. And the frost isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, with ...

Doechii has been named Variety Hitmakers Hip-Hop Disruptor of the Year. The fiery Florida rapper looks back on how her fearlessly personal mixtape paved the path forward. Doechii isn’t just a rapper ...

Leave it to a nostalgic hip-hop craft beer bar to dust off the once tried-and-true concept of featuring local music on a mix CD. The Commission Beer Chamber releases its second compilation of Orlando ...

Rising star Doechii has released her highly anticipated hip-hop/rap mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, today via Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records. This 19-track project captures Doechii in her ...