Billboard Hot 100 has no rap songs in the Top 40 for the first time since 1990 following rule changes that knocked Kendrick Lamar from the chart.

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 ...

From Kendrick's GNX domination to GloRilla's string of radio hits, which rappers have the strongest chances at next year's ceremony? By Kyle Denis From record-breaking tours to seismic comebacks, it’s ...

The defamation case stemmed from a rap battle with Kendrick Lamar. A federal judge in New York has dismissed Drake’s defamation case against his record label, Universal Music Group, stemming from a ...

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Feels like we are back in the thick of 2012 bro country… but somehow, worse? Earlier this year, “country artist” Graham Barham went viral for his song “Oil Money,” which he noted was inspired by ...

Jon Batiste has never been easy to pin down. A prodigy from New Orleans who first found his footing on piano, he’s since moved fluidly through jazz clubs, symphony halls, late-night television, ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pakistani folk musician Sham Bhai is using song to ...

Inspired by a new book tracing four pivotal years in the city’s history, hear a playlist of songs from the dawn of hip-hop that were swirling at the time. By Jonathan Mahler This is Jonathan Mahler. I ...

So much rap music comes out all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, as a way to help keep up with all of it, here’s a roundup of the 5 ...