From comeback albums by established legends to more experimental offerings from the younger generation, 2025 was a marquee ...

Billboard crowns Cardi B #1 on their hottest female rap artists of 2025 list beating out a number of other acts.

From SZA to Lil Nas X, these rap and R&B stars were all nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys. Some won, some lost, ...

My Time Fresh off his viral smash hit, Rob49 is stepping into the spotlight with his first headlining tour and bold plans to ...

Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish stopped at the Vocalo studios to discuss how their new album “Hi Top Fade” calls back to ...

For three decades, the sound of a rap battle has been defined by a digital button. You know the sound. It’s the "reggae horn"—that ...

Studiocanal UK released the first California Schemin trailer on Tuesday. The clip shows James McAvoy stepping behind the ...

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 ...

Raekwon and Mobb Deep's Havoc celebrate 30 years of hip-hop with a nostalgic tour, performing iconic albums and paying ...

A rap legend has postponed tonight’s concert in Syracuse. Slick Rick was scheduled to perform at the Westcott Theater on Friday, Dec. 12. However, hours before the show was set to begin, the venue ...

Death is so common in hip-hop now that we don't even take time to mourn the deceased. The sudden departure of the BET Hip Hop Awards (HHA) from cable television was announced last month and it ...

Jay-Z, Ye, Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj and more. An artist’s album cover is arguably the most critical piece when rolling out a new project. Whether it’s a debut album or a performer’s swan song or anywhere ...