Afroman scored a major victory after officers in Ohio attempted to sue him for defamation after a botched raid at his home.

T.I., the King of the South, headlines Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash XXX, celebrating his legendary career and impact on hip-hop.

DALLAS -- Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug on Friday announced the release of his new mixtape, "6WA." The 14-track project showcases ...

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BTS. Alex Isley. Dubstep-infused hyperpop from underscores. NPR Music's Hazel Cills chats with Francesca Harding of member ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These tracks reveal how rap artists channel grief, trauma, and heartbreak into emotional storytelling. Artists like Nas, DMX, and ...

View post: Popular Action Movie To Join Netflix 7 Years After Box Office Disappointment Licensed To Ill was the first hip-hop album to reach No. 1 on charts. The album made hip-hop commercially ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On March 7, 1987, the Beastie Boys' record-breaking debut album Licensed To Ill became the first-ever hip-hop album to chart at No ...

When conductor Dina Gilbert put on her first pop-symphonic fusion concert while working in France, she was shocked to see the new audiences it brought in. “The tickets were gone in a few minutes; they ...

The 1980s were a decade when artists pushed boundaries and challenged social norms through provocative lyrics. While some tracks became cultural touchstones that sparked important conversations about ...

NBA player and team drops have been a part of hip-hop lyrics for more than 50 years. Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; photos: Leon Bennett, Ezra Shaw, George De Sota, Emilee Chin / Getty ...

Rapper Chuck D, of Public Enemy fame, is one of several who agree that basketball greats and hip-hop excellence share a similar foundation.