There’s a raw energy in the air—a palpable, jittery anticipation as the old guard of hip-hop production gets tossed aside by the relentless force of technological innovation and cultural upheaval.

Hip-hop culture has a rich heritage of experimentation, innovation, and inclusion, and the genre continues to push boundaries and inspire. This year, expect some exciting – even weird – hip-hop trends ...

Trina has announced she will release one final studio album before retiring from the music industry after nearly three ...

Hip-hop culture has been a significant part of American society for decades, and its popularity continues to grow with each passing year. From its humble beginnings in the 1970s to its current ...

Hip-hop has long been a driving force in shaping culture, from music and fashion to language and lifestyle. But beyond the beats and the branding, it has also played an increasingly influential role ...

Hip-hop is clearly becoming a bigger part of his strategy. His emphasis on authentic conversation over traditional journalistic rigor has led to a run of standout interviews in 2025: an on-location ...

Rap in 2025 was all about experimentation. From the year’s first runaway hit, NBA player-turned-musician Gelo’s single “Tweaker,” to the maximalist ecclesiastics of Playboi Carti’s Music, or even in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hip-Hop is hitting a different kind of stride right now in our latest installment of Billboard News' Trending Up, presented by ...

Key Takeaways Complex’s 2026 Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking maps who really moves the conversation. In a year where rap has no dominant stars or overarching storylines, the media figures matter the most.

Drake leads Billboard's 100-position Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the 21st Century retrospective. Below, find a breakdown of the 2000-24 top 10. By Trevor Anderson Drake dominates the competition as the ...