Liverpool's most elusive newcomer has taken over people's For You page with a mask, a jerky sound, and speculation that he might be Timothée Chalamet. Here's what we know.

From Clipse to Metro Boomin and Cardi B, the year was full of memorable rap songs that expanded and experimented with the ...

Nigerian rap star Falz blends hip-hop, activism and satire, from viral skits to The Feast, emerging as a leading protest voice.

Toxic Lyrikali is a 20-year-old Kenyan rapper and storyteller who has rapidly risen to fame for his authentic, raw hip-hop ...

Ahead of the full reveal on Dec. 9 — after the Billboard 2025 No. 1s Livestream, hosted by Druski — check out three R&B/hip-hop top 10s. By Keith Caulfield The full list of Billboard’s 2025 year-end ...

When hip-hop was in its early stages, most people criticized the genre as being a fad. Yet, here we are over 50 years since its inception, and it's one of the most popular genres among fans.

Seattle-born rapper/songwriter Yonny has just shared his new music, a twelve song special deluxe version of his acclaimed EP Everywhere But Always. The new edition features three additional songs with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Post Malone returns to Billboard’s hip-hop tallies as DJ Khaled’s ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Celebrating hip hop and Memphis. The very first People's Hip Hop Awards Experience wrapped up Sunday night in the heart of the Bluff City. The show featured several star-studded names ...

The New York politician says he is proud to have collaborated with friends and hip-hop legends like KRS1 and DJ Kool Herc to make sure hip-hop is preserved and celebrated. Mic check, one two, one two!

She’s an acclaimed original, authentic in how she presents herself and fluid in how she vocalizes her story to beats. Naya Ali is doing what she does best: creating artistic fusion. The rapper ...

The future of the BET Hip Hop Awards and Soul Train Music Awards is in limbo. In a recent interview with Billboard, BET CEO Scott Mills confirmed that the two staple awards ceremonies will not return ...