Swizz Beatz, born Kasseem Dean in the Bronx, New York, has cemented his place as one of hip hop’s most influential producers.

What happens when you mix some of the region’s most hungry emcees and producers with summer camp? The answer unfolds in “Welcome to Rap Campp,” a new documentary that captures a 24-hour marathon ...

The Hip-Hop world lost a true pioneer when Gene “Groove” Allen passed away in February 2025. As a key member of Groove B. Chill, Allen helped bridge the gap between Hip-Hop’s golden era and mainstream ...

Hit-Boy marks the second rap producer to be robbed in 2026 so far... and he has a special message for the unknown assailants ...

Popular Bahraini rapper Flipperachi, born Hussam Aseem became an overnight sensation and household name in India after his ...

Respected rapper Kwame wants to have a conversation in Delaware this Black History Month, and the community is invited.

Tyler, The Creator continues to defy expectations with Don’t Tap the Glass, one of the most intriguing rap albums of 2025.

Scott Matelic is an Indianapolis-born hip-hop producer and DJ whose sound emerges from the crate-digging traditions of DJ ...

We should address the elephant in the room: hip-hop did not have a strong year on the charts. In fact, rap music had its worst showing in years. Back in October, it made headlines when—for the first ...

The top producers on the Billboard Hot 100 and selective genre songs chart that utilize the Hot 100 formula (blending streaming, airplay and download sales data). Rankings are based on accumulated ...

Counting down some personal favorites, including a major rap tour, the sublime bridge in a breakup song and Timothée Chalamet ...

A new generation of artists, audiences and organisers is redefining live performance and transforming festivals into global ...