“Lit” dates back to the early 1900s, when it meant being drunk. These days, it’s used by rappers to describe something exciting. Rapper Nas used the term in his 1996 song “The Message,” in which he ...

An anonymous Hampton County resident is using AI-generated music to protest local government issues. The songs address ...

The East Dallas rapper, who never wears a pair of his crisp white Nike Air Force 1s more than once, is Billboard ‘s Hip-Hop ...

Drake is the architect of modern melancholia and chart domination; his cultural footprint stretches from viral memes to ...

AI is turning rap classics from artists like 50 Cent and DMX into “soul” covers, exposing who still refuses to respect hip-hop’s artistry.

Expert number cruncher Minh Phan is a self-confessed maths nerd and music obsessive – and he’s combining those loves into an ...

On the hip-hop superstar's 26th lap around the sun, it feels like the perfect time to revisit his projects to date.

As hip-hop and R&B fans know, Oct. 20 has seen many notable moments. Snoop Dogg was born on this date in 1971. Doggystyle, ...

A lot can change in two decades. Queerty is not only celebrating our 20th birthday this year but also the queer-friendly ...

As the world marks Fela Kuti's 87th posthumous birthday this week, Okayplayer and OkayAfrica celebrate the legendary musician's life and legacy with stories that explore his lasting impact on music, ...

The first song from Ranveer Singh-starrer is a reimagined version of the Punjabi classic Na De Dil Pardesi Nu, featuring a ...

R&B icon D'Angelo, whose retro sound epitomized the neo-soul movement of the mid-'90s, has reportedly died following a battle ...