Senegalese Canadian rapper Sarahmée's single "Ayoye" is packed with explosive energy and boisterous bars, as she melds ...

Billboard is counting down the Top Artists of 2024 before th Music Awards on Thursday and the reveal of the year-end charts ...

From Kendrick Lamar to Beyoncé and more, these were the biggest headlines across R&B, hip-hop and African genres this year.

Hip-Hop and R&B are in a crazy place right now. The “Big 3,” Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole are still running the game. Kendrick has always made thought-provoking music, Drake drops hits ...

The hip-hop community faced an unprecedented series of losses in 2024 that left fans and fellow artists devastated. These talented individuals shaped the culture in ways that will continue to ...

See a list of rappers and other hip-hop artists we lost in 2024 below. Here’s Why These 29 Rappers Are in Jail or Prison Right Now Here’s Why These 29 Rappers Are in Jail or Prison Right Now ...

Artists often weigh in on elections through their work. In Senegal, hip-hop artists have long played a key role in determining who wins at the polls. Despite harsh government crackdowns against ...

The top 10 features Black British hip-hop acts Nines and Rizzle Kicks, plus other artists including RAYE, PinkPantheress and Olivia Dean who draw from a variety of genres including R&B ...

13 at 10 a.m. local time ... while Eve broke barriers as Ruff Ryders’ first lady. “These artists shaped hip-hop’s crossover into mainstream pop culture,” said music historian Sarah ...

Making a top 10 list is never easy ... I have been picking the brains of local hip-hop artists, promoters, producers and fans for weeks. Beyond the fact that everyone feels there's too much ...