Baby Keem is the highest roller on Billboard ’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as his new album, Ca$ino, debuts atop the list dated March 7. The set, released on eerie times/pgLang/Columbia Records, ...

Rapper and longtime radio host Lord Sear has died at 52 after more than 20 years at SiriusXM's Shade 45 station.

Sinners repeated its dominant showing at Sunday night’s Actor Awards (March 1), winning the ceremony’s top prize (outstanding ...

Killer Mike, Travis Scott, T.I. and other artists said James Broadnax was sent to death row in Texas based partly on his artistic expression.

Friends, family and original members from Swishahouse records gathered to bid farewell during a public tribute to Michael “5000” Watts, the late Houston DJ and record executive, on Feb.16, 2026. Watts ...

Two-phone Baby Keem has returned. By Michael Saponara Gambling can bring out the highest of highs and lowest of lows, but Baby Keem is back to roll the dice. Keem ...

Apple Music today announces Ghanaian-Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter Haevenas the latest artist to be featured in its Up Next artist development program in Ghana. Hailing from the vibrant ...

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs. While hip-hop is often characterized by its bravado and aggression, the genre has also flourished ...

NBA player and team drops have been a part of hip-hop lyrics for more than 50 years. Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; photos: Leon Bennett, Ezra Shaw, George De Sota, Emilee Chin / Getty ...

Lil Baby shares the brand new music video for 'Mrs. Trendsetter,' the first song off his 2025 mixtape 'The Leaks.' ...

It’s more like the Hall of Hard Feelings for the Demon. Gene Simmons is again sticking his tongue out at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for allowing hip-hop artists to snag a spot in rock’s most ...

Chuck D is discussing the relationship between rock and hip hop Gene Simmons appeared on the Legends N Leaders podcast, where he talked about his stance that hip hop doesn't belong in the Rock & Roll ...