Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what’s out and also what’s hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

A new wave of Christian artists from various backgrounds is drawing young audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats and R&B.

From afar, it may seem ShrapKnel is a new name in the East Coast underground. But the duo of PremRock and Curly Castro released their self-titled debut in 2020 on Backwoodz Studioz, the New York rap ...

The cast of 'Wicked: For Good' reunited for a fun sequel to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's viral 2024 rap on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and the cast of ...

Ever since I was introduced to the style of hip-hop dance, hip-hop and rap music have been focal to my music taste. I stretch and warm up to artists such as The Notorious B.I.G. or Dr. Dre. The heavy ...

Inspired by a new book tracing four pivotal years in the city’s history, hear a playlist of songs from the dawn of hip-hop that were swirling at the time. By Jonathan Mahler This is Jonathan Mahler. I ...