Love has been a singular driving force in popular music for ... being the first female solo rapper to release an album. By her third record, the East Flatbush native was a hip-hop institution.

THE WEEK’S MOST POPULAR CURRENT RAP SONGS ACROSS ALL GENRES, RANKED BY STREAMING ACTIVITY DATA BY ONLINE MUSIC SOURCES TRACKED BY LUMINATE, RADIO AIRPLAY AUDIENCE IMPRESSIONS AS MEASURED ...

While hip-hop and all of its creative expressions was born in New York City in the late 1970s, it was the 1980s when the music began to come into form. There was excitement and experimentation ...

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, professionally known as Eminem, emerged from the tough streets of Detroit to become one of hip-hop’s most influential figures since his debut in the late 1990s.

The “doll” trend in female rap is more than just a catchy name—it represents a larger cultural movement in the hip-hop world. Through her music, Kash Doll has become a symbol of female ...

Megan’s ability to combine sex appeal with raw talent set her music apart in an industry where female rappers often had to choose one or the other. This ability marked her persona as energetic, sexy ...

Kendrick Lamar, widely regarded as one of America’s most innovative and influential rap artists, has made history once again with his groundbreaking diss track "Not Like Us." This controversial ...

The Grammys finally unveiled the Best Rap Song category for the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004. The first honor went to Eminem for his diamond-selling track "Lose Yourself," marking his ninth Grammy ...

One of the most talented rappers of his generation, Kendrick’s best songs are hip-hop classics that will stand the test of time. The best Kendrick Lamar songs have something for everybody.

The Drake diss is the second rap song to win in these prestigious categories and won all five Grammys for which it was nominated. By Joe Coscarelli Not only is the Grammys’ winner for song and ...