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And what an eventful year it was in R&B/hip-hop and African music. No doubt still uppermost in the minds of many is the epic ...

Santa Ana artist Jay Taj wasn’t exactly raised on hip-hop music. But after naturally gravitating toward the genre in his ...

Atlanta isn’t just another stop on Hip Hop’s map — it’s a cultural epicenter that has shaped the sound, style, and future of ...

In 1961, 19-year-old Robert Allen Zimmerman dropped out of college in his native Minnesota, made a pilgrimage to New York ...

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Hip-Hop Wired returns with our best Hip-Hop albums of 2024, featuring artists from the East Coast, West Coast, and all points ...

Examining how hip-hop lyrics have evolved over 50 years, reflecting changing social attitudes and sparking important ...

From rap and R&B to dance and lo-fi, here's a playlist of the best Iowa hip-hop of 2024. Consider this a catalogue of our favorite tracks of the year, from the albums and EPs you need to hear!

Nelly said the festival would be called the "Smokin' Hayride Festival 2025" and feature a blend of hip-hop and country music.