Over the years, plenty of rap albums have been recognized as landmark achievements and classic albums. But rap nerds are a nit-picky bunch. Never satisfied with an album just being a great piece of ...

When the mainstream popularity of rap music elevated in the late 1980s, it often did so with the help of inventive sampling. While many samples came from the R&B funk world, clever hip-hop artists and ...

In today’s digital age, you would think your favorite rap song would be just a click away. Well, as most of us know, that is not the case, especially on popular streaming platforms like Apple Music, ...

Creating a vinyl collection of classic rap albums from Los Angeles is nearly an impossible task. From G-funk to gangsta rap to jerkin’, ratchet, and nervous music, the city has had a wildly prolific ...

*BET Networks is developing a scripted anthology series with industry vet Irv Gotti called “Tales,” which takes lyrics to classic hip hop songs and adapts them into three-act, 60 minute narratives.

Olive Branch, MS (WREG) — A Mississippi girl was channeling rap legend Project Pat when she took to the mic at a local Mexican restaurant to sing a favorite song of hers. But she had no idea her ...

Hip-hop Christmas songs create a form of holiday cheer like no other. From innovative lyrics to stellar production, these songs help us celebrate the season in the most unique ways. With numerous ...