Arrested Development, formed in Atlanta in 1988, made a profound impact on Hip-Hop by offering a positive, Afrocentric alternative to the prevailing gangsta rap of the early ’90s. Their debut album, 3 ...

See which albums Nick Sligh ranked #70-61 of the top 100 hip-hop/rap albums of the decade.

It started in a smoky trap house in East Oakland, teens banging on a table, freestyling about scrounging up enough cash to ...

The diversity of the album reflects the growing global appeal of the sport — and a commensurate growing global connection of ...

Curtis Jackson III was born in Queens, New York, on July 6, 1975. In the late ’90s, he began his rap career as 50 Cent, and ...

A pair of California rappers have been named to this year’s XXL Freshman Class. The hip-hop and rap-oriented outlet has been publishing their Freshman Class list – which honors 10 to 12 ...

Babytron says the process of culling hip-hop history for the song made him realize how rapidly hip-hop tastes shift over time. “It’s crazy to hear how that shit just changes and changes.

The Recording Academy has announced the addition of two new categories. Starting from the 68th Grammys, the previously existing Best Recording Package category has been named the Best Album Cover Art.

Cardi B season is here. The Bronx rapper announced the release date for her sophomore album on Monday (June 23).

Genre-Bending Baddie’s ‘Heroine’ Performance Will Give You Chills—Plus She Just Teased What’s Coming originally appeared on ...

Rapper EBK Jaaybo made the cut for the annual XXL Freshman list this week while locked up for theft, weapons and controlled substance charges -- an "honor" he wished he ...

The 26-year-old pop star was only 11 when she portrayed child pornography/sex-trafficking victim Paula in season 12, episode 12 titled 'Possessed' ...