Hip-hop, as a genre and cultural force, has evolved dramatically since its inception in the 1970s. From its roots in the Bronx to its global domination in the 21st century, rap music has produced ...

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A local commissioner aims to transform Miami streets into lyrical tributes honoring local rap legends and boosting city pride. Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news.

While some netizens expected the song to be a flop without listening to it, the majority of the others were impressed with the track and praised Nikos’ singing and rapping talent. Nigerians react as ...

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 ...

February’s conclusion brings HotNewHipHop’s eagerly anticipated monthly collection of premier hip-hop releases, highlighting an exceptional period of musical innovation and artistic expression.

1900Rugrat isn’t just a street rapper, but a lover too — his ballad “Tender” was one of the most romantic rap songs of February 2025, alongside “wolf” by skaiwater and RADA and ...

Throughout his long career, Roy Ayers’s music has been sampled several times, and we have eight essential songs from Ayers that were sampled by Hip-Hop and R&B stars. Countless artists have ...

A great fight scene can make or break a TV show or film, but the ultimate goal is to help make it memorable enough to keep audiences buzzing. The one thing that can help push these heart-pounding ...

Yes, “Alright” won two Grammy Awards in 2016 for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song. It also won several other awards, including a BET Award nomination and an MTV Video Music Award ...

“DNA” by Kendrick Lamar is a powerful song that explores his heritage and the complexities of his identity. It reflects on his roots, struggles, and how his experiences shape who he is.