As we approach the end of 2025, the Massachusetts Daily Collegian has listed a few of those musicians who died this year, who ...

Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the pioneer of Afrobeat, built an international legacy long before The Recording Academy acknowledged it ...

Hip-hop was created in 1973, and during that decade, it was a genre still in its early stages that was more DJ-centric with focuses on b-boy dances and live performances. However, by the time the ...

Salt-N-Pepa were the first all-female rap act to go platinum and receive a Grammy award. They are now suing for the rights to ...

Dec. 23 is a significant date in R&B and hip-hop in many ways. Esther Phillips was born on this day in 1935 in Galveston, ...

Guns N’ Roses announced on Instagram on Thursday, December 11 that the iconic hip hop group Public Enemy will join them at Busch Stadium on August 16, 2026. The world tour will also feature powerhouse ...

Only three songs held the #1 spot for two weeks or less, and six held it for five weeks or more. I think there are eight good ...

A US judge overturned Friday the murder conviction of one man in the killing of hip-hop legend Jam Master Jay after a judge ...

Every year, we’re told that hip-hop is in crisis. But if you ask us, it feels like there’s too much heat to keep up with. What’s lost on the chart-watchers lamenting rap’s mainstream lull is that the ...

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 ...

If you're looking for something to watch this Thanksgiving weekend, look no further than "THE SHUFFLE," an HBO Original documentary short film that explores the making of the 1985 Chicago Bears’ ...

Every month, The FADER's Vivian Medithi showcases all the standout rap songs from the past 30-ish days in one unranked list. Over the sort of subtle ShunGu beat that makes you sit up and listen a ...