Attorneys for a Black man scheduled to be executed in Texas say the introduction of rap lyrics he wrote biased an almost all-white jury when they decided to sentence him to death.

An upcoming execution in Texas has gained the attention of prominent rappers like Travis Scott and T.I. for the questions it raises about the place rap lyrics have in the courtroom and how justice is ...

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still making money from his short-lived career as a multilingual rapper, tax filings show. But the 34-year-old Democrat’s meteoric rise as a celebrity politician ...

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

I used a new Google Gemini music tool to create a rap about AI data centers. One colleague called it "an abomination." ...

Billboard's 2026 Latin Women in Music Global Impact Award recipient on going "full circle" with her upcoming album. By Isabela Raygoza Associate Editor, Billboard Español On a crisp day at Milan ...

Maryland just passed a law that stops prosecutors from using rap lyrics against artists in court, protecting creative expression with a four-pronged test judges must follow.

It simplifies income-driven repayment, but some borrowers might have to wait longer for forgiveness Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side ...

A look at hip-hop’s transformative impact in honor of its 50th anniversary. Hip-hop was once narrowly thought of as a trend in music that would ultimately fizzle out. Now, at its 50th anniversary, hip ...

May 8, 2026 • MUNA. Stephen Sanchez. Lykke Li. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, May 8. Plus, a handful of NPR Music ...

Schools, colleges, and offices tend to restrict certain entertainment and music websites to you from wasting your time on unproductive activities. However, there are still plenty of websites that ...

DDG ’s latest appearance on Wild’n Out took a personal turn during his rap battle with Nick Cannon. The rapper and streamer, ...