They're the rocks in our lives, our biggest motivators, our No. 1 annoyances, and one of the most iconic ad-libs of all-time.

Before sitting down for an interview on a recent afternoon, BNYX insisted on a tour of his Hollywood studio to highlight all ...

DJ Akademiks tops the list this year, leading to a slew of reactions from other media figures.

Presented as a radio program, “It’s Been Awful” bears an uncomfortable voyeurism, akin to eavesdropping on a therapy session ...

The copyright infringement trial against Kanye West over 'Hurricane' began on Monday, with 'snubbed' musicians asking for ...

Emotional hip hop beats weave moody chord progressions, atmospheric layers, and intentional space into a sound that connects deeply with listeners. From Drake's restrained OVO productions to Rod ...

Ice Cube is surprised that the phrase "Bye, Felicia" from his 1995 film "Friday" became a popular cultural reference. Despite his tough public image, Cube has a diverse career in film and music, ...

Constellation Brands has struck a deal to fully own Hop Wtr, the US sparkling-water brand made with hops and adaptogens. The Modelo brewer first invested in Hop Wtr five years ago and said today (27 ...

One of California’s most underperforming school districts is spending nearly $300,000 teaching kids to rap, raising the alarm among DEI watchdogs. The Merced City School District in the Central Valley ...

On this date in 1958, a man who will forever reform the stance of the turntable was born; Joseph Saddler best known as Grandmaster Flash. Amidst the infancy of hip-hop culture, Grandmaster Flash ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...