Meek Mill took to social media to talk his talk, per usual. The North Philly MC recently hit the stage at The Roast of Kevin ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. In the earliest days of his career, Post Malone was known primarily ...

Why do rap lyrics continue to be used to demonize people inside and outside the courtroom, in ways that no other art form has ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Bob Marley’s life finally hits the big screen this week in the form of Bob Marley: One Love. In his 36 years, Marley lived a life so rich and tumultuous, not all of it can be distilled into a biopic.

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 ...

These Black artists predicted everything from beating a murder case to the issues of climate change way before it even happened. California rapper Snoop Dogg almost predicted his own demise with the ...

James Broadnax's execution exposes how prosecutors weaponize rap lyrics against Black artists, sparking nationwide push for legal protections.

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