To mark the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the New York City Public Schools system asked Walter Greason, Ph.D., the leading ...

The tide began to turn when Snoop Dogg, already an established icon in the hip-hop community, embraced the technology.

On this day in Hip Hop history, the self-proclaimed G.O.A.T., LL Cool J, released his iconic, chart-topping single “Mama Said Knock You Out.” Not only did this track become a GRAMMY-winning ...

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 ...

Here are three takeaways from Hit Songs Deconstructed’s latest in-depth research. Hip-hop/rap reigned as the most common primary genre in the Hot 100’s top 10 throughout 2024, contributing to ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from J. Cole, Rico Nasty, and Doechii. I don’t know what was going on for the past seven days, but this week’s column is a doozy.

On Wednesday (March 12), Biggie's mom was laid to rest following her death at the age of 78 in February. The homegoing service took place at the same location as Biggie's funeral ceremony, Frank ...

Roberta Flack, an enduring voice that the world got to know through her chart-topping and soul-stirring ballads, was a source of sound for several Hip-Hop producers over the years. As we continue ...

Among them: Flo Rida , the high-energy hip-hop performer known for hits like “Low” and “My House.” The festival is scheduled for May 30 to June 7 in and around downtown Wichita.

Taking the plunge - Competitors keep ice-cool at the wacky and wonderful Red Bull Jump and Freeze in Uzbekistan Republicans try to go it alone on government funding as shutdown deadline nears Dave ...