Has rap's reign ended? The roiling debate ahead of the Grammys

Rap music made headlines for losing its Billboard chart dominance, but it's being celebrated more than ever at the 2026 ...
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Kendrick Lamar just put three albums in the Billboard 200 top 10 – a Hip Hop first

Kendrick Lamar’s electrifying Super Bowl LIX halftime show continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. As revealed by ...
Newsweek

Hip-Hop is Declining in Popularity

It was only in 2018 when hip-hop surpassed rock 'n' roll to become the most popular music genre in the U.S., but its glory was short-lived. In 2023—the year when hip-hop celebrated its 50th birthday— ...
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For First Time Since 2021, Hip-Hop Has Nos. 1 & 2 Simultaneously on Billboard 200

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Punk–Certified Lover Boy moment was the ninth such double for hip-hop on the Billboard 200 in 2021, capping a year that saw ...
The Source

Today In Hip Hop History: Tone Loc Dropped His Debut ‘Loc-ed After Dark’ LP 37 Years Ago

Tone Loc Dropped His Debut 'Loc-ed After Dark' LP 37 Years Ago Tone Loc Dropped'Loc-ed After Dark' LP 37 Years Ago ...
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There’s No Doubt Hip-Hop Is Looking Up in 2024

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How hip-hop lyrics reflect changing social values over 5 decades

Hip-hop‘s journey from underground movement to global cultural force spans five decades of evolution, during which lyrical content has both reflected and influenced societal changes. Industry experts ...