Behind decades of influence, Dr. Dre’s sound helped redefine how hip-hop moves, breathes, and reaches the world. Tracing the ...

Despite the ever-changing trends in fashion and the return of the beloved baggy jeans and jorts, one thing has remained the same: Rappers aren’t afraid to flaunt their love of jeans. These are The ...

It's strange to comprehend that it's been a quarter of a century since that transformative year, especially since so much of its music remains influential. Consequence proved that when counting down ...

Explore 21 of the most iconic songs produced by Dr. Dre, from West Coast anthems to global hits. See how his beats shaped Hip ...

You thought you knew all about Slim Shady's work? Think again! Join us as we reveal the hidden songwriting talents of Marshall Mathers on tracks performed by other artists. Our countdown includes hits ...

Feb. 14, or Valentine’s Day, is an important date to many in the Hip-Hop and R&B industry. On this date in 1981, Funky 4 + 1 ...

The Best Songs of 2001 defined an era of pop culture, including tracks by The Strokes, Missy Elliott, System of a Down, ...

Super Bowl halftime performances continue to fascinate year after year, transforming a few minutes of music into true ...

Black power music functions as cultural documentation and motivational fuel through its evolution from Civil Rights-era declarations to contemporary hip-hop protest lines ...

The North Carolina native has once again used his lyrical gift to provide an album that is introspective, lively, and celebratory of his career.

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 ...

Rap in 2025 was all about experimentation. From the year’s first runaway hit, NBA player-turned-musician Gelo’s single “Tweaker,” to the maximalist ecclesiastics of Playboi Carti’s Music, or even in ...