Ras Kass returns with "Leopard Eats Face," a feature-heavy Hip-Hop statement blending everything he is in one great project.

Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry teamed up for the incendiary collaborative track "Hive Mind." It's our Heavy Song of the Week.

We pay tribute to early contributor Complecks aka Chris Collins, Ottawa writer, hip-hop collector, and founder of Dust and ...

Knocked Loose have unveiled the video for their new song "Hive Mind" featuring Denzel Curry. Stream the track.

The number of New Zealanders who speak te reo Māori grew 15% from 2018 to 2023 – and the nation’s artists are reflecting this ...

Nepal's rapper-turned-mayor Balendra Shah is preparing for the biggest fight of his political life -- a head-to-head battle ...

Through the Maithili speech, Balen showed how he can instrumentalise his identity to be politically profitable.

Rapping is built on a set of skills that closely resemble those required in politics: timing, improvisation, argumentation and rhetoric, audience awareness, and sarcasm. A rapper must know when to ...

Here's a look at the trends in the Hot 100's top 10 for all of 2025, as analyzed by Hit Songs Deconstructed. By Gary Trust What were some of the most notable trends on the Billboard Hot 100 songs ...

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 ...

The year 2025’s standout tracks reflected shifts in sound, storytelling, and digital influence. Kehlani, Clipse, and Doechii each brought unique perspectives that resonated across platforms. These ...

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 ...