The year in hip-hop saw the reinvention of the diss track, with “Not Like Us” entering the musical canon as a bonafide hit. But the year wasn’t all rap beef; the rap world delivered a variety of ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Bryson Tiller, Elmiene, Kehlani, Karri, Hit-Boy, BVNGS and HeadHuncho Amir.

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 ...

Razor-sharp synths. Euphoric electronic leads. Chest-thumping 808s. Distorted vocals drenched in autotune. Welcome to the world of rage rap, a subgenre of hip-hop that’s had its moment thanks to the ...

“Syracuse Playlist” is a monthly feature on syracuse.com highlighting music from local artists. If you’re a Syracuse-area musician, email [email protected] to share your music, including your ...

With over 430,000 saves, Spotify’s Rap 91 isn’t just one of the most popular playlists in India, it’s among the top ten highest-followed hip-hop playlists on the streaming platform globally. […] ...

Lazarus and Rakim’s “Not to Be Defined” bridges generations of hip-hop with sharp lyricism and timeless energy.