The music industry owes funk music legend George Clinton more than just his flowers, and now, he’s ready to collect on everything he’s owed in the form of a $1.1 million lawsuit. On May 15, Clinton ...

On top of that, I noticed that whenever I tell some of his more die-hard fans my pick for best track and beyond, they’re a ...

Shillong rapper Reble is revitalizing Indian hip-hop with her unapologetic style. Explore why Gen Z fans are hooked on her ...

Eminem, a global music icon, urges listeners to value every second. His lyrics, born from a challenging past, highlight the ...

Amanda Bynes has flipped the script on her career, trading in potential movie roles for melodies. The former actress, 40, dropped a new single called “Girlfriend” on Friday, April 10, a track that ...

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs. While hip-hop is often characterized by its bravado and aggression, the genre has also flourished ...

Simile Inc., a startup that’s using artificial intelligence to generate digital twins of individuals, has raised $100 million in funding. Lead investor Index Ventures announced the deal in a blog post ...

What's going on with rap? After celebrating 50 years of legacy in 2023 with marquee moments like the Hip Hop 50 multi-headliner concert at Yankee Stadium, plus Kendrick Lamar's historic run – capped ...

From Run-DMC’s Queens classic to De La Soul’s subversive storytelling, to “Trap Christmas”…rap has always celebrated the holidays on its own terms. Christmas in Hip-Hop has never been ...

In a year that had no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40 for the first time since 1990, rap thrived in so many other ways. This list of the 25 best rap albums of 2025 includes grand ...

Timothée Chalamet shouted out his girlfriend Kylie Jenner in his new rap song with his rumored alter-ego EsDeeKid. “It’s Timothée Chalamet chillin’, tryin’ to stack $100 million. Girl got $1 billion,” ...

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