Erling Haaland's teenage rap song "Kygo Jo" hit No. 1 on Spotify in Norway after Kygo released a remix following Haaland's ...

Thai rap powerhouse Milli is officially bringing her Milli Jaa Ehh! Asia Tour 2026 to Singapore for her first-ever concert here on September 5, 2026. The tour will also head to Jakarta, Taipei, Kuala ...

In the 50 years since its inception, hip-hop has become a powerful force to be reckoned with. Born in the Bronx and raised by Black culture, hip-hop started as a unique form of musical expression ...

The track remains one of the most influential and celebrated songs in rap history. Revolt ranked Nas’ “N.Y. State of Mind” the top hip-hop intro ever. The song’s storytelling, lyrical skill, and DJ ...

A rock band, or even a country band for that matter, covering a rap song is nothing new these days. There have been entire albums made out of the concept. We've also been served package tours in ...

I first heard DMX speak those words in November of 1998. “Slippin’” was the lead single off of his sophomore album Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, and it carried a powerful message, for me, at ...

Music plays a huge role in shaping the gaming experience. The right soundtrack can sharpen focus, boost adrenaline, and help players settle into the perfect rhythm for long sessions. For many gamers, ...

Kendrick Lamar and SZA won Hip-Hop Song of the Year for “Luther” at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, underscoring the track’s chart prominence and cultural reach. The win followed a run in which ...

“I said a hip hop, hippie to the hippie, the hip, hip a hop, and you don’t stop, a rock it to the bang bang boogie, say, up jump the boogie, to the rhythm of the boogie, the beat. Now, what you hear ...

NBA player and team drops have been a part of hip-hop lyrics for more than 50 years. Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; photos: Leon Bennett, Ezra Shaw, George De Sota, Emilee Chin / Getty ...

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 ...