I was the perfect age when hip-hop and rap started to get big — a young early-‘80s teenager who was way into punk rock and ...

Rico Nasty introduces her new album with a heavy, riffy rap-rock rager and asks, ”What’s a better way to start the new era than by poppin out like a titty????” ...

The mother of the mic is known for her long-winded raps in New York City. She became the first female MC in hip-hop history.

Baby Kia, born K’Hari Hoard, never dreamed of being in the spotlight. He grew up in Atlanta’s Fulton County at Capitol Homes ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Busta Rhymes has been accused of repeatedly punching another man in the face, police said Friday. Police said Rhymes, whose legal name is Trevor Smith, was issued a desk ...

Hip-Hop pioneer Gene "Groove" Allen, known for his music with Groove B. Chill and his role in House Party, has passed away, leaving a lasting imprint on both industries.

Here are three underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in February, including a rap competition, a WWE docuseries, and ...

Wrap your ears around something that feels all-new with this layered collaborative track from electronic producer Joy Orbison and rapper Joe James. Sample-rich production collides with silky/relaxed ...

The band are among 14 nominees, alongside Mariah Carey, New Order, Cyndi Lauper and White Stripes.

This year, the Super Bowl booked Compton firebrand Kendrick Lamar, offering a former award-show rabble-rouser an audience ...

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on ...

We dig into those contradictions - how hip-hop is "fight the power" but also advertises for the power; how rappers rhyme about injustice and inequality while also toting their grind and how they've ...