Hip-hop in 2026 is defined by the dominance of rage and hyperpop-infused rap, the global evolution of drill, and a resurgence of jazz fusion powered by AI and immersive tools. Producers are merging ...

Mike WiLL Made-It released his latest studio album R3SET in March, nine years after his last record, Ransom 2. Today, the ...

A look at hip-hop’s transformative impact in honor of its 50th anniversary. Hip-hop was once narrowly thought of as a trend in music that would ultimately fizzle out. Now, at its 50th anniversary, hip ...

Before sitting down for an interview on a recent afternoon, BNYX insisted on a tour of his Hollywood studio to highlight all ...

Mixtape,” an interactive love letter to adolescence, is easy to recommend to almost anyone. It’s also a reminder of the ...

Why it matters: Hip-hop vocals are the centerpiece of the track and must remain intelligible and powerful against heavy bass and complex beats. Key techniques: Targeted EQ cuts, controlled compression ...

The next two months in Reno-Tahoe have a stacked lineup of rap and hip-hop concerts including both established legends and rap fusion innovators. The calendar includes visits from national stars like ...

Rumors are swirling that Love & Hip Hop Atlanta could be the final domino to fall as the once dominant reality TV franchise quietly fades away. Love & Hip Hop Atlanta may be reaching the end of its ...

"Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta" cast members Scrappy, Karlie Redd, Yandy Smith, Kirk Frost Rasheeda Frost, Spice and Joc (Courtesy of MTV) MTV’s “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” has set a February premiere date ...

We’re at the end of yet another year where commentators and fans speculated on the health of the rap world. In October, it was reported that, for the first time in 35 years, there were no rap songs in ...

“So, when did you fall in love with Hip Hop?” is a question that Sidney (Sanaa Lathan), a Hip Hop journalist, poses at the very beginning of the 2002 film, Brown Sugar. And, consequently, everyone ...

The long-awaited Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx is expected to open its doors in about a year. To help raise $50 million for construction and programming, the museum will host its second gala Wednesday ...