This has not occurred since 1990, when Cold Chillin’ Re cords artist Biz Markie reached No. 29 in February 1990 with “Just a Friend.” That placement marked the beginning of a successful streak of a ...

Hip-hop and rap have been driving culture in the U.S. for almost four decades now, especially in America. So why are these ...

The current US Top 30 has no songs that could be officially described as rap or hip-hop – for the first time since 1990. That ...

For the first time in more than three decades, not a single rap song ranks among the 40 most popular tracks in America.

Since Drake’s debut, dozens of rapper like Doja Cat, Lil Yachty, and Young Thug have blurred the lines of pop music and rap ...

“Rap City,” especially when Big Tigger was the host, was a show that seemed to come to us from inside the culture. It was the culture. I mean, the show was shot on a set that made it look like they ...

Asking someone to name their favorite rap album is like asking what their favorite mood is. Some albums are angry. Others are sweet. There’s rap for all reasons and all seasons. Nevertheless, hip hop ...

BOSTON - After decades of beats, icons, and style, hip-hop music and culture celebrates its 50th anniversary. From the streets of New York to the coastline of California, the music genre has an ...

But one rapper who has long feuded with a fellow 2000s music star says he thinks they’re bad for the culture — and for ...

For the first time, Billboard's Hot 100 Top 40 doesn't feature a single rap song. Is this due to changing listener preferences or recent rule changes?