More than two weeks have passed since John Forté, a Grammy-nominated rapper who rose to fame in the 1990s, died. The ...

These days, the line between Hip Hop and pop is nearly invisible. In many cases, rap artists routinely drive the sound and the success of global pop culture. At the same time, pop stars have long ...

Pop ruled as the most common primary genre over hip-hop in the Hot 100's top 10 throughout 2025, according to Hit Songs Deconstructed's analysis.

They're all highly respected in the world of old-school rap. And they all hit the Top 40 just once in their careers.

The hip-hop commentator and rapper have been feuding for some time, but the drama reached new heights in January 2026 when DJ ...

Nothing about Biz Markie's unapologetically wacky, is-this-guy-for-real? 1989 hip-hop love song "Just A Friend" screamed POP HIT! The "vocalist," a Long Island, New York MC, deejay and beat boxing ...

Rap music made headlines for losing its Billboard chart dominance, but it's being celebrated more than ever at the 2026 ...

Cardi B has become one of hip-hop’s most recognizable and influential figures, known for her sharp lyrical style, unapologetic personality, and chart-topping hits like Bodak Yellow and I Like It, ...

One was a 13-year-old Canadian YouTube star with pop stardom in his future. Another was a teen heartthrob in U.K. band One Direction, touring the world with hit love songs like “That’s What Makes You ...