Browsing: Culture

November 7 marks an important date in hip-hop history—albums and moves that didn’t just drop, they shifted culture. These throws-back show how past innovation sets today’s…

As hip-hop continues to influence culture and commerce, legal issues are more front-and-center than ever. Court cases involving lyric liability, rights disputes, and digital monetisation are…

As the rap game continues to shift, new voices are rising fast—thanks in part to viral platforms and independent routes. Lists from outlets like Billboard and…

Today’s top rappers often trade political commentary for personal storytelling, hedonism, and mental-health reflection. From Tupac’s activism to Kendrick’s introspection, the evolution of subject matter shows…

Hip-hop’s dominance on the charts has hit a rare pause. For the first time since the late ’80s, no rap songs appeared in the Billboard Top…

The massive Hip-Hop al Sur Festival, South America’s largest rap event, announced it will host its first-ever U.S. edition in Miami next summer. Organizers confirmed an…

A California judge has denied Tory Lanez’s request to avoid deposition in Megan Thee Stallion’s civil suit over the 2020 shooting incident, meaning the rapper must…

Delhi-based artist AFKAP has released Parat 2: Body, the second chapter of his conceptual trilogy following Parat 1: Soul. The project explores the relationship between temptation,…

The official lineup for the 2026 Desert Wave Festival dropped this morning, featuring only six hip-hop artists among 60 acts. Fans and journalists flooded social media,…

In a recent interview, Nas looked back on his 2006 statement that “Hip Hop Is Dead,” saying the genre was “lost for a minute” but credits…