Has rap's reign ended? The roiling debate ahead of the Grammys

Rap music made headlines for losing its Billboard chart dominance, but it's being celebrated more than ever at the 2026 ...
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11 Most Popular Rap & Hip-Hop Artists According to Baby Boomers: Ranked

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, ...
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19 rap and R&B artists who’ve been nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Award, Pt. 1

Hip Hop and R&B artists have had a long, complex history with the Grammy Award for Best New Artist category. The list showcases genre-defining talent, from breakthrough stars to overlooked icons ...
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The rise of the influencer as rap artist

Will Smith has done just about every kind of press junket and media appearance imaginable, but last month he made one of the odder stops in his career. As part of the push for Based on a True Story, ...

Building a Hip-Hop Brand Through Custom Merchandise and Fan Culture

Hip-hop has always been bigger than sound alone. From fashion and visuals to physical merchandise, artists build brands fans can recognize, wear, and belong to.

Hip-Hop Fashion: A Look Back At What Artists Wore In Winter 2016

Fashion has always been a core pillar of Hip-Hop culture, shaping how artists present themselves and how their music is ...

Grammys 2026 live updates: Bad Bunny speaks out against ICE; Kendrick Lamar breaks hip-hop record

Follow the latest Grammy news as Trevor Noah hosts. Get live updates as Bad Bunny, Doechii, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, ...

British singer Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist Grammy

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean -- who topped charts at home and abroad with her monster hit "Man I Need" -- on Sunday ...