Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt wins Thobela FM's Song of the Year for 'Rato Laka' while facing serious legal challenges.

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Doechii releases “girl, get up.” featuring SZA, closing her Swamp Sessions era with a raw and reflective statement track.

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Rap in 2025 was all about experimentation. From the year’s first runaway hit, NBA player-turned-musician Gelo’s single “Tweaker,” to the maximalist ecclesiastics of Playboi Carti’s Music, or even in ...

Seattle-born rapper/songwriter Yonny has just shared his new music, a twelve song special deluxe version of his acclaimed EP Everywhere But Always. The new edition features three additional songs with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Post Malone returns to Billboard’s hip-hop tallies as DJ Khaled’s ...