Within the continuous additions to and retellings of music history, a genre such as hip-hop is usually caught within efforts to categorize and explain its origins, which happened largely outside of ...

Renowned for his lightning-fast lyrical delivery, Busta Rhymes recently opened up about the technique behind his rapid-fire verses, particularly in hits like “Look At Me Now” and “Break Ya Neck.” ...

The long-running debate over Hip-Hop and Rap continues to shape global music culture, yet many listeners still struggle to understand the true difference between the two. The world of music is often ...

These 22 OG female rappers laid the foundation for Hip Hop’s evolution, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. From Queen Latifah to Gangsta Boo, each artist brought a unique voice, style, ...

The history of Rap music in Nigeria is laced with a lineup of remarkable artistes. However, Rap music wasn’t always celebrated in Nigeria. In the era of the 80s when the genres of Highlife, Fuji and ...

DMX, was one of hip-hop’s most influential figures, known for his raw and aggressive rapping style. His career, marked by ...

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Los Angeles based collective Jurassic 5 deliver their freewheeling rapping style to Morning Becomes Eclectic. Los Angeles based collective Jurassic 5 deliver their freewheeling rapping style to ...

In a year that had no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40 for the first time since 1990, rap thrived in so many other ways. This list of the 25 best rap albums of 2025 includes grand ...

So much rap music comes out all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, as a way to help keep up with all of it, here’s a roundup of the 5 ...