“Rap Sh!t” may not be the follow-up some expect from Issa Rae, but it makes perfect sense. In “Insecure,” Rae made her affinity for rap well-known with her character Issa’s popular mirror performances ...

It was the height of quarantine, and Issa Rae wanted — in Bay Area rapper Saweetie’s proverbial words — “Something fun, something for the summertime. Something for the girls to get ready and party to.

In a defining moment for hip-hop, Nicki Minaj has secured her position as 2024’s highest-selling female rapper, overtaking previous chart-leader Doja Cat. Chart Data confirmed Minaj’s achievement on ...

Female rappers dominating rap in 2026 is the reality, and the numbers prove it. The numbers came in and the boys are mad.

In episode one of Issa Rae’s new show, Rap Sh!t—out today on HBO Max—the main character, Shawna (Aida Osman), voices her frustrations with the music industry. For years, she’s been trying to make it ...

November is Hip Hop History Month, a time for us to reflect on the pivotal moments that have shaped the Hip Hop genre and culture at large. One of those pivotal moments that will probably stand out ...

Music management mogul Deb Antney is looking for the next queen of rap with a new reality competition series. ‘Deb’s House’ will feature eight up-and-coming female artists who move into a shared house ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These collaborations highlight how women in rap and R&B have consistently innovated across decades. The list includes both ...

Rapper Nicki Minaj’s first solo single, “Your Love,” was released in June 2010. Since then, the “Queen of Rap” has earned numerous accolades, including 12 Grammy nominations and having 23 Top 10 hits ...

Ahead of his first headlining show at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre, Shyne reflects on his self-titled debut album, the years after his career was cut short and what's next. 3 hours ago G first gained ...