“The smooth criminal on beat breaks / Never put me in your box if your shit eats tapes,” rapped Nas on his 1994 classic “N.Y. State of Mind.” Like other underground genres that hit their stride in the ...

Everyone’s favorite block-slashing rhythm game Beat Saber (2018) just got its first-ever hip hop mixtape, featuring some of the biggest hits in hip hop from the early ’90s until today. The Hip Hop ...

January 2025 kicked off with a major ice storm across the U.S. and Canada dumping more than a foot of snow across multiple states and provinces. And the frost isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, with ...

New books collecting objects central to rap’s physical history demonstrate the importance of celebrating these relics before they vanish. Credit... Supported by By Jon Caramanica For the last year, ...

It only took ten years, but Travis Scott’s beloved mixtape Days Before Rodeo was finally added to streaming services today. The project arrived just a year before his official debut album Rodeo, and ...

Every time I do one of these lists, I mention that rap feels more splintered than ever, but, right now, it really does. One thing I miss is casually sitting around with friends, breaking down why a ...

Lizzo returns to her rap roots with “My Face Hurts From Smiling” a new mixtape that features SZA and Doja Cat. She’s ready to reintroduce herself. My Face Hurts From Smiling is fun, fearless and full ...

After years of winning America over with her dazzling pop sensibilities and musical flair, Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo is switching lanes — at least for the summer. On Friday (June 27), Lizzo ...

Doechii’s breakout year reached a new height on Sunday evening at the 2025 Grammys. The Tampa native and Top Dawg Entertainment artist stunned fans and critics alike when she took home her first-ever ...

Former Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champion wide receiver Kadarius Toney releases new rap album | @EdEastonJr ...