Rap Blog is a weekly showcase of a standout rap song written by Vivian Medithi and Nadine Smith. Baile funk’s roots might be in Rio de Janeiro, but these days its most daring new frontiers are more ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Three 6 Mafia co-founder DJ Paul took to the stage three times for a historic Grammys sweep over the weekend. He co-wrote and co-produced two of the songs on Killer Mike’s latest ...

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 ...

North Texas rap legends like The D.O.C., Tum Tum and Big Tuck cemented the area’s hip-hop culture. Today their legacy lives on through the eccentric rap and hip-hop scene in North Texas filled with a ...

Last week, the iconic DJ Clue surprised fans with an unforgettable performance at Grand Marnier’s Grand Encounter experience at AT in NYC. The legendary DJ, known for his significant contributions to ...

DJ Akademiks has divided his followers by arguing Drake‘s “Family Matters” was the best diss track exchanged between Drizzy and Kendrick Lamar. As K-Dot and the 6 God’s legendary rap battle reaches ...

On June 27, the legendary DJ Polo died at 63. The Queens DJ is remembered for the seminal work he did with the revered MC Kool G Rap starting in the mid-1980s. As Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, they released ...

Rap fans in Kingston are raving about 'I Love Hip Hop', a weekly event that celebrates the depth, beauty, and diversity of hip hop culture. It is held every Thursday at the Jangas Soundbar in New ...