Love has been a singular driving force in popular music for centuries, resulting in everything from R&B torch songs to power ballads. But what about in rap? While hip-hop has often had a ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

The Grammys finally unveiled the Best Rap Song category for the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004. The first honor went to Eminem for his diamond-selling track "Lose Yourself," marking his ninth Grammy ...

By Katie Atkinson Executive Digital Director, West Coast If you need someone to put the perfect words into song, just call Adam Sandler. The movie star, who got his start as a Saturday Night Live ...

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10 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The rapper dazzled with razor-sharp choreography and a lightning-fast quick change onstage. After the performance, Doechii said backstage that her ...

Here are three takeaways from Hit Songs Deconstructed’s latest in-depth research. Hip-hop/rap reigned as the most common primary genre in the Hot 100’s top 10 throughout 2024, contributing to ...

Mala Rodríguez’s 2000 debut album, Lujo Ibérico, was a milestone for Spanish-language hip-hop. The songs were instantly embraced by female artists – and fans – in Spain. “I love the idea ...

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, professionally known as Eminem, emerged from the tough streets of Detroit to become one of hip-hop’s most influential figures since his debut in the late 1990s.

Adam Sandler’s performance at Sunday night ... who spent five years on “Saturday Night Live” from 1991 to 1995, began. His song highlighted many behind-the-scenes jokes, including calling ...

Kendrick Lamar, widely regarded as one of America’s most innovative and influential rap artists, has made history once again with his groundbreaking diss track "Not Like Us." This controversial ...