Mental health is no longer a taboo topic in Hip Hop. What was once hidden behind bravado, coded lyrics or complete silence is now being spoken aloud in interviews, documentaries, podcasts and press ...

The rapper/actor interviewed MCs like Immortal Technique, Raekwon and Chuck D about their lyrical styles and the cultural importance of hip-hop music for his new documentary 'Art of Rap.' Colorlines ...

When Dr. Todd Boyd began cognitively crafting “Rapper’s Deluxe: How Hip Hop Made the World” as a child growing up in 1970s Detroit before physically putting pen to paper in 2021, the 50th anniversary ...

Last year, we published our inaugural Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking. Joe Budden took the top spot. Fierce commentary ensued, from those both on and off the list. Life moved on. The hip-hop media ...

If you like Bun B, what other Houston rappers should you listen to? He's got a list. The artist who once again took over Black Heritage Day and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo sat down with with ...

For decades, Virginia lyricist Mad Skillz has been a ghostwriter for some of your favorite MCs. While he keeps his clients close to the vest, he has a lot to say about the taboo topic. The rapper ...

With no obvious consensus about where hip-hop is headed, here are 15-occasionally reckless-predictions for rap music in 2025.

AB the Producer, also known as AB the Pro or Aleem Bilal, talks about his musical background, his music and projects, how he got to where he is at in his career, and the producers who influence him.

When it comes to power and shaping the culture, the divide in hip-hop media has never been more chaotic. On one side, there’s the old guard: podcasters, radio DJs, and resident uncs who interview vets ...