15 Hip-Hop, Caribbean & R&B Artists to Watch in 2026
This year’s list is dominated by artists who encompass versatility from the worlds of hip-hop, R&B, and Caribbean music. 2/23/2026…
Tag: HipHop
Gene Simmons Blasts the Hall of Fame for Honoring Hip-Hop
Longtime Rock and Roll Hall of Fame critic Gene Simmons — who was inducted as a member of Kiss back…
Gene Simmons on Rock Hall: Hip-Hop ‘Does Not Belong’
Gene Simmons has strong opinions on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and he’s not backing down from them…
Pop Rules Over Hip-Hop in Hot 100 Top 10 in 2025: Hit Songs Deconstructed
What were some of the most notable trends on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart during 2025? Hit Songs Deconstructed,…
Def Jam Recordings China Launches in Hip-Hop Capital Chengdu
Universal Music Greater China has established Def Jam Recordings China, marking the iconic hip-hop label’s entry into the Chinese market…
‘F The Streets’ Explained, 21 Savage, Hip-Hop and Street Culture
Last week, 21 Savage took to X and called for reconciliation between Young Thug and Gunna, two titans of Atlanta…
Slick Rick Talks New Album ‘Victory,’ Hip-Hop History, ICE Crackdowns
T he Manhattan hotel where Slick Rick is staying has exactly the kind of opulence you’d expect him to be…
The 25 Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2025
From Clipse to Metro Boomin and Cardi B, the year was full of memorable rap songs that expanded and experimented…
The 25 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2025
From comeback albums by established legends to more experimental offerings from the younger generation, 2025 was a marquee year for…
Jeezy Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Hip-Hop Orchestra
The Atlanta rap veteran is playing a Las Vegas residency with a 101-piece ensemble On just the second night of…