Prominent Oakland rapper Saafir has died at 54 years old. His death was confirmed via social media by his friend and former ...

Known for his raspy voice and his unique blend of rap and jazz, the artist had been fighting an illness for years.

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In a groundbreaking move that signals a new era in his career, J. Cole has launched Inevitable, a deeply personal podcast ...

Exploring ageism in hip-hop culture, this article delves into the challenges faced by aging rappers and the perception of hip-hop as a youthful genre.

As fans swarmed the festival to see the likes of Mustard, Erykah Badu and Playboi Carti, the mindset of letting it all hang ...

That’s why both artists, DannyLux and Tornillo, make this edition of Red Bull SoundClash so special. In a year where regional ...

Hip-hop artist The Game has intensified his criticism of Dr. Dre, highlighting growing tensions between the two rap ...

Riding on the highs of his debut album and new mixtape, the rising rap star’s sound is emblematic of a new age for Filipino hip-hop. Here, he talks to Esquire Philippines about Quezon City, the ...

During a Decemeber2023 exclusive interview with HotNewHipHop, the rapper introduced himself in a few words, saying: I am a ...

As an immigrant’s son, I’d grown up feeling alone and out of place, but the "Hamilton" soundtrack spoke to me.

Mass Appeal Records is expanding. The global hip hop label co-founded by Grammy Award-winning artist Nas, has launched in ...