This episode of Billboard Explains looks at how Kendrick Lamar conquered the Hot 100 and Billboard 200. Watch.

Nick Cannon’s new show "Bad vs. Wild" copies his long-running MTV series Wild ’N Out, a new lawsuit filed by Viacom says.

From Section.80 to No. 1, Kendrick Lamar has stormed to levels of commercial success and critical admiration in the last two ...

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Hit Songs Deconstructed's 2024 No. 1 Hit Focus report reveals the Hot 100 trends of last year. Get the details.

Former Def Jam president Lyor Cohen worked extensively with Irv Gotti, who co-founded Murder Inc. Recordings as an imprint under Def Jam with his brother Chris in 1998. Cohen released a statement ...

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"Definitely caught me off-guard for sure, it's crazy," GELO tells Billboard of his meteoric rise to rap stardom. "I'm here ...

(Yonhap) -- "APT.," the smash hit single from BLACKPINK singer Rose, held its No. 3 position on Billboard's Hot 100 for the ...

Now, though, we have our first No. 1 song from 2025: On the new Hot 100 chart dated February 8, Travis Scott’s “ 4X4 ,” which was released as a single on January 24, debuts at No. 1.

The rapper also reminded young artists watching to "respect the art form." ...

Doechii wins her first career Grammy for best rap album for her breakthrough mixtape 'Alligator Bites Never Heal.