Four Black artists will perform at Trump’s inauguration, igniting a cultural firestorm about art, politics, and the cost of ...

The choose-what-you-pay show at Lincoln Center also featured Talib Kweli, a tribute to Trugoy the Dove, and more.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA release eight innovative tracks, blending creativity and authenticity in their collaborative journey.

Rappers have also shown love to Aaliyah by sampling her songs. Jay-Z used her track “Rock the Boat” in his song “Blueprint 2, ...

Gangstagrass, known for its genre-defying blend of bluegrass and hip hop, first gained widespread attention with its ...

Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem, aka the Real Slim Shady, is undoubtedly one of the most influential rappers of all time. While ...

This week in Philly music, hometown hero Kurt Vile plays two solo shows at Johnny Brenda’s, pianist Robert Glasper settles in ...

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Otis Kane’s lovestruck new single to BabyDrill’s shot-firing banger. Be ...

Ringo Starr maintains his perpetual optimism in “Look Up,” the title track of his new, Nashville-centered album. Written by T ...

While January is typically a slow month for music releases, there are still some rappers trying to make their mark on the new ...

Also: Ronald K. Brown’s “Grace” and its sequel; the Broadway comedy “All In,” reviewed; the Philadelphia Orchestra’s study of ...

This includes “Not Like Us” nominated for Best Rap Song, Best Music Video ... In 2015, he infused hip hop with jazz, funk and soul for “To Pimp a Butterfly”, which became one of the ...