This story is the second installment of a three-part series discussing major changes in popular music throughout the course of 2024. Today’s story focuses on the current state of rap music. This year ...

Here are 15 predictions for rap music in 2026. No, there won't be a breakout AI star in rap.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: (L-R) SZA and Kendrick Lamar perform onstage during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. ...

Where did all the new rap superstars go? It’s beginning to appear that the genre’s mainstream struggles are deeper than taking nine months last year to produce its first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 ...

Billboard‘s recent rule changes sparked a concerned discussion after they resulted in a two-week absence of rap music in the Hot 100 chart’s top 40 for the first time in almost three decades. “Is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia ...

"You speak Irish, but you don't understand the language." Let's go!! WildCard Distr. in the UK has revealed the official trailer for a killer, unforgettable, energetic new rap musical film from ...

Rap isn’t just entertainment. It’s applied writing. Every strong verse uses voice, structure, evidence, and emotional control ...

Hip-hop has experienced a surge in popularity in China, with TV shows introducing new stars to millions. "The Rap of China" TV show played a significant role in popularizing rap culture across the ...

The news may indicate a dip in rap’s dominance in mainstream music, but the music publication has also changed its top 100 rules. Rap has officially dipped out of the top 40 songs on the Billboard ...