One of the most influential voices of the seminal magazine The Source, he chronicled rap’s rise and its explosion into the ...

When you step to the stage for karaoke night, you need good songs. These are three rap songs that are perfect for karaoke ...

The artist reflects on how the chaotic eight years since his last release — including three kids and two trials — led to his ...

Motivated by alarming global statistics on domestic violence, Steven Al Baghdadi uses his music to speak out for women, ...

It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...

From Run-DMC’s Queens classic to De La Soul’s subversive storytelling, to “Trap Christmas”…rap has always celebrated the holidays on its own terms. Christmas in Hip-Hop has never been ...

Every month, The FADER's Vivian Medithi showcases all the standout rap songs from the past 30-ish days in one unranked list. Recently, Lil Uzi Vert inked a new deal with Roc Nation Distribution and ...

Hip-hop was created in 1973, and during that decade, it was a genre still in its early stages that was more DJ-centric with focuses on b-boy dances and live performances. However, by the time the ...

In 2017, hip-hop became the most consumed genre in the US, and it hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. Now that we're just over the halfway mark into the 2020s, hip-hop continues to dominate with ...

This year’s Best Rap Album race should come down to lyrical titans Kendrick Lamar and Clipse, even if the other three nominees are all worthy in their own right. According to Genius VP of Music and ...

The year 2025’s standout tracks reflected shifts in sound, storytelling, and digital influence. Kehlani, Clipse, and Doechii each brought unique perspectives that resonated across platforms. These ...

Oya Gilbert blends hip-hop and advocacy to raise awareness about myeloma, engage patients, and address broader health issues ...