Listen to these songs first: “KINO DER TOTEN,” “BROMANCE,” “SLAYER DISEASE” ...

Last month, we published our annual list of the best rappers in their 20s. One common critique is how we define “best” and “rappers.” Our list is meant as a temperature check on the game—spotlighting ...

Explore 13 standout female rap and R&B collaborations that shaped the genre, from Missy Elliott to SZA. Dive into the sound ...

Of most of the modern rappers championing a life outside of gang activity and crime, 21 Savage is certainly at the top of the ...

Jay-Z once famously rapped, “30 is the new 20.” On the Dr. Dre-produced “30 Something,” the line was partly Jay grappling with aging in a young man’s game and partly a rationale for being 36 and still ...

In August of 2025, hip-hop turned the still-very-young age of 52, but let some of its fans tell it the genre is still a young man’s game. However, upon looking at its current landscape, some of rap’s ...

If there were a Grammy Awards for fashion, the Met Gala would be it. Over the years, the annual event supporting the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute has, in many ways, become rap’s ...

So much rap music comes out all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, as a way to help keep up with all of it, here’s a roundup of the 5 ...

Amaarae hailed Sarkodie as Africa’s best rapper after her 2026 concert, while Sarkodie praised her global success and urged ...

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