The N.B.A. washout LiAngelo Ball debuted his track “Tweaker” on a livestream. It’s proving to be much more than a novelty.

There’s a reason Paul Wall is called “The People’s Champ.” Several, actually. Not only is the Houston rap icon a Southern ...

That brought Beyoncé's career total nominations to a whopping 99, making her the most nominated artist in Grammys history. Another amazing feat: “Cowboy Carter” tied Michael Jackson's “Thriller” for ...

Kendrick Lamar and Drake's feud has become one of the most storied rap beefs in history, but their relationship wasn't always so fraught with tension. Before Lamar made his major label debut with 2012 ...

It’s the best song ever produced by The Bomb Squad and the best Chuck D ever sounded on a track. Bottom line: Few groups in the history of music have changed the landscape of popular culture like ...

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

Morray releases new “Failure To Appear” single Morray is back, and he’s not just making a return—he’s making a statement.

Provocative, controversial and still making waves - 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP 🎶🎤 ...

Despite the big names involved, the ever-idiosyncratic Malick followed his own whims ... often cuts to wacky video clips, including an over-the-top rap song promoting a greasy chicken joint. But where ...

Enjoy this week's list, featuring new songs from Central Cee ("GPB" featuring 21 Savage ), Busta Rhymes ("National Treasure") ...

If you're snowed in, or just looking for some of the best new rap mixtapes, throw on these new projects from Wizz Havin, Dani Kiyoko, Lil Shine, and Lil 2 Dow.

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