Drake and Kendrick Lamar have exchanged a flurry of diss tracks since last March, including "Not Like Us." We ranked all eight songs from worst to best.

Ahead of the release of his 15th solo album, Vaughaligan "Von Won" Walwyn talks music, politics, and Houston culture.

Melodic punk, melancholy rap, acoustic folk, even a few jazz standards. Our music critics weigh in on the recent releases ...

Oakland rap legend Too Short's older brother, Wayne Shaw, 61, was shot and killed Wednesday morning during an attempted robbery at a marijuana grow operation house in East Oakland.

If you’ve read a take on the upcoming 67th Grammy Awards, happening this weekend, it may have been something about what a great year it’s been “for women.” And while for me that has a whiff of ...

Ageism in hip-hop challenges older artists, with some embracing adulthood and overcoming stereotypes of a youth-only culture.

In the 7th grade after listening to Kanye West’s album, “The College Dropout,” Gainesville native Sean Momberger began ...

The evening was about storytelling and self-expression, uniting rhythm, poetry, dance, art and social commentary. It’s a platform for marginalized voices, a place for reflection and an arena for ...

Rihanna has made her first appearance at the Los Angeles trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, with whom she has two ...

Drake was raised in Toronto and worked as a child actor on "Degrassi." After pivoting to music, he became one of the most ...

A cornerstone of mid-2000s Atlanta rap has died. DJ Unk passed away over the weekend at the age of 43. The Atlanta rapper, producer and DJ helped launch snap music into the mainstream.

These rising rappers are reshaping hip-hop by blending diverse influences and pushing creative boundaries beyond traditional ...