Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

Even if Denver is not widely known as a hip-hop destination, these artists are keeping the genre alive at a Mile High.

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Kendrick Lamar says he felt like the iconic Dragon Ball Z character Goku upon his first time hearing DJ Mustard’s production ...

The Atlanta native was best known for his contributions to the Southern Hip-Hop and snap music scenes during the mid-2000s.

A student studying Music Performance and Production at Bedford College has been announced as the winner of the Best Newcomer ...

DJ Unk, the Atlanta-based rapper best known for his infectious tracks “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has died at the age of 42.

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Drake is taking Universal Music Group (UMG) to court, accusing the label of defamation and harassment over Lamar’s blistering ...

Eminem shares his thoughts on the competition at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards in conversation with DJ Whoo Kid on the Sirius XM show Shade 45 on Dec. 24.