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 ...

Hip-hop’s heartbeat in 2025 belongs to the ladies. The male-dominated rap scene is no more as these fearless female voices ...

Rappers embody their cities in ways that go deeper than area codes and shoutouts. The neighborhoods that raised them – every corner store, basketball court and subway platform – become the foundation ...

In the hip-hop genre, it’s incredibly common for rappers to pursue business ventures. Just look at Jay-Z, who became the industry’s first billionaire thanks not only to his music but also to his ...

One of hip-hop heads' most beloved artists will alight upon The Blue Note this fall when Talib Kweli comes to town for a Nov. 7 date, the venue announced Thursday. "One of the most critically ...