Rap music made headlines for losing its Billboard chart dominance, but it's being celebrated more than ever at the 2026 ...

Pop ruled as the most common primary genre over hip-hop in the Hot 100's top 10 throughout 2025, according to Hit Songs Deconstructed's analysis.

From protest anthems to love ballads, these Grammy-winning songs defined their eras. Discover the stories behind each win and what made them stand out on REVOLT.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Despite a late start — he didn’t reach Billboard’s charts until 2009 — Drake sprinted to the lead through a prolific schedule of ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Doechii, Roddy Ricch, and Smino. Actually, this week in hip-hop is actually going to be two weeks, due to the holiday that just ...

Perhaps more than any other style of music, hip-hop songs are best to dance to. In fact, when hip-hop was invented, there were five tenets to the art form, from lyricism to DJing to dancing. So, ...

TikTok has become a career-launching machine for hip-hop artists, reshaping how songs go viral and how fans discover new talent. Breaking into the music business before TikTok traditionally required ...

We’re still reeling from last week’s loss of funk legend Sly Stone, who suffered from a prolonged battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It’s hard to even capture in words how profound and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Cardi B’s “Outside” debuts at No. 2 on both Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip ...

Indian cinema has increasingly turned to underground hip-hop to capture authenticity, a personal voice and the pulse of the ...

Hip hop and gambling go way back – especially when rappers talk about money. Traditionally, these gambling references revolved around the glitz of physical casinos. But recently, things have changed.

Whether it’s Akon hyping up the high life, Ice Cube’s chill day of winning, or Ghostface breaking down poker moves, they add a layer to your gameplay. Ever rolled dice in a high-stakes game of craps?