Rap in 2025 was all about experimentation. From the year’s first runaway hit, NBA player-turned-musician Gelo’s single “Tweaker,” to the maximalist ecclesiastics of Playboi Carti’s Music, or even in ...

Here's a look at the trends in the Hot 100's top 10 for all of 2025, as analyzed by Hit Songs Deconstructed. By Gary Trust What were some of the most notable trends on the Billboard Hot 100 songs ...

From old-school stars to young upstarts, the birthplace of hip-hop is basking in the big moment. By Jonathan Abrams From his courtside seat at Knicks games, the rapper Fat Joe and the rest of the ...