This story is the second installment of a three-part series discussing major changes in popular music throughout the course of 2024. Today’s story focuses on the current state of rap music. This year ...

Jonathan "Dakari" St. Aimee wins Best Director and Best Narrative Short Award at the Vegas Movie Awards. ORLANDO, Fla. – Coming from a family of musicians and artists, MADD ILLZ found a love for music ...

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Hip-hop has experienced a surge in popularity in China, with TV shows introducing new stars to millions. "The Rap of China" TV show played a significant role in popularizing rap culture across the ...

Universal Music Group is requesting to dismiss Drake’s federal defamation lawsuit against the label over Kendrick Lamar’s blockbuster song “Not Like Us,” saying in a legal filing that the rapper’s ...

A$AP Rocky weighed in on Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s explosive 2024 rap battle, calling the feud between the two musicians “healthy” for hip-hop culture. “It ...