It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM UTC Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs of the 21st Century recaps reflect performance on weekly charts dated Jan.

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Chief Keef, PHABO, Jill Scott, French Montana, LeoStayTrill and Moonchild.

August 2024 promises to be a hot season in the Hip-Hop arena. These days, we’re anticipating several longed-for releases from both culture’s veterans and newbies, including Big Sean and Eastside Tonk.

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Larry June, Latto, and Megan Thee Stallion. One of the biggest stories of the week was Drake dropping “100 GB” of material, ...

Lil Uzi Vert captures the crown on Billboard 's Hot Rap Songs chart for the first time in three years as "What You Saying" ...

2024 has been a fun ride for hip-hop, with the genre continuing to evolve while pushing the boundaries of what we typically expect. Fresh faces, bold sounds, and unapologetic attitudes were all over ...

Pardon the hiatus. After a week away, the show continues with a new edition of The Wrap Up: Hip-Hop Wired’s Top 10 Songs Of The Week. The beats and rhymes are worth a grimace and obnoxious head nod in ...

New Orleans is a city rich in history, culture and rhythm, and its influence on Hip Hop is undeniable. Known for its vibrant bounce music, brass band heritage and authenticity, the Big Easy has ...

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 ...