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.

Lil Uzi Vert's "What You Saying" becomes their third Hot Rap Songs No. 1 and first since "Just Wanna Rock" in 2022, and hits the Hot 100's top 15.

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.

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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, and Wale. First things first: Jack Harlow and Doja Cat make a cute couple in the video for Jack’s new ...

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 ...