Hip Hop has seen its share of landmark albums, but few have carried the emotional weight and cultural significance of Puff Daddy & The Family’s No Way Out. Released 29 years ago today, the Bad Boy ...

Bronx before it became a global movement — including some perspective from rap critic and native New Yorker Alphonse Pierre on why it's still best when close to home. Hip-hop’s origin story is ...

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Multigenerational fans donned black garb and supervillain masks as the 49-year-old rapper staged a hit parade on top of a ...

The Chicago emcee has never been shy about his opinions, but it can’t be denied that he’s built a stellar catalog over his 20+ year career.

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George W. Bush was in the White House. The 100 millionth account signed up for MySpace, and the billionth song was downloaded ...

Will less music be more at the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture? Last year, the Essence concerts at the Caesars Superdome ...

Anticipation is running high for the 32nd edition of Ottawa Bluesfest, which runs over two extended weekends between July 9 ...

Pretty Ricky is one of the best boy bands of the new millennium. Originally composed of brothers Spectacular and Diamond ...

Georgia songs that have helped define American music, including "Georgia On My Mind" and "Losing My Religion." ...

Heat, and love, are two of the most popular song subjects. And on our 'heatwave' playlist, the two often go together ...