Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Lizzen and Subjxct 5. With Coachella dominating the cultural conversation over the weekend, festival season is in full bloom.

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 ...

A special guest has yet to be announced as a part of the Legend Has It series. Fans of veteran rappers such as Nas, Raekwon, De La Soul, Ghostface Killah and the late Big L will have seven reasons ...

"Our intention was to show how much we loved the category of old school hip hop because it greatly influences our music," said Julie, Natty, Belle and Haneul Jack Irvin has over five years of ...

The hip-hop world is in shock following reports of the tragic death of Atlanta rapper Young Scooter on his 39th birthday. Known for his contributions to the trap music genre, Scooter, whose real ...

The chemistry of a great hip-hop duo is the magic that helps both artists do far more than they’d be able to accomplish as individuals. So on the special date, 2/22/2022, we’re looking back at ...

Montell Jordan: Definitely. Here I was, a West Coast guy from South Central L.A., singing about West Coast life but using a New York Hip-Hop beat. New Yorkers initially felt some type of way.

The nose wipe has gained popularity among athletes in recent years, largely influenced by modern hip-hop culture. Artists like Young Thug, Future, and YG have used the gesture in their music ...

Atlanta rapper Young Scooter passed away on his birthday, leaving fans and the rap world in shock. Scooter’s career took off in 2012 when he signed with Future’s Freebandz label. He was one of ...

Nashville's Lower Broadway is getting a bold infusion of West Coast hip-hop as rap legends Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg prepare to launch a new lounge on Second Avenue. On April 4, the "Still G.I.N ...

"The past couple of years, I've been doing a very deep exploration of who and what I truly am," Smith said in a teaser video. By Jessica Lynch Will Smith has officially returned to music with the ...