South African hip hop icon Grandmaster Ready D was celebrated at the 2025 Urban Music Awards, receiving the prestigious Icon ...

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In a proud moment for the school’s history, the elite dance team has brought home its second consecutive title in Medium ...

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Unexpected joy emerges. The narrative shifted dramatically in April when footage emerged of Bieber at hip-hop artist Sexyy Red’s birthday celebration. The video captured a transformed Bieber ...

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 ...

As we drift into 4/20 weekend, plenty of rappers are providing hip-hop fans with tunes to get lifted to. This week, a Mount Rushmore weed rapper drops a highly anticipated sequel to a classic ...

The sports drink giant featured K-Dot in a new commercial for its latest ad campaign. By Mackenzie Cummings-Grady Kendrick Lamar has become the first musician to ever be featured in a Gatorade ...

On this day in 2021, the hip hop community lost one of its most distinctive voices when Bad Boy rapper Black Rob passed away at the age of 51. Known for his gritty delivery and unforgettable ad ...