From streaming to scamming, it has never been easier for a young person to buck the system and make money or gain attention quickly. Not particularly high on this list of ventures is making rap music, ...

During JPEGMAFIA‘s rambunctious set at this year’s Governor’s Ball, I watched as a young teenager stumbled out of the crowd, caked in sweat and mud. His glasses were fogged up, tilted at an angle ...

A$AP Rocky discussed the state of rap in 2025. Here's what he said about the music industry and why 'nobody' wants to be a ...

Selflessly making something cool or new or fun or better happen in the autumn of one’s artistry has been a challenge for many of De La’s golden-age peers. Rummage through the late-career work of ...

What happens when you mix some of the region’s most hungry emcees and producers with summer camp? The answer unfolds in “Welcome to Rap Campp,” a new documentary that captures a 24-hour marathon ...

Former President Obama picked Kendrick Lamar over Drake when asked in 2016 who would win in a rap battle. Since his presidency, rappers have had an elevated, if informal, platform in politics, making ...

In the arsenal of the culture wars, rap music remains somewhat radioactive -- and Barack Obama now finds himself exposed. Avowed Obama supporter Ludacris on Wednesday released a freewheeling song ...

To promote the video of his new single "Move That Dope," the rapper Future produced a fun little retro video game for everyone to play online. It's pretty fun! But let's not forget the many rappers ...