On this day 45 years ago, “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang became Hip-Hop’s first-ever Top 40 hit, marking a transformative moment in music history. Released in August 1979 by the Englewood, ...

Remembering 18 influential Hip-hop artists who passed away in 2024, including Rich Homie Quan, DJ Mister Cee, and Rico Wade, ...

Miami’s Hip Hop scene is a vibrant mix of boldness, diversity, and cultural pride. Through their music, these artists have ...

Known for its sun-soaked beaches, monumental parties and cultural melting pot, Miami has a unique sound that has influenced ...

President Jimmy Carter honored and recognized Black musicians by creating Black Music Month in June -- also known as African ...

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to hand out our own 2024 Hip-Hop Wired Awards, highlighting the artists who made the ...

Overall, Hip-Hop has had its ups and downs with artists rising and falling, but we’re definitely entering another strong era ...

The Toronto icon made history again, earning the title of Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards for the eighth time. Eighth. This remarkable achievement places the Toronto ...

The year in hip-hop saw the reinvention of the diss track, with “Not Like Us” entering the musical canon as a bonafide hit. But the year wasn’t all rap beef; the rap world delivered a ...

The year in hip-hop was defined by an epic battle between two of the genre’s biggest stars, Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Kendrick’s decisive victory over Drizzy culminated in one of the year’s ...

As the year ends we have to reflect on one of the biggest years in hip-hop in recent memory led by Kendrick and Drake.

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 ...