Explore 13 iconic female rap and R&B collaborations that topped charts and shaped culture. From Brandy to Beyoncé, these ...

Doechii’s “Nissan Altima” emerged as one of 2025’s most discussed breakout rap tracks. Featuring stinging lyricism, dramatic cries and jolting beat changes, the track showcased her range and ...

The best songs of 2025 delivered viral moments, genre shifts, and cultural heat. See which Hip Hop and R&B tracks defined ...

It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...

Was February unseasonably warm where you live too? I think that's why the past month felt especially turnt up — not only are the days longer, but it's 66 and sunny out. I didn't take a week off work, ...

The most memorable moment in rap of 2024 isn’t an album, it’s the multi-song rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake that culminated in the release of the year’s most world-conquering rap song, ...

Tyler, The Creator continues to defy expectations with Don’t Tap the Glass, one of the most intriguing rap albums of 2025.

Doechii and SZA have teamed up for a new single, ‘girl, get up.,’ which features a sample of the iconic track ‘What Happened ...

NPR Music critics reflect on the lyrics that captured the year's mood, sparked emotions and stayed with them long after the music stopped.

When a song or album drops, you’ll hear about chart rankings and first-week sales in the following weeks, but how songs perform over time is the true testament to their success. The bragging rights of ...

From 1982 to 2020, here are 15 memorable records and lyrics rooted in protest. Decades before "Black Lives Matter" became a global hashtag touted by celebrities and leading politicians, hip-hop ...

The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards are in and some of your favorite rappers are in line to compete for a golden gramophone during the ceremony next year. The 2025 Grammy Awards will take place ...