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From protest anthems to love ballads, these Grammy-winning songs defined their eras. Discover the stories behind each win and what made them stand out on REVOLT.
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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This list ranks 19 of the most influential rappers in Hip Hop history based on skill, impact, and legacy. Each artist’s profile ...
Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Post Malone returns to Billboard’s hip-hop tallies as DJ Khaled’s ...
In 1983, Frankie Crocker (left) met with Michael Jackson at the Black Radio Exclusive Convention in Los Angeles. Jeffrey Mayer When legendary WBLS DJ Frankie Crocker broke McFadden & Whitehead’s ...
An elegiac retelling of rap’s origins, Hip-Hop Is History also ends with a sense of hope. Buffy (Darren Robinson) of the Fat Boys in Chicago, 1985. This Juneteenth featured, among other festivities, a ...
The "Swamp Princess" is now a Grammy-certified royal. Breakout hip-hop star Doechii took home the prize for best rap album at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. The Tampa, Florida, emcee became ...
“These artists weren’t just entertainers—they were educators, cultural critics, and community historians.” — Dr. Reiland Rabaka In Part 2 of our Hip Hop Studies series, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores the ...
The release of 50 Cent’s controversial Netflix documentary “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” has done more than just shine a light on one now-disgraced mogul; it has forced fans to confront the enduring ...
Legends of rap and hip-hop, as well as some up-and-coming artists, are heading to Reno-Tahoe stages to kick off 2026 — including Talib Kweli, Mickey Avalon and a ...