Hip Hop and R&B songs rarely win Song of the Year, making each victory a major moment for songwriting recognition. These Grammy wins reflect how songwriting in these genres has shaped conversations ...

When hip-hop was in its infancy decades ago, many people thought the genre would be a fad that wouldn't last longer than a few years. But over time, not only has hip-hop continued to grow, it's become ...

Here's a look at the trends in the Hot 100's top 10 for last year, as analyzed by Hit Songs Deconstructed. By Gary Trust What were some of the most notable trends on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart ...

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 ...

Many iconic '90s and '00s programs opted for catchy rap theme songs, from "Living Single," to "The Boondocks." Old-time fans of TV shows know that Hip Hop theme songs have left an indelible mark on ...

Hip-hop has rarely ever shied away from controversy. The culture was built upon overcoming stereotypes and prejudice, eventually influencing the world around us. From Run-D.M.C. making people buy ...

Hip-hop is a powerful genre. It can be used to energize crowds, convey honest human experience, or, in some cases, make you sad. Sure, it’s not quite as often that hip-hop reduces you to tears. But ...

Among other triumphs, "Luther" gives Lamar a record-breaking fifth No. 1 in a calendar year. By Trevor Anderson A week after Kendrick Lamar joined a select club of artists upon replacing himself at No ...

The world has come to stand and acknowledge the 50-year mark of the assassination of a man who is defined as being the most influential civil rights leader in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King ...

Cardi B’s “Errtime” rises to No. 1 on Billboard's Rap Airplay chart, immediately becoming the rapper's milestone tenth leader. She ties Ye's career record this week. WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER ...

Kanye West’s “Stronger” still packs a punch among the greatest songs ever.

Hip-hop is a multi-billion-dollar industry and the world’s most popular music genre. Originating in the South Bronx in the 1970s by African American and Latino communities in response to industrial ...