At various points in my previous articles, I have at least pointed to the fact that I, having been born in the 2000s, had to learn about hip-hop out of order, at least compared to those who had been ...

Did you know that David Bowie once had a moment in rap music? Unsurprisingly, the art rock legend had no issue with diving into new territory. “Shining Star (Makin’ My Love)” was released back in 1987 ...

What does good rapping sound like in 2025? It depends on who you ask. It’s no secret that hip-hop is more splintered than ever, with different pockets and intersections thriving in their own ...

We should address the elephant in the room: hip-hop did not have a strong year on the charts. In fact, rap music had its worst showing in years. Back in October, it made headlines when—for the first ...