UMG fired back at Drake's appeal, arguing his lawsuit would destroy Hip-Hop's creative foundation built on wordplay.

Jaÿ-Z doesn’t know if rap battles should be part of hip-hop anymore after seeing the fallout from the epic squabble between ...

The legendary battle rapper recently reacted to comments Jay-Z made during a GQ interview where he reflected on the current state of rap battles. He also commented on the surrounding elements too like ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Remember the first rap ...

Cardi B has become one of hip-hop’s most recognizable and influential figures, known for her sharp lyrical style, unapologetic personality, and chart-topping hits like Bodak Yellow and I Like It, ...

The long-running debate over Hip-Hop and Rap continues to shape global music culture, yet many listeners still struggle to understand the true difference between the two. The world of music is often ...

Invoking the iconic late '80s Los Angeles Rap outfit NWA, 6WA is produced by BigXthaPlug's 600 Entertainment record label and ...

While a lot of the ongoing celebrations of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop have focused on where hip-hop has been, it doesn’t make much sense to focus only on the past. No Hip-Hop 50 celebration ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hip Hop was born in the Bronx, and from that moment on, New York City has been at the heart of the culture. From the early ...

For decades, the official “Women in Hip-Hop” discussion focused on the scarcity of female MCs with record deals. As the story went, (straight) men didn’t want to hear women rap; at best, they wanted ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Remember the first rap song you heard? Some of your favorite rappers and DJs certainly do. While hip-hop celebrates 50 years of life, The Associated Press asked some of the genre’s ...