New books collecting objects central to rap’s physical history demonstrate the importance of celebrating these relics before they vanish. Credit... Supported by By Jon Caramanica For the last year, ...

In the Hip Hop universe, mixtapes have often been the unsung heroes that serve as the foundation for raw talents to blossom into legends. From the gritty streets to the digital realm of sites like ...

Joe, Joell, Royce and Crooked do what they do best on their first collective Gangsta Grillz; tear instrumentals to pieces. 23. 50 Cent and DJ Drama – The Lost Tape For the first time ever, mixtape ...

How to encompass half a century of hip-hop? You start by acknowledging you can’t. Too many stars, too many songs, too many places, too many scandals: Hip-hop is an entire universe — a musical genre, ...

The best new hip-hop this week includes albums, videos, and songs from Future, Metro Boomin, Larry June, and more. Perhaps because of all the ongoing chaos, it’s kind of a light week for new releases.

IDEA GENERATION is back for Season 4 with the most important voice in hip-hop media: Joe Budden. From his career as a rapper, ...

Over a decade after Fish Scales rapped, "Man, it's a new day, listen to the kids," on Nappy Roots' 2010 song "Be Alright," the advice still rings true. While the 50th anniversary of hip-hop this month ...