As Beyoncé's "Lemonade" album celebrates its 10-year anniversary, here's a look at the album's chart-topping success and its ...

After years of preparation, it’s finally time for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. As spectators poured into the city on ...

April 23 is a monumental date in hip-hop and R&B music. This day has been the backdrop for crucial events and cultural ...

What is a perfect road trip without a perfect road trip playlist full of recognizable tunes? We found some amazing songs to ...

Afrika Bambaataa, the rapper and producer who helped create and bring hip-hop and electronic music to the world with songs such as "Planet Rock" and "Looking for the Perfect Beat," has died. He was 68 ...

His song "Planet Rock," released in 1982 with Soulsonic Force, was a seminal record in defining electro-funk, though his legacy was tarnished after several allegations of sexual abuse. By Carly Thomas ...

The Bronx native is credited as one of hip-hop's founding architects. By Michael Saponara Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa (born Lance Taylor) has died at age 68. According to TMZ, which first ...

With a music video directed by a pre-Hollywood Michael Bay, this bold single debuted at No. 78 and climbed to No. 4 on the Hot 100, earning three 1991 MTV VMA nominations including Video of the Year.

Listen to new must-hear songs from R&B/hip-hop artists like S!MONE and Joy Postell. It’s been a characteristically hectic week for the hip-hop world. Last Thursday (April 2), Pooh Shiesty previewed ...

NBA player and team drops have been a part of hip-hop lyrics for more than 50 years. Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; photos: Leon Bennett, Ezra Shaw, George De Sota, Emilee Chin / Getty ...

First off, let's face the terrifying truth: 2001 was twenty-five years ago. "Each listen feels like a novel experience: the Japanese-language intro commands the listener to get ready to dance just ...