A decade into his career, Albany artist Jay Ayeves is using music and mentorship to grow local hip-hop.

Hidden behind Iowa corn and soybean fields is a hip-hop and arts festival that aims to show diversity in music, art and ...

Latto leads this week's most anticipated hip-hop releases, including singles from Future and Tyla, Chief Keef and Katy Perry, and more.

There was plenty good news in the world of Hip-Hop. In a world often filled with challenges, 2025 has shown us that hope, resilience, and positive change continue to shine through the Hip-Hop ...

The Queens-bred crew's third album was the first hip-hop LP to go platinum.

As we step into a new year, the phrase “new year, new me” always makes its rounds. People hit the gym. They change their diets. They adjust their habits. They set goals. Essentially, they prepare ...

The last time the Knicks won a title, hip-hop was born. Fifty-three years later, New York's rappers took a victory lap.

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

The summer of 2025 continues not to disappoint when it comes to hip-hop releases. This week, a diamond-selling artist from Atlanta drops his third album in three years, one of the game's premier ...

Receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is considered a prestigious honor in the entertainment industry. The accolade ...