Mental health is no longer a taboo topic in Hip Hop. What was once hidden behind bravado, coded lyrics or complete silence is now being spoken aloud in interviews, documentaries, podcasts and press ...

Cent opens up about hip-hop culture, the Diddy controversy, and his unexpected Taylor Swift shout-out in a rare Esquire interview.

When Dr. Todd Boyd began cognitively crafting “Rapper’s Deluxe: How Hip Hop Made the World” as a child growing up in 1970s Detroit before physically putting pen to paper in 2021, the 50th anniversary ...

Last year, we published our inaugural Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking. Joe Budden took the top spot. Fierce commentary ensued, from those both on and off the list. Life moved on. The hip-hop media ...

If you like Bun B, what other Houston rappers should you listen to? He's got a list. The artist who once again took over Black Heritage Day and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo sat down with with ...

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Laura Coates: I grew up with hip-hop. Interestingly enough, I don’t think you can be ...

For decades, Virginia lyricist Mad Skillz has been a ghostwriter for some of your favorite MCs. While he keeps his clients close to the vest, he has a lot to say about the taboo topic. The rapper ...

Brandon Buckingham fights for life in ICU with multiple organ failure after controversial Hip-Hop interview career sparked industry feuds. Brandon Buckingham revealed some terrible news as he fights a ...

AB the Producer, also known as AB the Pro or Aleem Bilal, talks about his musical background, his music and projects, how he got to where he is at in his career, and the producers who influence him.

Rap music stands as a vibrant tapestry woven into the very fabric of the Black community, serving not just as an art form but as a resonant voice echoing its culture, struggles, and resilience. Yet, ...

Viewers waiting for the live stream of Marco Rubio's 2016 presidential campaign announcement were treated to an eclectic playlist (at least for a junior Republican senator) of hip-hop, rap, and ...

When it comes to power and shaping the culture, the divide in hip-hop media has never been more chaotic. On one side, there’s the old guard: podcasters, radio DJs, and resident uncs who interview vets ...