The complexity of mother-child relationships provides fertile ground for artistic expression, with hip-hop artists often revealing their most authentic selves when addressing maternal bonds.

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 ...

It’s almost surprising that a hip-hop band from the perennially troubled, still-British province of Northern Ireland hasn’t emerged until now: It’s the right kind of place. Admittedly ...

As a 12-year-old aspiring rapper, MaceyOMaze heard Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs "I Got To Have It." A decade later, the MC has gone from admirer to collaborator on a new LP.

There’s no question that hip-hop loves Halle Berry. And the feeling is mutual for the “X-Men” entertainer. Taking to social media, Berry responded to a user who weighed in on her presence in ...

Hanumankind, an Indian hip-hop artist, has made a splash in the gaming world with his 'Big Dawgs' emote in Fortnite. This collaboration marks a significant moment for Indian artistry, showcasing ...

It was also the first to air hip-hop music videos on television. “Nobody ever said that except me when I said it on TV,” McDaniels says of the on-air shout-out. “People were like ...

Another 4/20 is upon us. Hip-hop culture and cannabis go hand in hand like rolling papers and sticky green. We have your kick covered from laid-back vibes to smoke session anthems. We get it.

Hip hop icons and longtime friends Fat Joe and Jadakiss have announced a surprise collaboration. Coined "Joe and Jada," the New York natives are launching a new commentary podcast about "new music ...

A pro-Israel group is criticizing Saturday’s Coachella music festival performance by Irish hip-hop act Kneecap, which used the platform to accuse Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.

Most people, especially music fans, probably already know them. From “Puff Daddy” to “P. Diddy” and even the obscure “Brother Love,” here's a look back at Combs' self-appointed names ...