Hip-hop didn’t just go viral on TikTok. It rewrote how songs blow up. Short hooks, simple dances, and fan participation now ...

Sexual objectification of women is present in many male rap artists’ songs, but female artists are flipping that narrative with songs that uplift women and promote empowerment. (Frank Schwichtenberg / ...

“Yeeking,” for those unfamiliar, is an up-tempo dance style created in Atlanta. Most yeek routines contain a gamut of dance moves, including the “prep,” transformer” and “devastator.” But “yeek” is ...

Last month, she became the first Japanese woman and first DJ of Asian descent selected as the official DJ for the 2026 NBA ...

Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Byron Messia is a self-described “dance-soul” artist, a title that spawns from today’s dancehall reggae sound ...

The long-running debate over Hip-Hop and Rap continues to shape global music culture, yet many listeners still struggle to understand the true difference between the two. The world of music is often ...

Rap and hip-hop music originated in the early 1970s as a minimalist sound that was contradictory to the formulaic and heavily orchestrated music coming from dance clubs and house parties. Since its ...

Hip hop/rap is a culture that changed the world, a culture created and perfected by Black and brown Americans.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Few periods in music history have been as vibrant as the 2000s. During this uproar of musical excitement, a collection of ...

Nearly 20 years since the birth of hip-hop, the style was in full effect. These are three rap songs from 1991 you should add to your rotation.

Cardi B has become one of hip-hop’s most recognizable and influential figures, known for her sharp lyrical style, unapologetic personality, and chart-topping hits like Bodak Yellow and I Like It, ...