From Bronx to Bangladesh, hip-hop has evolved from a voice of resistance to a tool of American hegemony cloaked in cultural diplomacy. As beats echo worldwide, the question remains—where does ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like kwn and Saint Lamaar. With the NBA All-Star tournament, SNL 50 and a potentially pivotal new joint album from Drake and ...

Xzibit opens up about his return to music, working with Conor McGregor’s Greenback Records, and why authenticity in Hip-Hop still matters. Few artists embody Hip-Hop’s resilience quite like ...

Getty Images Personal issues aside, Margs says Drake also represents the changing face of the hip-hop scene "Drake is the face of the hip-hop scene as it is," says Margs, a London rapper who hosts ...

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 'soundcloud era' of dance music will forever hold a special place in our heart, as so much quality and timeless music was released during this memorable time period. One such gem - Whethan's flip ...

Hip-hop has existed for over 50 years, and since its inception, the genre has mastered the art of sampling to create some of the most iconic records in music history. Effectively using a sample ...