Boston represents and Billy Joel is back this week in CT arts
The Courant’s arts picks for Feb. 16-22 include Boston-based hip-hop and blues acts, a benefit for trans rights, The Lox ...
Oakland record label Kingmakers Music uplifts the Black community with socially-conscious rap
Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create ...
The Top 50 R&B Love Songs of All Time
Watched of All Time In celebration of Valentine's Day and Black History Month, Billboard looks back at the genre's rich ...
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How Dr. Joycelyn Wilson turned rap into research
From reciting rap lyrics to revolutionizing hip-hop studies Dr Joycelyn Wilson proves hip-hop’s power in academia and digital media.
‘Billboard Unfiltered’: Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance ‘Was a Real Rap Show’
Billboard Unfiltered' is back with an episode breaking down Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show and more. Watch it now.
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Sexyy Red gets real on fame, loyalty and hate
In the ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop, Janae Nierah Wherry, known professionally as Sexyy Red, has emerged as more than ...
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The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
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 ...