ILoveMakonnen is not filtering himself and the rap industry is getting the full blame for who he became. In a recent conversation that has been making its rounds, Makonnen went […] The post ...

Rap Column is a column about rap music by Vivian Medithi and Nadine Smith for The FADER. It’s been two weeks since the news broke that Pitchfork, a bellwether of music for over two decades, would be ...

**For clarity, rap and hip-hop are used interchangeably throughout the article, as both represent the same space in music charts.** Additionally, in mid-September 2025, only four hip-hop songs were on ...

No matter the genre- lyrics hold power. Whether the words to your favorite song praise God or celebrate life and love, there’s no denying that many times one of the strongest influences can be a ...

Spotlights of the leaders and innovators driving rap’s evolution, with profiles and interviews that delve into their creative processes and influence on the industry. Expect a blend of passionate ...

In March 2019, Cologne & Cognac Entertainment of New Jersey filed a trademark application at the USPTO for recordings featuring music and artistic performances, music composition services, production ...

Yesterday, Billboard deputy editor and Stereogum buddy Andrew Unterberger published a piece with some confusing implications: On last week's Billboard Hot 100, there were no rap songs in the top 40.