Death, though inevitable, is always a tough pill to swallow. This year, the rap world has been rocked by news of the passing of several notable hip-hop artists. "I just wanna say, Irv, I love you," Ja ...

Describing my 2017 appointment as a faculty member, the University of Virginia dubbed me the school's "first" hip-hop professor. Even if the job title and the historic nature of the appointment might ...

Here's a look at the latest trends in the chart's top 10, as analyzed by Hit Songs Deconstructed. By Gary Trust What were some of the most notable trends on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in the ...

Urban music is on the move again, and 2025 is shaping up to be a year of bold experimentation and fresh voices. As hip-hop and R&B continue to influence global culture, new trends are emerging from ...