A panel of The Athletic writers ranked 24 of the greatest NBA drops in lyrics that spanned almost five decades worth of hip-hop music.

The year 2025’s standout tracks reflected shifts in sound, storytelling, and digital influence. Kehlani, Clipse, and Doechii each brought unique perspectives that resonated across platforms. These ...

Hip-hop was created in 1973, and during that decade, it was a genre still in its early stages that was more DJ-centric with focuses on b-boy dances and live performances. However, by the time the ...

Hear where moments of Kraftwerk, Enya, Herb Alpert and more ended up in producers’ deft hands. By Lindsay Zoladz Today’s playlist is a celebration of a tried-and-true method of discovering new-to-you ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Hip-hop is a game of kings, and for over a decade, Drake sat at the throne. Whether people love him or hate him, the facts don’t lie—Drake has dominated the charts in ways no rapper ...

The year in hip-hop saw the reinvention of the diss track, with “Not Like Us” entering the musical canon as a bonafide hit. But the year wasn’t all rap beef; the rap world delivered a variety of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Blinding Lights” claims the shiny prize largely for its unprecedented longevity in the top 10: 59 weeks, the most of any song not ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When we talk about the DNA of hip-hop, three words always come up: James Brown. Breakbeats. From the moment DJs like Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash first looped those funk grooves ...

Rap in 2025 was all about experimentation. From the year’s first runaway hit, NBA player-turned-musician Gelo’s single “Tweaker,” to the maximalist ecclesiastics of Playboi Carti’s Music, or even in ...

Hip-hop Christmas songs create a form of holiday cheer like no other. From innovative lyrics to stellar production, these songs help us celebrate the season in the most unique ways. With numerous ...

These tracks remind us just how deep that mother-child bond runs With Mother’s Day just around the corner, BLACK ENTERPRISE is shining a spotlight on 10 hip-hop artists who poured their hearts out in ...