Billboard complies the best female rappers of all-time. Let the debate begin. Today’s rap landscape wouldn’t have been possible without the pioneering role of women MCs. In an era when the field was ...

The Neapolitan artist — who represents Italy in Billboard's Global No. 1s series — has attracted devoted fans by staying true to his roots. By Silvia Danielli The most listened-to artist in Italy in ...

Grammy-award winning hip hop artist Common, who has openly worried about the violence in Chicago, was in his hometown Friday to help celebrate the city's music scene when he was confronted with a ...

The landscape of hip-hop continues to evolve, challenging long-held stereotypes about rappers’ educational backgrounds. As the industry matures, an increasing number of artists are proving that ...

Have you ever had that one rapper you could’ve sworn would’ve been a star? Finding a good rapper early in their career can make you feel like a professional scout or like you’re predicting a stock ...

This photo provided by Kelvin Worthey Jr. shows Christian rapper Childlike CiCi performing on Oct. 12, 2025. (Credit: Kelvin Worthey Jr./Kashvision Multimedia & Broadcasting LLC via AP.) Listen A new ...

Artists like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, the Creator are pulling in huge audiences on the road, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again is preparing for his first-ever tour. By Ross Scarano Live music has been ...

“I deserve it all,” Kendrick Lamar rapped on “Man at the Garden” off of November’s GNX. “More money, more power, more freedom.” But that list of demands belies the fact that in 2024, he earned all ...

A new wave of artists is transcending traditional notions of Christian music, drawing young global audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats and R&B. Often boosted by social media, many of them got ...

Touring is one of the best ways rappers can directly connect with their dedicated fans. In 2026, several of the game's biggest artists as well as those on the rise are heading out on the road.

We’ve heard of rappers starting beef with other artists countless times. The root of the beef could be literally anything. But have you ever heard of them beefing with the people who listen to their ...