In a year that had no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40 for the first time since 1990, rap thrived in so many other ways. This list of the 25 best rap albums of 2025 includes grand ...

Recently, in casual conversations, I’ve been asked for my opinion about the October report that “No Rap Songs Are in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40 for the First Time Since 1990” more so than my ...

Every year, we’re told that hip-hop is in crisis. But if you ask us, it feels like there’s too much heat to keep up with. What’s lost on the chart-watchers lamenting rap’s mainstream lull is that the ...

Juvenile’s recent run of viral “car raps” — including a four-million-view clip — has sparked a fresh wave of attention as the New Orleans legend readies new music. The New Orleans rap icon, known for ...

Every month, The FADER's Vivian Medithi showcases all the standout rap songs from the past 30-ish days in one unranked list. Over the sort of subtle ShunGu beat that makes you sit up and listen a ...

The Recording Academy has officially announced the nominees for Best Rap Album at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards, delivering one of the most competitive lineups in recent memory. This year features multiple ...

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.

It feels like the Billboard charts could use a good rap beef right about now. That’s because, according to the publication, for the first time since 1990, there is no hip hop in the Top 40 of the ...

EXCLUSIVE: The org held its third Hip Hop Grandmaster Awards on Saturday night (October 18) at the Bellagio’s Tower Ballroom in Las Vegas. The Paid in Full Foundation held its third Hip Hop ...

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 ...

The Repayment Assistance Plan will replace existing income-driven repayment plans starting in 2026. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

When Congress passed the "big beautiful bill" earlier this month, it created a new student loan repayment plan. Here's what to know about the option. When Congress passed the "big beautiful bill" ...