To celebrate the golden anniversary of hip-hop, we rounded up 35 essential hits. These songs were hugely significant for the genre's growth and made an impact on the music industry. Our picks are ...

People­ enjoy hip hop for many reasons, and one unde­niable aspect is the appe­al of their music videos. A well-e­xecuted video can e­levate a simple song to a visually captivating experience, ...

The Fugees reimagined Bob Dylan’s "The Times They Are A-Changin’" for "Ready or Not." Explore the story behind this 30-year ...

Michael Jackson's "Beat It" debuts on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart, following "Billie Jean" by just one ...

For the first time since 1990, the Top 40 of Billboard's Hot 100 chart is completely devoid of any hip-hop and/or rap songs. "No rap songs appear in the top 40 on the Hot 100 for the first time since ...

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, founder and drummer of The Roots, has written a new book. "Hip-Hop Is History" is a very personal take on the influence of rap and how it's changed, for better or worse.

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 ...

For the first time since 1990, the Top 40 of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart is completely devoid of any hip-hop and/or rap songs. “No rap songs appear in the top 40 on the Hot 100 for the first time since ...