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Now That He's Nailed Acting, Jharrel Jerome Wants to Be the "Next Voice in Hip-Hop"

Nov 3, 2023

Now That He's Nailed Acting, Jharrel Jerome Wants to Be the "Next Voice in Hip-Hop"

Jharrel Jerome isn't hiding behind self-doubt anymore.

Rap Duo Flyana Boss on Viral Success and Manifesting Another Missy Elliott Collab

Sep 13, 2023

Rap Duo Flyana Boss on Viral Success and Manifesting Another Missy Elliott Collab

Four years ago — before Flyana Boss were running across our TikTok FYPs with their viral hit "You Wish" and rapping about "sugar, spice, Kanekalon, and cinnamon" — the formidable duo were just two ordinary besties living in Los Angeles.

Southern Women in Hip-Hop Deserve More Attention — Which Is Why We Love "Rap Sh!t"

Aug 31, 2023

Southern Women in Hip-Hop Deserve More Attention — Which Is Why We Love "Rap Sh!t"

On the last night of Rolling Loud Miami, a coalition of hip-hop's latest and greatest female rappers paid homage to the Queen.

"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" Is an Enduring Love Letter to Hip-Hop and Black Women

Aug 25, 2023

"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" Is an Enduring Love Letter to Hip-Hop and Black Women

In the beginning, there was Ms. Lauryn Hill.

From Cardi B to Ice Cube, Check Out These Rappers Who Have Also Appeared in Movies and TV Shows

Aug 17, 2023

From Cardi B to Ice Cube, Check Out These Rappers Who Have Also Appeared in Movies and TV Shows

Is hip-hop a gateway to onscreen fame?

Maiya the Don Is Breaking Into Hip-Hop's Sisterhood: "Everybody Has Supported Me"

Aug 15, 2023

Maiya the Don Is Breaking Into Hip-Hop's Sisterhood: "Everybody Has Supported Me"

Fifty years ago, the sisterhood of hip-hop did not yet exist.

Tierra Whack Calls Lauryn Hill Her Biggest Rap Influence: "Nobody's Ever Replaced Her"

Aug 14, 2023

Tierra Whack Calls Lauryn Hill Her Biggest Rap Influence: "Nobody's Ever Replaced Her"

Tierra Whack's fate in hip-hop was set the moment she entered the world on Aug. 11, 1995 — the same day the culture was born 22 years prior.

25 Classic '90s Rap Songs That Highlight Hip-Hop's Golden Years

Aug 13, 2023

25 Classic '90s Rap Songs That Highlight Hip-Hop's Golden Years

The '90s were hip-hop's golden age.

How the "Not Tonight (Remix)" Became One of the Greatest Groupings of Women in Rap

Aug 12, 2023

How the "Not Tonight (Remix)" Became One of the Greatest Groupings of Women in Rap

Once upon a time, Lil' Kim gathered Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Angie Martinez to record a sequel to her "Hardcore" offering "Not Tonight."

MC Sha-Rock Keeps Reminding Hip-Hop Fans She Was "First" So History Isn't Forgotten

Aug 7, 2023

MC Sha-Rock Keeps Reminding Hip-Hop Fans She Was "First" So History Isn't Forgotten

There are a lot of firsts associated with MC Sha-Rock, hip-hop's "mother of the mic."

Lakeyah Gets Honest About Her Hopes For Hip-Hop's Future: "No Men, All Girls"

Aug 4, 2023

Lakeyah Gets Honest About Her Hopes For Hip-Hop's Future: "No Men, All Girls"

Milwaukee native Lakeyah burst onto the hip-hop scene in 2020 with her breakout hit, "Big Flexher," introducing the world to one of the newest rap girls out of the Midwest.

Fat Joe Recalls His Iconic Hip-Hop Legacy: "I Want Them to Know I'm One of the Greats"

Aug 4, 2023

Fat Joe Recalls His Iconic Hip-Hop Legacy: "I Want Them to Know I'm One of the Greats"

We can't talk about the greatest rappers to come out of the golden age of hip-hop without mentioning Fat Joe.