Rap music had a strong year in 2025, and 2026 is coming with even more new music. Big stars are getting ready to drop new ...

As rap stops appearing in global charts, fans wonder if rap is on the decline in it's prominence in the current culture.

These rap icons transformed more than just a genre; they shifted the direction of modern music itself. Their innovation and impact continue to shape the sound of today’s biggest artists. Few genres ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: (L-R) SZA and Kendrick Lamar perform onstage during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Back in 2012, Complex published a list of “Things Rap Fans Think But Won’t Say.” That piece mixed banal opinions (“If you don’t ...

It’s here. After five years teasing a new project in the wake of “Whole Lotta Red,” Playboi Carti finally delivered his newest full-length project “Music,” albeit under heavy legal pressure due to ...

We should address the elephant in the room: hip-hop did not have a strong year on the charts. In fact, rap music had its worst showing in years. Back in October, it made headlines when—for the first ...

Hip-hop has experienced a surge in popularity in China, with TV shows introducing new stars to millions. "The Rap of China" TV show played a significant role in popularizing rap culture across the ...