Controversial songs from the last 50 years. Not a year goes by without some music controversy, and 2025 was no exception.

Sylvia Rhone is the first Black woman to lead a major label, becoming Chairman & CEO of Elektra Records. Although Elektra wasn’t a hip-hop label, many successful rap acts fell under her tutelage. She ...

From chart‑topping anthems to commanding performances on screen, Queen Latifah’s 56 years trace a path of cultural impact, ...

Prince and The Revolution’s “Purple Rain” climbs to No. 2 on the Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles chart, narrowly missing the ...

J. Cole is one of the most respected and influential figures in modern hip-hop. Born Jermaine Lamarr Cole on January 28, 1985, at a U.S. Army base in Frankfurt, West Germany, he is an American rapper, ...

The year 2026 was marked by the passing of many personalities who left a lasting mark on our society. Artists, creators, ...

At their Valentine’s Day wedding, Mr. Banks read the verses of a song he wrote for his girlfriend of about six years, the artist Ashley Condina.

Mary J. Blige is one of the most influential figures in modern music, widely celebrated as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” and the “Queen of R&B.” Born Mary Jane Blige on January 11, 1971, in the Bronx, ...

Sweetland Amphitheatre's 2026 Kia Concert Series opens with ZZ Top, Lil Jon, Wilco and more in a genre-spanning lineup, with four additional shows still to be announced.

A British singer who found worldwide fame with her sassy, hip-hop-inflected take on retro soul, she became a tabloid fixture because of addiction problems.

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs. While hip-hop is often characterized by its bravado and aggression, the genre has also flourished ...

It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...