The saddest rap songs, Pt. 2: 16 more songs that’ll have you deep in your feelings

Explore 16 heartbreaking rap songs that confront grief, trauma, and survival. From Eminem to Rod Wave, these tracks reveal ...

Rap music legend’s post has fans worried about his well-being: ‘Going to die alone’

Xzibit, 51, whose real name is Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, has yet to respond to the comments or update his X account since the ...
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” wins hip-hop song of the year at iHeartRadio Music Awards

Kendrick Lamar and SZA won Hip-Hop Song of the Year for “Luther” at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, underscoring the track ...
Forbes

U2’s Frontman Scores His First Rap Hit Alongside A Hip-Hop Legend

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Lil Wayne’s “The Days” featuring Bono debuts at No. 21 on the Hot ...
The Grio

Rap falls off the Billboard Top 40 for the first time in 35 years — here’s what’s behind the drop

Rap has officially dipped out of the top 40 songs on the Billboard charts for the first time in 35 years. Billboard reported today that there are currently no rap songs in the top 40 of the Billboard ...
American Songwriter

There Are No Rap Songs in the Top 40 for the First Time in 40 Years, but Why—a Dip in Commercial Dominance, Rule Changes, Taylor Swift?

The latest Billboard Hot 100 chart is unlike any other one in recent memory. According to the outlet, for the first time in 35 years, there are no rap songs in the chart’s Top 40. The update comes as ...

BigXthaPlug puts North Texas rap center stage with new mixtape

Invoking the iconic late '80s Los Angeles Rap outfit NWA, 6WA is produced by BigXthaPlug's 600 Entertainment record label and ...

West Philadelphia hip-hop artist Arsin spreading message of hope through music

A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.