Rainey Ovalle delivered the hilarious "Jalen Invasion" track naming NBA players with the first name, prompting Jalen Rose to respond.

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Lil Uzi Vert disclosed intentions to pioneer steampunk aesthetics in Hip-Hop through a Victorian-inspired album arriving in 2026.

Gorillaz, the animated band, burst on the scene 25 years ago. NPR's Juana Summers talks to musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, the band's creators, about how it has evolved.

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Outkast reached a private settlement with EDM duo ATLiens, ending their federal trademark lawsuit over the 1996 album name.

Sometimes, a song being sampled in a popular Hip-hop song gives that tune a second life. At other times, an iconic song from the past is so recognizable that sampling it simply proves to be a creative ...

First off, let's face the terrifying truth: 2001 was twenty-five years ago. "Each listen feels like a novel experience: the Japanese-language intro commands the listener to get ready to dance just ...

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's a new era for the Grammy-winning singer, and her first single in nearly two years. By Michael Saponara Victoria Monét is back on the scene. The R&B singer launched a new era on Wednesday (Feb. 11 ...

"Body" leads 17 songs on the list, all from the rapper-singer's chart-topping Octane. By Trevor Anderson Don Toliver’s busy week across Billboard’s charts includes the rapper-singer’s first No. 1 hit ...

10 Most Streamed AKA Songs Of All Time. Three years after the tragic loss of Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known as AKA, the Supa Mega’s music continues to dominate streaming platforms, proving his ...