Music

In 1994, Illmatic earned Nas comparisons to the greatest. In 2024, he and his first album are certified GOATs.

Charismatic Southern hip-hop pioneer who discovered Outkast and gave Future his start died at age 52

The legendary Brooklyn DJ, who played vital roles in Big Daddy Kane and Notorious B.I.G.’s careers, died at 57

The rapper infuses faith and meaning in his uplifting songs

North Carolina rapper is back with new album, an upcoming festival, and a rap beef with Kendrick Lamar

Before Beyoncé’ released ‘Cowboy Carter,’ fed-up and frustrated fans built a community with musicians and industry pros

Here’s what to know

According to prosecutors, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington went after him for the sake of vengeance, greed and jealousy

There was a lot going on at this year’s big game

On the rapper’s landmark debut lives a song that changed this writer’s life