Rap in 2025 was all about experimentation. From the year’s first runaway hit, NBA player-turned-musician Gelo’s single “Tweaker,” to the maximalist ecclesiastics of Playboi Carti’s Music, or even in ...

With the success of his hit song "Around Me" and new mixtape, 'Champion Sound,' Noodah05 is Billboard's October Hip-Hop Up & ...

Independent CHH collective indie tribe captured a massive victory at the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Their hit track “ROB ...

For anyone seriously struggling to sleep, we picked out four soothing rap songs that will ease your nerves to get some rest.

Christmas in Hip-Hop has never been one-size-fits-all. For some, it’s about family, food and finally getting a moment to breathe. For others, it’s about survival, reflection, or just keeping it real ...

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 ...

What's going on with rap? After celebrating 50 years of legacy in 2023 with marquee moments like the Hip Hop 50 multi-headliner concert at Yankee Stadium, plus Kendrick Lamar's historic run – capped ...