Drake's new album with PartyNextDoor, "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U," is his first since "Not Like Us." And he uses "Gimme a Hug" to ...

Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create something deeper.

Kendrick Lamar, one of hip-hop’s most venerated artists for the past decade, performed “Not Like Us,” a diss track aimed at ...

Kendrick Lamar’s historic Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, about halfway through his trademark juggernaut of a diss song, “Not Like Us,” an unexpected guest appeared on millions of American’s ...

Irv Gotti, the famed music producer, industry executive, and TV producer, has died at the age of 54. Def Jam Recordings, the ...

Irv Gotti, the music executive, songwriter and producer behind the reign of hip-hop and R&B stars Ja Rule and Ashanti in the ...

While the cause of Irv Gotti's death remains unknown, he did suffer what his representatives previously described as a 'minor ...

Big Meech Fires Back at 50 Cent Over “Rat” Allegations Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, the infamous figure behind the Black Mafia Family (BMF), has made headlines once again. After a social media spat ...

Missy Elliott will serve as the opening night headliner for RiverBeat Music Festival, which is set for May 2-4 at Tom Lee ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what’s out and also what’s hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

A reputed member of a Lynn-based drug gang that poses as a rap music label will plead guilty to federal racketeering charges in connection with the group’s activities, including murder ...

“The imprint that he left globally will be cherished forever,” they continued, adding that Platt’s music “left an indelible mark on the industry, and his legacy will continue to inspire artists, DJs, ...