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 ...

Senegalese Canadian rapper Sarahmée's single "Ayoye" is packed with explosive energy and boisterous bars, as she melds hip-hop, Afrobeat, reggae and electronic sounds. The single is a standout from ...

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 ...

Hip-hop artists from across the country dropped boisterous, infectious songs this year: some musicians released tracks to fuel the fire in their rap beefs, while others put out new songs to tee up ...

Known for its sun-soaked beaches, monumental parties and cultural melting pot, Miami has a unique sound that has influenced ...

Doechii checks off a career milestone in early 2025 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as her Alligator Bites Never ...

At Aaliyah’s death, she was engaged to rap mogul Damon Dash. She was topping the music charts with hits such as “Try Again,” “More Than A Woman,” and “I Miss You.” The multi-talented star was also ...

2024 has been a fun ride for hip-hop, with the genre continuing to evolve while pushing the boundaries of what we typically expect. Fresh faces, bold sounds, and unapologetic attitudes were all ...

Without using any awkward and unnecessary terms like “femcee” or “female rap,” let’s look back at the best hip-hop albums and mixtapes released by women in 2024.