An in-depth look at masculinity in hip-hop culture — where creative genius, poetic beauty, and mad beats collide with misogyny, violence, and homophobia. Take an in-depth look at masculinity in rap ...

Hip-hop beat-makers are usually unseen. Not all sample-based producers are as reclusive as the torch-bearing loop artist Madlib, but even the most prominent among them are part of the backdrop. After ...

Hip-hop, which emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s, has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Its influence extends far beyond its own genre, permeating various musical ...

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 7: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with Jay Z after breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbars all time scoring record of 38,387 points during the game against the ...

The most memorable moment in rap of 2024 isn’t an album, it’s the multi-song rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake that culminated in the release of the year’s most world-conquering rap song, ...

Complex readers crowned "Shook Ones, Pt. II" the greatest rap beat ever. We spoke with the song's producer, Havoc, about its legacy. August 19, 2026 ...

After nearly 30 years and much debate, Mobb Deep's "Shook Ones Pt. II" has officially been named the greatest hip-hop beat of all time. After nearly 30 years and much debate, Mobb Deep’s “Shook Ones ...

Beat Saber just got a Hip Hop Mixtape featuring nine tracks from Eminem, 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, and more. Beat Saber and its new $12 Hip Hop Mixtape DLC are ...

“Rapper’s Delight” will always be considered the song that introduced hip-hop to the masses. The Sugarhill Gang classic with its tongue-twisting opening – “I said a-hip, hop, the hippie, the hippie to ...

To conclude hip-hop's 50th anniversary year, Billboard ranks 25 of the genre's most influential producers of all time. This year, hip-hop celebrated its 50th anniversary. A bevy of rap luminaries, ...

There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the Grammys. At this year’s awards, taking place on Feb. 2, hip-hop and house ...

Everyone’s favorite block-slashing rhythm game Beat Saber (2018) just got its first-ever hip hop mixtape, featuring some of the biggest hits in hip hop from the early ’90s until today. The Hip Hop ...