Thaddeus Russell suggests that some day critics will hold rap in the same esteem as jazz (Opinion, Aug. 16), which once was vilified for its “immorality” even as rap is now. His comparison of the ...

RAP-unzel is a rap musical take on the classic fairy tale with a zany twist. A princess in a tower is more than what she seems, and the words of this uplifting musical encourage us to really listen to ...

Rap music has been scrutinized for decades. There was controversy over rap when it came to the East Coast–West Coast rivalry, the interpretation of lyrics and censorship. Media groups are quick to ...

2 Casting & Cities Announced For THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour 3 Full Cast and Cities Set For THE NOTEBOOK Tour 4 THE GREAT GATSBY Reveals Initial Dates and Cities For North American Tour Plus, ...

As ItsJackenley continues to revolutionize the rap landscape, his impact on the industry is nothing short of monumental. In a groundbreaking development in the world of rap music, ItsJackenley, also ...

Pursuing a multifaceted musical education is a golden pathway to flourishing in a rap career. Embarking on a rap career is a journey rich with rhythm, rhymes, and realness. It’s an art form where ...

When Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert was 20 years old, he uploaded a few songs to SoundCloud, a free music-sharing platform. The tracks got a couple hundred plays, then a few thousand. Three years ...

“[Spanish-language] battle rap is snowballing in ways we never imagined,” muses Mexican hip-hop purveyor Serko Fu. Rolling Stone encountered the Master of Ceremonies earlier this month at the 12th ...

Country music and hip-hop have long vacillated between looking to each other for inspiration and staring at each other warily. Here are 29 examples that run the gamut: Billboard chart-toppers and ...

Years ago, a rap music fan described me as a "hip hop scold of the highest order." My sin against the music was calling out rap artists for their constant use of the "N-word," casually insulting women ...