DJ Akademiks recently commented on the ongoing controversy about whether Kendrick Lamar or The Game is the better rapper.

I love Wrap Season. It’s a reminder of who we actually are. The data is astounding, as YouTube and Amazon jumped in this year ...

The five hopefuls discuss their reactions to being up for the trophy at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 1, 2026.

BBC Radio 1 has announced its Top 100 Biggest Songs of 2025, with Olivia Dean’s Man I Need taking the #1 spot in a year defined by strong UK talent and a surge in female-led releases.

The streaming platform also announced several updates to its Replay feature, making a strong push to rival Spotify’s year-end Wrapped feature. By Nicole Fell Assistant Editor Apple Music has unveiled ...

Billboard's recent rule change ends a three-decade-long streak for the genre Michael Owens/Getty Kendrick Lamar's hit song "Luther," featuring SZA, fell off the Billboard Hot 100 chart The list now ...

Travis Scott and Kendrick Lamar make history together, “big stepping” over a familiar face. Drake fans, close your eyes for this one. Travis Scott’s 2016 turn-up anthem, “Goosebumps” has now become ...

Drake lost his rap battle with Kendrick Lamar about as comprehensively as any rapper has ever lost a rap battle in hip-hop history, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James seemed to be enjoying the ...

They kicked off 2025 with Gnarly – simultaneously the best and worst pop song of the year; and followed it up with this slinky, Latin-flavoured earworm that gave Lara, Sophia, Yoonchae, Megan, ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

Hi, Carolyn: Last year I lost my boyfriend of almost 20 years unexpectedly to a heart attack and it has been a real blow. I have a friend, “Jane,” who stepped right up to offer me support in every way ...

Nas DJ Premier Kendrick Lamar and Black Thought might join forces for a track that’s shaping up to redefine lyrical excellence on one record. As you’ve probably seen by now, Mass Appeal is rolling out ...