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Sleepy Brown of the iconic Dungeon Family recalled how a Busta Rhymes studio visit inspired one of the best southern rap ...

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On March 9, 1997, renowned rapper Notorious B.I.G. was murdered in a drive-by shooting following a party in Los Angeles. The ...

Graham Nash is still as expansive as ever, and to this end there is one 2018 hip-hop anthem that he completely fell in love with as a new modern classic.

The odes to the home team come from pioneers who uplifted the genre (Rakim), veteran superstars (Busta Rhymes), independent ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Lil Wayne’s “The Days” featuring Bono debuts at No. 21 on the Hot ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Hip-hop is bigger than ever, as it’s the most-consumed genre of ...

Foster Sylvers created a soundtrack producers like Dr. Dre have spent decades digging into, starting with his 1973 hit "Misdemeanor." RIP.

One of the music's most iconic figures of the 21st century, who has 24 Grammy Awards, was born on this day in 1977.