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Billboard examines J. Cole's controversial "1985" track and why it was a teachable moment by the 33-year-old MC. → Read More
Billboard dishes five things that we'd like to see from J. Cole's fifth studio album, 'KOD.' → Read More
Billboard takes a look at Cardi B's new single "Be Careful" and analyze some of the song's biggest takeaways. → Read More
Billboard catches up with Tech N9ne to speak about his 20th album 'Planet' and his secret to longevity. → Read More
Cozz [1]set out to tell an important story on his debut album, Effected. After breaking into the game under J. Cole [2]’s tutelage, the South Central rapper took his time, crafting a 14-song narrative about ambition, maturity and self-discovery. The result can be found on his soulful new LP, out now via Tha Committee/Dreamville/Interscope. “This album is about growing pains,” he explains.… → Read More
Cozz breaks down every track off his debut album 'Effected' with Billboard. → Read More
Billboard talks with Evidence about his new album 'Weather or Not,' the birth of his son Enzo and his girlfriend's both with breast cancer. → Read More
Billboard examines the prospects of TDE becoming a huge force in the move industry. → Read More
Joey Fatts premieres his new song "U-Haul" featuring Dave East and talks about his prison release. → Read More
Dessa talks Lin Manuel Miranda's "Almost Like Praying" collaboration and efforts to help Puerto Rico. → Read More
Former rap battler, Alex "Kid Twist" Larsen speaks to Billboard about the creation of Joseph Kahn's new film "Bodied," produced by Eminem. → Read More
In an interview with Billboard, Sacramento star Mozzy opens up about his new album '1 Up Top Ahk' and how hip-hop saved his life. → Read More
Following a four-year hiatus, Murs [1] has announced that Paid Dues -- the indie-leaning hip-hop festival he founded in 2006 -- is making its return to Los Angeles this September. The veteran rapper says this year’s revival, which boasts Lil Wayne [2], Ab-Soul [3], Raekwon [4] and Ghostface Killah [5] as headliners, is meant to fill the void that was left behind when the event was initially… → Read More
Following a four-year hiatus, Murs has announced that Paid Dues -- the hip-hop festival he founded in 2006 -- is making its return to Los Angeles this September. The veteran rapper speaks about the festival’s history, resurgence and growing pains, as well as the festival landscape as a whole. → Read More
Producer Travis "Teddy" Walton discusses working on Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.' cut "LOVE." → Read More
Singer-songwriter Zacari talks working with Kendrick Lamar on "LOVE." off rapper's 'DAMN.' album. → Read More
Hip-hop luminary Brother Ali talks state of America under Trump and forthcoming album 'All the Beauty in This Whole Life.' → Read More
Producer Jim Beanz talks bringing hip-hop to 'The Simpsons' and orchestrating the music for its forthcoming 'The Great Phatsby' episode. → Read More
Timbaland discusses joining Lifetime's forthcoming star search show 'The Pop Game.' → Read More
Two decades after his death, Tupac Shakur [1] continues to make a significant impact. Next year, the late rapper will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, marking an important moment in music, rock and hip-hop history. This well-deserved milestone is a defining one for the Rock Hall. It comes as hip-hop’s place in the shrine continues to be questioned by the likes of Kiss [2]… → Read More