Maxo took corners of the rap world by storm with his 2018 debut album Punken, and since then, he’s continued to do what he does best, regardless of outside trends. Personification is no exception.

So much rap music comes out all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, as a way to help keep up with all of it, here’s a roundup of ...

From Bad Bunny to Lady Gaga to Sinners, our editorial staff's favorite LPs from the first half of the year.

The flourishing of faith-rap continued in ’85 with Stephen Wiley’s “Bible Break” single—a bare-bones beat replete with zappy shopping-mall synths and Bible-shaped boombox cover art ...

Inspired in part by a book she published last year, the singer and songwriter reveals more of herself on “Tasha,” an album ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Bossman Dlow, Snoop Dogg, and Will Smith.. Seeing this week’s lineup might prompt some confusion about just what decade it ...

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The 10 Best Rap Albums Of 2024. 2024 In Review December 13, 2024 8:40 AM By Peter A. Berry. From the moment he popped out for a guest verse on Future & Metro Boomin’s “Like That,” 2024 ...

Topping our list of the best old school rap songs is Luniz's "I Got 5 on It," a quintessential old school rap song that has stood the test of time. With its hypnotic beat, ...

Doechii took home the award for Best Rap Album at the 2025 Grammys, for her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. In her acceptance speech, the Tampa-born rapper dedicated her win to Black women ...

Ye’s 2022 Best Rap Song win for "Jail" featuring Jay-Z not only rejoined a duo well-favored within hip-hop, but also spoke volumes to Ye’s long-standing reign within the genre as a producer ...