It’s thanks to the best rappers of all time that hip-hop has continued to grow and become the beloved genre and influence it is today. Born in the Bronx in 1973, hip-hop music has become something ...

Cardi B has become one of hip-hop’s most recognizable and influential figures, known for her sharp lyrical style, unapologetic personality, and chart-topping hits like Bodak Yellow and I Like It, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Despite a late start — he didn’t reach Billboard’s charts until 2009 — Drake sprinted to the lead through a prolific schedule of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Drake, PartyNextDoor, and Cash Cobain hit No. 1 with “Somebody ...

Monaleo officially had a breakout year after winning Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist at the 2026 American Music Awards, on Monday night. The Houston rapper continued building major momentum throughout ...

Drake leads Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Artists of the 21st Century list with 30 No. 1 songs and 15 No. 1 albums. Beyoncé, The Weeknd, and Lil Wayne are some of the other stars who made the list. The ...