A panel of The Athletic writers ranked 24 of the greatest NBA drops in lyrics that spanned almost five decades worth of hip-hop music.

Shaquille O'Neal and Damian Lillard are the two who have generated the staying power to make it as an NBA standout and as a hip-hop artist.

The New Jersey trio of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Prakazrel (Pras) Samuel Michel were nearly dropped from their record label following the modest sales of their debut album, Blunted On Reality.

Making their first appearance at this unique setting, De La Soul performed at National Public Radio’s (NPR) Tiny Desk Concert. This concert series highlights singers and bands in an informal and ...

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs. While hip-hop is often characterized by its bravado and aggression, the genre has also flourished ...

CyHi The Prynce targeted J. Cole with an aggressive diss track B.R.A Lost Control over Cole's Kendrick Lamar beef withdrawal.

As Black History Month gets underway, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is asking us to listen deeply. "People of African descent — no matter where we are, wherever we've been — we've been in, ...

Protest requires people to take a stand and hold firm. Pop songs are designed to appeal across demographic lines. In music, ...

Here's a look at a minor Paul McCartney hit that may have inspired a chart-topping pop and R&B classic from the 1990s.

The app also has a FastPass option, referenced in the clip when O’Dell mentions someone “fast-passing” him, which lets users spend extra credits to move their song to the front of the queue. The ...

Hong Kong’s rail operator has apologised after items from a maintenance vehicle and damage to track equipment caused a 1½-hour partial suspension of the MTR Island line, throwing Wednesday’s morning ...