What's going on with rap? After celebrating 50 years of legacy in 2023 with marquee moments like the Hip Hop 50 multi-headliner concert at Yankee Stadium, plus Kendrick Lamar's historic run – capped ...

Vets and newbies flexed their best bars in 2025. After being spoiled by a monstrous three-peat from Future, a lyrical face-off between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and scintillating releases from Doechii ...

We should address the elephant in the room: hip-hop did not have a strong year on the charts. In fact, rap music had its worst showing in years. Back in October, it made headlines when—for the first ...

With China’s economy, industries, and energy security still heavily reliant on oil and gas, the tension between green ambitions and fossil necessity is fast becoming the defining fault line of the ...

Yesterday, Billboard deputy editor and Stereogum buddy Andrew Unterberger published a piece with some confusing implications: On last week's Billboard Hot 100, there were no rap songs in the top 40.

Welcome to Wrinkles Week on the Strategist, where we’re deeply vetting skin-care solutions for anyone who’s looking to smooth fine lines and wrinkles (or prevent them showing up in the first place).

Wild Fox Foods, founded by Kevin McCray, Kelsie Costa and Dan Costa, intends to revive the category with updated processing methods and cleaner labels. “Our overall thought process when it comes to ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, we celebrate the birthday of a man who unapologetically loved what he loved—Sir Mix-a-Lot. While many may only know him for his timeless crossover smash “Baby Got Back” ...

When Congress passed the "big beautiful bill" earlier this month, it created a new student loan repayment plan. Here's what to know about the option. When Congress passed the "big beautiful bill" ...

Renewable energy accounted for slightly more than half the energy mix on the U.S. power grid last month, marking the first time that clean energy overtook fossil fuels. The milestone not only confirms ...