Artists like Lecrae and NF accumulate billions of streams as Gen-Z and millennials seek more uplifting content ...

From Kendrick Lamar’s five-trophy sweep to Clipse’s comeback and Mad Skillz’s overdue recognition, the 2026 Grammys marked a ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Babyfxce E and Pimmie.

The Renaissance Orchestra is quickly getting acclaim on social media for its hip-hop-inspired take on classical music.

Explore how hip-hop aesthetics influence modern online entertainment—from gaming visuals to digital culture and interactive ...

Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...

The long-running debate over Hip-Hop and Rap continues to shape global music culture, yet many listeners still struggle to understand the true difference between the two. The world of music is often ...

Christopher Brian Bridges is a natural. Behind the mic as the legendary artist Ludacris? Obviously. In front of a camera as ...

LaMonte McLemore died Tuesday at 90 in Las Vegas after a stroke, leaving behind a legacy that shaped both soul music and Hip-Hop culture.

“So, when did you fall in love with Hip Hop?” is a question that Sidney (Sanaa Lathan), a Hip Hop journalist, poses at the very beginning of the 2002 film, Brown Sugar. And, consequently, everyone ...

"Hip-hop was my therapy before therapy was." On a fall afternoon, J.C. Hall's hip-hop therapy studio at New York's Mott Haven Community High School in the Bronx is buzzing, with students gathered ...