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An exclusive, nationally representative survey of 2,244 Americans reveals a love-hate affair with AI music — and stark ...

MC Magic reflects on highlights of his 30 years in music on the eve of an anniversary concert at the Orpheum Theatre in ...

A rapper who became famous in the 1990s has reportedly died from a brain aneurysm. Young Bleed’s son, Ty’Gee Ramon, posted a video on his Instagram page announcing his father’s passing and honoring ...

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.

For the first time in more than 35 years, no rap songs appear in the Billboard Hot 100's top 40. The last time the Hot 100 had zero rap songs in the top 40 was Feb. 2, 1990, when Biz Markie's "Just a ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville mother still searching for healing after the loss of her son three years ago is bringing attention to the pain her family experiences as students make drill raps ...

With Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s 13-week Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 “Luther” falling off the Hot 100 dated Oct. 25, 2025, there were officially no rap songs in the chart’s top 40 last week. The ...