Rapping, spitting, or emceeing originated in the Bronx, New York City, in the 1970s, growing popularity as a genre and a cultural movement. Created by African Americans, Latino Americans, and ...

As one of the most influential and outspoken voices in Latin music, Residente has consistently pushed the boundaries of Spanish-language rap. Whether exploring the depths of human emotion and societal ...

The Billboard Latin/Español team celebrates 50 years of hip-hop honoring the most influential and outstanding rap stars from the Hispanophone world. The most essential Spanish-language rappers, the ...

Red Bull Batalla is trying to find the best Spanish speaking rapper. This artist may already be in North Texas. On July 16, Dallas will serve as one of two regional qualifiers for Red Bull Batalla, ...

While Spanish rap music has long dominated music charts abroad, the genre has recently experienced an uptick in listeners based in the United States. From Justin Bieber’s feature on Daddy Yankee and ...

From Barcelona to Buenos Aires and Madrid to Mexico City, Spanish rap music and hip-hop brings people from all different backgrounds together. Like the music itself, the spring course “Rapping in ...

What makes a battle rapper stand out among all their opponents as the head that wears the crown? Is it lyrical flow, quick wit, or something entirely less tangible that transforms an ordinary emcee ...

On September 18, Faby of Lewisville, Zazo Wan of Dallas, and McBetho of Irving will compete against 36 freestyle rappers from the United States and Puerto Rico. The three rappers qualified for Red ...

Cowboys, open farmland, grazing cattle, and wild horses are just a few of the qualities that define Texas and its contribution to the idyllic view of rural America. Throw in some home-cooked barbecue, ...

Spin the radio dial in the US and you are likely to find plenty of Spanish-language music. But what you will not find is much Spanish-language hip-hop. Hip-hop and rap are actually quite popular in ...