After watching women MCs spar for pole position in hip-hop over the last few years, in June 2024, Billboard put together its ...

Last month, we published our annual list of the best rappers in their 20s. One common critique is how we define “best” and “rappers.” Our list is meant as a temperature check on the game—spotlighting ...

Rap culture has exploded beyond music billboards to owning a share of Hollywood’s spotlight. While rappers are surely topping charts and playlists, a big chunk of them also won hearts in films.