Don’t Count Out Rap At The Grammys

But today, as the nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards were announced, one thing became clear: You just can’t count ...

K-pop, The Weeknd, Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish: All the 2026 Grammy nom snubs and surprises

This year, for the first time, there are three releases nominated in both the rap album and album of the year categories. In ...

Syracuse Playlist: Hear 10 new songs from CNY rock, pop, rap and alternative artists

Silverset is an alternative rock trio consisting of Nicki Fruth (vocals), Grant Hespeler (guitar) and Jon Stenz (drums), two ...
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There Are No Rap Songs In The Top 40 For The First Time In 35 Years

Yesterday, Billboard deputy editor and Stereogum buddy Andrew Unterberger published a piece with some confusing implications: ...
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Why Drake Might Be to Blame For Rap’s Sharp Decline

Since Drake’s debut, dozens of rapper like Doja Cat, Lil Yachty, and Young Thug have blurred the lines of pop music and rap ...

Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Rap Reigns, and Lorde Won’t Slay

A look at the nominations’ unexpected story lines, including best new artist nominees with unusual paths and the event’s ...
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Pop Goes Hip-Hop: Take Rap’s “Exit” From Billboard’s Top 40 With A Grain Of Salt

The highest appearance by a hip-hop song is YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s “Shot Callin,” at No. 44. Yet in 1990, hip-hop was still in its keeping-it-real phase. Biz’s pop chart ascendence (rap’s ...

Megan Thee Stallion Brings Rap Back to Top 40 With ‘Lover Girl’

Megan Thee Stallion's 'Lover Girl' debuts at Number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100, bringing rap back to the Top 40 after its 35 ...

Chart Metrics vs. Cultural Mettle: Deconstructing the Narrative of Hip-Hop's "Fall"

The exit of “luther” reignites the contentious debate of rap’s commercial decline in 2025. While this theory is supported by ...

Nashville artists like Graham Barham look to bridge country, hip-hop culture. Here's how

Singer-songwriter Graham Barham discusses how Nashville's pop-aimed country interests are bridging country music, hip-hop culture.

Nicole Scherzinger touts being a Christian in Hollywood, says faith ‘gets a bad rap’

Former pop star Nicole Scherzinger reflected on Russell Brand hat controversy after 2024 election, and discussed her ...

For the first time in 35 years, the Billboard Top 40 has no hip-hop or rap songs. Here’s why

Hip-hop and rap have been driving culture in the U.S. for almost four decades now, especially in America. So why are these ...