Rap / Hip-Hop: Most Popular Articles
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Top 10 Eminem Songs
A selection of Eminem's best 10 songs.
A selection of Eminem's best 10 songs.
Top 22 2Pac Songs of All Time
22 Best Songs by Tupac Shakur.
22 Best Songs by Tupac Shakur.
Top 100 Rap Songs
Check out this definitive list of the 100 greatest rap songs ever.
Check out this definitive list of the 100 greatest rap songs ever.
Top 25 Hip-Hop Workout Songs
We've handpicked the 25 best hip-hop workout songs that will surely inject fun into your gym experience. See if your favorites made our list.
We've handpicked the 25 best hip-hop workout songs that will surely inject fun into your gym experience. See if your favorites made our list.
100 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums
The greatest hip-hop albums of all time
The greatest hip-hop albums of all time
10 Rappers to Watch in 2013
Here are 10 hip-hop artists you should know about in 2013.
Here are 10 hip-hop artists you should know about in 2013.
Top 100 Rap Songs of the 2000s
A countdown of the decade's best rap songs.
A countdown of the decade's best rap songs.
Top 50 Rap Songs of 2012
Counting down the best rap songs of 2012 so far.
Counting down the best rap songs of 2012 so far.
Top 10 Free Music Download Sites
Looking to download free music? Here are 10 sites that actually work.
Looking to download free music? Here are 10 sites that actually work.
Top 50 Summer Rap Songs of the 2000s
Counting down the best summer rap songs of the 2000s.
Counting down the best summer rap songs of the 2000s.
25 Best Rap Groups of All-Time
A comprehensive countdown of the 25 greatest rap groups of all time.
A comprehensive countdown of the 25 greatest rap groups of all time.
25 Best Rap Love Songs
Hip-hop has had its share of romantic tunes. Here are the 25 best rap love songs.
Hip-hop has had its share of romantic tunes. Here are the 25 best rap love songs.
10 Essential Hip-Hop Albums
Find out what ten albums all hip-hop fans should have in their CD collection.
Find out what ten albums all hip-hop fans should have in their CD collection.
Hip-Hop Timeline
An extensive history of hip-hop culture that dates back to the 1920's.
An extensive history of hip-hop culture that dates back to the 1920's.
Top 10 Kanye Songs
Counting down Kanye's 10 best songs
Counting down Kanye's 10 best songs
Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers
See our Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers list.
See our Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers list.
A Timeline of Eminem vs Mariah
Eminem and Mariah Carey have been exchanging insults for several years now. Here's a brief timeline of their relationship and feud.
Eminem and Mariah Carey have been exchanging insults for several years now. Here's a brief timeline of their relationship and feud.
Best Summer Rap Songs
Whether you plan on soaking up rays on the beach or more likely to get a tan from your computer light, you'll surely find the summer hit to set you in the right mood.
Whether you plan on soaking up rays on the beach or more likely to get a tan from your computer light, you'll surely find the summer hit to set you in the right mood.
A\$AP Rocky
Who is A$AP Rocky?
Who is A$AP Rocky?
50 Best Summer Rap Songs
Check out the best summer rap songs between 1996 and 2006.
Check out the best summer rap songs between 1996 and 2006.
25 Most Wanted Rap Albums of 2013
The 25 most anticipated rap albums of 2013.
The 25 most anticipated rap albums of 2013.
25 Worst Rap Lyrics
25 lyrical missteps that made your favorite rappers wish they could go back in time and rewrite their rhymes.
25 lyrical missteps that made your favorite rappers wish they could go back in time and rewrite their rhymes.
Top 50 MCs of Our Time
Top 50 MCs of our time: 1987 - 2007.
Top 50 MCs of our time: 1987 - 2007.
50 Best Rap and R & B Songs
Top rap and r & b collaborations.
Top rap and r & b collaborations.
The Roots of Rap
The origin of hip-hop. The difference between rap and hip-hop.
The origin of hip-hop. The difference between rap and hip-hop.
Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2005
Check out the top 50 rap / hip-hop songs of 2005
Check out the top 50 rap / hip-hop songs of 2005
Top 10 Rap Albums - May 2013
Check out May's top 10 new rap albums.
Check out May's top 10 new rap albums.
Best Female Rappers: #1. MC Lyte
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Photo Gallery: Best Female Rappers
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Top 106 Rap Songs of 2006
Top 106 Rap Songs of 2006: Join us as we count down the 106 best rap songs of 2006.
Top 106 Rap Songs of 2006: Join us as we count down the 106 best rap songs of 2006.
10 Chicago Rappers to Watch in 2012
10 Chicago rappers to watch.
10 Chicago rappers to watch.
10 Greatest Hip-Hop Battles
A countdown of the greatest battles in hip-hop history.
A countdown of the greatest battles in hip-hop history.
10 Greatest Hip-Hop Duos
A countdown of the 10 best hip-hop duos.
A countdown of the 10 best hip-hop duos.
10 Rappers to Watch in 2012
Counting down the 10 rappers poised for a breakout year in 2012.
Counting down the 10 rappers poised for a breakout year in 2012.
The 15 Greatest Biggie Songs
Counting down the Notorious B.I.G.'s 15 best songs.
Counting down the Notorious B.I.G.'s 15 best songs.
Top 10 Underrated Rappers
A celebration of the unsung heroes in hip-hop, including some of the most under-appreciated rappers ever.
A celebration of the unsung heroes in hip-hop, including some of the most under-appreciated rappers ever.
100 Best Rap Albums of 2000s
A countdown of the best rap albums of the 2000s.
A countdown of the best rap albums of the 2000s.
Top 100 Rap Songs of 2008
Countdown of the best hip-hop songs of 2008.
Countdown of the best hip-hop songs of 2008.
11 Most Embarrassing Moments
A rundown of the 11 most embarrassing exposures in hip-hop history.
A rundown of the 11 most embarrassing exposures in hip-hop history.
50 Best Rap Songs of 2010
No matter what those cynical bastards tell you, hip-hop had a strong outing in 2010.
No matter what those cynical bastards tell you, hip-hop had a strong outing in 2010.
Best Female Rappers: #2. Lauryn Hill
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Songs About Grief and Loss
Top rap songs about grief and tragedy.
Top rap songs about grief and tragedy.
Best Female Rappers: #3. Queen Latifah
Best female rappers photo gallery, queen latifah
Best female rappers photo gallery, queen latifah
Best Female Rappers: #4. Missy Elliott
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Top 100 Rap Songs of 2007
A countdown of the best 100 rap songs of 2007.
A countdown of the best 100 rap songs of 2007.
Best Female Rappers: #5. Da Brat
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Beef or BS: Diggy vs. J. Cole
The Diggy vs. J. Cole beef explained.
The Diggy vs. J. Cole beef explained.
Best Female Rappers: #6. Jean Grae
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Best female rappers photo gallery.
90 Best Rap Albums of the 90s
90 Best Rap Albums of the 90s. Can you guess the No.1?
90 Best Rap Albums of the 90s. Can you guess the No.1?
Best Female Rappers: #7. Rah Digga
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Best Female Rappers: #8. Lil' Kim
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Top 10 Sentimental Rap Songs
10 rap songs that tug at your heartstrings.
10 rap songs that tug at your heartstrings.
Best Female Rappers: #9. Eve
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Best Female Rappers: #10. Foxy Brown
Best female rappers photo gallery.
Best female rappers photo gallery.
10 Spookiest Hip-Hop Songs
10 spooky and scary rap songs that gave you the shivers as a kid.
10 spooky and scary rap songs that gave you the shivers as a kid.
50 Best Rap Songs of 2009
A countdown of 2009's best hip-hop songs.
A countdown of 2009's best hip-hop songs.
Eminem
All you need to know about Eminem aka Marshall Mathers.
All you need to know about Eminem aka Marshall Mathers.
Hip-Hop Songs for Moms
Hip-hop songs mom will love.
Hip-hop songs mom will love.
Eve - 'Lip Lock'
Eve retains her audacity on 'Lip Lock'.
Eve retains her audacity on 'Lip Lock'.
Conscious Rap
What exactly is conscious rap?
What exactly is conscious rap?
10 Hip-Hop Songs for Dads
Dads need love too. Here's a countdown of 10 hip-hop songs to spice up your Father's Day.
Dads need love too. Here's a countdown of 10 hip-hop songs to spice up your Father's Day.
Jay-Z
Jay-Z is the President/CEO of Def Jam Records, one of few African-Americans to assume the position of a label exec. Read more about his career as a rapper, role model, and successful business man.
Jay-Z is the President/CEO of Def Jam Records, one of few African-Americans to assume the position of a label exec. Read more about his career as a rapper, role model, and successful business man.
Top 10 Rap Songs - March 1, 2013
Dive in for this week's best new hip-hop songs.
Dive in for this week's best new hip-hop songs.
Top 10 New Rappers for 2011
10 new rappers to watch in 2011.
10 new rappers to watch in 2011.
Top 10 Biggie Collaborations
Top 10 Biggie Collaborations of All Time
Top 10 Biggie Collaborations of All Time
Top 10 Rap Albums of 2012
Counting down 2012's best rap albums.
Counting down 2012's best rap albums.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - 'The Heist'
A review of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 'The Heist.'
A review of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 'The Heist.'
Breakdancing
What is breakdancing?
What is breakdancing?
Hip-Hop 101 - Genre Guide
No two good MCs are exactly alike, because their musical styling are products of different environments and attitudes. Here's a comprehensive guide to hip-hop genres.
No two good MCs are exactly alike, because their musical styling are products of different environments and attitudes. Here's a comprehensive guide to hip-hop genres.
Gangsta Rap
Gangsta rap is one of the most condemned forms of hip-hop. Find out why.
Gangsta rap is one of the most condemned forms of hip-hop. Find out why.
Rap Songs That Sampled Jackson
Michael Jackson was an influential artist across the boards. Here are 10 hip-hop classics that sampled the King of Pop.
Michael Jackson was an influential artist across the boards. Here are 10 hip-hop classics that sampled the King of Pop.
Top 10 Rap Songs - January 25, 2013
Here are this week's top 10 rap/hip-hop songs.
Here are this week's top 10 rap/hip-hop songs.
Nas
The profile of New York rapper, Nas. Nas is often considered one of the greatest emcees of all time.
The profile of New York rapper, Nas. Nas is often considered one of the greatest emcees of all time.
Jay-Z Discography
Annotated list of Jay-Z's albums through the years.
Annotated list of Jay-Z's albums through the years.
Top 10 Rap Songs February 1, 2013
Here are the top 10 rap/hip-hop songs of the week.
Here are the top 10 rap/hip-hop songs of the week.
Lil Wayne - Profile
Lil Wayne is one of the most visible rappers of our time. Learn about his rise to stardom.
Lil Wayne is one of the most visible rappers of our time. Learn about his rise to stardom.
Top 10 New Houston Rappers
Top 10 Houston rappers to watch.
Top 10 Houston rappers to watch.
Nas Albums
Nas' discography reveals something most of his peers would kill for: a rich variety of albums that touch on diverse topics all across the board. Here's an annotated list of Nas' albums.
Nas' discography reveals something most of his peers would kill for: a rich variety of albums that touch on diverse topics all across the board. Here's an annotated list of Nas' albums.
Chance the Rapper - 'Acid Rap'
It's tough to stand out in Chicago's crowded scene, but Chance the Rapper does it with Acid Rap.
It's tough to stand out in Chicago's crowded scene, but Chance the Rapper does it with Acid Rap.
Emceeing
What is emceeing, and who pioneered it?
What is emceeing, and who pioneered it?
Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre's bio. Learn more about one of the most important figures in hip-hop history.
Dr. Dre's bio. Learn more about one of the most important figures in hip-hop history.
Top 50 Rap Songs of 2011
Counting down the best songs of 2011
Counting down the best songs of 2011
Top 10 Rap Songs February 8, 2013
Pop the hood for this week's best rap songs.
Pop the hood for this week's best rap songs.
Nicki Minaj
Who is Nicki Minaj? Here's a primer on Lil Wayne affiliate and Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj.
Who is Nicki Minaj? Here's a primer on Lil Wayne affiliate and Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj.
Kanye West
Kanye West, the self-proclaimed hip-hop savior, is often credited with revitalizing the careers of Jay-Z and Common.
Kanye West, the self-proclaimed hip-hop savior, is often credited with revitalizing the careers of Jay-Z and Common.
Songs That Sampled Isaac Hayes
Chuck D called him his music godfather. Here are 10 classic hip-hop songs that sampled Isaac Hayes.
Chuck D called him his music godfather. Here are 10 classic hip-hop songs that sampled Isaac Hayes.
Breakdancing Tips
Things to keep in mind before you start breakdancing. Gear, style tips, exercise, and more.
Things to keep in mind before you start breakdancing. Gear, style tips, exercise, and more.
The Game
Short profile of Compton rapper the Game.
Short profile of Compton rapper the Game.
Top 10 Rap Songs About Obama
Obama and rap music have a lot in common. No wonder there are so many rap songs about Obama. Here are 10 you need to know about.
Obama and rap music have a lot in common. No wonder there are so many rap songs about Obama. Here are 10 you need to know about.
10 Denver Rappers to Watch
Ten new rappers to watch in Denver.
Ten new rappers to watch in Denver.
Battle Rap
Battle rap is one of the most original forms of hip-hop.
Battle rap is one of the most original forms of hip-hop.
Top 10 Rap Albums - April 2013
A cornucopia of auditory goodness to soundtrack your month.
A cornucopia of auditory goodness to soundtrack your month.
Beef or BS: Havoc vs. Prodigy
Details of the feud between Mobb Deep's Havoc and Prodigy.
Details of the feud between Mobb Deep's Havoc and Prodigy.
Top 10 New Rap Albums March 2013
Lil Wayne leads the top new rap releases for March.
Lil Wayne leads the top new rap releases for March.
The Real Cost of a Major Deal
Aligning with a major label offers few benefits beyond the spoils of fame and a panoramic lifestyle. Will this be the generation that revolutionizes music business or will it be the one that settles for a stint in the belly of the beast?
Aligning with a major label offers few benefits beyond the spoils of fame and a panoramic lifestyle. Will this be the generation that revolutionizes music business or will it be the one that settles for a stint in the belly of the beast?
25 Worst Hip-Hop Trends
The 2000s brought some good music and plenty of annoying hip-hop trends. Here's a countdown of the worst hip-hop trends of the 2000s.
The 2000s brought some good music and plenty of annoying hip-hop trends. Here's a countdown of the worst hip-hop trends of the 2000s.
Nicki Minaj Photo Gallery
An assortment of Nicki Minaj photos.
An assortment of Nicki Minaj photos.
Rock the Bells Tour Schedule
Consult our Rock the Bells tour schedule to find out when the event will hit your neighborhood.
Consult our Rock the Bells tour schedule to find out when the event will hit your neighborhood.
East Coast Hip-Hop
Learn more about the east coast style of hip-hop.
Learn more about the east coast style of hip-hop.
Top 10 New Rap Albums February 2013
Top 10 New Rap Albums February 2013.
Top 10 New Rap Albums February 2013.
Southern Rap
Southern rap is one of the most popular forms of hip-hop.
Southern rap is one of the most popular forms of hip-hop.
100 Ways to Save Hip-Hop
100 things you can do to save hip-hop.
100 things you can do to save hip-hop.
50 Cent
Read more about one of the most powerful artists in hip-hop today.
Read more about one of the most powerful artists in hip-hop today.
10 Rappers to Watch in 2010
10 fast rising hip-hop artists to check for in 2010
10 fast rising hip-hop artists to check for in 2010
Top 10 Eminem Music Videos
Counting down the best Eminem videos.
Counting down the best Eminem videos.
10 Best Sophomore Rap Albums
A countdown of 10 sophomore albums that were remarkably better than than their predecessors.
A countdown of 10 sophomore albums that were remarkably better than than their predecessors.
10 Memorable Hip-Hop Deaths
Fame and fortune aside, life as a rap star can be downright deadly. Here are 10 deaths that rattled the world of hip-hop in the 2000s.
Fame and fortune aside, life as a rap star can be downright deadly. Here are 10 deaths that rattled the world of hip-hop in the 2000s.
Breakdance Move - Top Rock
Learn the steps and watch video for top rock.
Learn the steps and watch video for top rock.
Top 10 Rap Albums of 2011
A rundown of the best hip-hop albums so far.
A rundown of the best hip-hop albums so far.
Eminem's Discography
Eminem's rich, diverse, enviable discography.
Eminem's rich, diverse, enviable discography.
Interview with A\$AP Rocky
ASAP Rocky talks Rakim, Harlem, and Houston acceptance.
ASAP Rocky talks Rakim, Harlem, and Houston acceptance.
Crunk
What Is Crunk?: The word crunk is supposedly a combination of crazy and drunk. True to its name, crunk
What Is Crunk?: The word crunk is supposedly a combination of crazy and drunk. True to its name, crunk
Run-DMC
Are you down with the Kings of Rock? Get to know the men of Run-DMC
Are you down with the Kings of Rock? Get to know the men of Run-DMC
Kendrick Lamar Ft. Jay-Z - "B*tch Dont Kill My Vibe" (Remix)
Kendrick Lamar Ft. Jay-Z - "Don't Kill My Vibe" (Remix) Jay-Z's mean 16 bookended by two strong verse
Kendrick Lamar Ft. Jay-Z - "Don't Kill My Vibe" (Remix) Jay-Z's mean 16 bookended by two strong verse
Common
Common is one of the Chicago's most prolific emcees. Read about his rise to prominence in this brief profile.
Common is one of the Chicago's most prolific emcees. Read about his rise to prominence in this brief profile.
Breakdance Move - Windmills
A step-by-step guide to windmills.
A step-by-step guide to windmills.
Hip-Hop Celebrities at the 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend
Photos from the All-Star weekend in Houston.
Photos from the All-Star weekend in Houston.