There is no debate that Queens’ own Nicki Minaj completely modernized rap with her versatility and bold lyricism. Born in Queens, the “Super Bass” rapper broke barriers for women in hip-hop but also ...

Hip Hop was born in the Bronx, and from that moment on, New York City has been at the heart of the culture. From the early pioneers who laid the foundation to modern-day legends redefining the genre, ...

Ebro Darden is addressing the claim that he bears responsibility for the supposed death of New York hip-hop. Darden spoke ...

You simply can’t get a party started today without a ready dose of New York hip-hop. The pithy candor of Ice Spice promises an intense, caption-rich anthem. Cash Cobain pushes boundaries with his ...

Cent recently took to Instagram to post a video in which Ebro Darden claimed that Cent ruined the New York hip-hop scene.

Lola Brooke, Scar Lip, Kenzo B, and Maiya the Don discuss what it takes to get to the top in NY rap, their inspirations, and ...

From Clipse to Tyler, the Creator to billy woods to Ovrkast to Bruiser Wolf, here are our favorite rap albums of 2025.

Inspired by a new book tracing four pivotal years in the city’s history, hear a playlist of songs from the dawn of hip-hop that were swirling at the time. By Jonathan Mahler This is Jonathan Mahler. I ...

The pathbreaking New York rap group, which has rarely performed as a full unit, is hitting the road for the last time. The pathbreaking New York rap group, which has rarely performed as a full unit, ...

New York rapper Kay Flock has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, according to reports. New York rapper Kay Flock has been ...

Management firm 11AM NYC’s midtown Manhattan offices are abuzz on a Wednesday afternoon. Plaques for hit releases by A$AP Ferg and Lil TJay adorn the walls, and ...