Award-winning rapper Cassper Nyovest was born Refiloe Maele Phoolo, and the late hip-hop star AKA was Kiernan Jarryd Forbes.

The Canadian superstar headlined all three nights of London’s Wireless Festival, showing off his range, reach and a glimpse ...

Drake gave a major shout-out to Amapiano music producer Kelvin Momo during his performance at Wireless Festival 2025. SA is ...

Members of the Detroit group I Am In Demand aren't just rappers, they're also teachers. They tell us about their Tiny Desk entry, "Spark the Flame," which they hope inspires Black men to follow in ...

South African hip hop heavyweight K.O is once again proving why he’s a mainstay in the game. His latest offering, Phara City, has officially surpassed 2 million streams across platforms—an impressive ...

Kneecap, three young men from Northern Ireland who rap in Irish, has risen to prominence in recent years, with controversy surrounding its shows and political statements.

Dave Scott, Hip-Hop Choreographer, Is Dead at 52 A former basketball standout with no formal dance training, he came to provide moves for rappers like Bow Wow and dance-battle films like “You ...

LL Cool J takes a trip through New York City rap history in the new trailer for his upcoming Paramount+ docuseries, 'Hip-Hop Was Born Here.' ...

Priddy Ugly has been named the country's most successful hip hop artist of 2025. AI chatbot, Grok, noted the rapper's achievements among his peers.

From Chamillionaire to Snoop Dogg, hip-hop artists are taking over tech—AI, iGaming, branding, and beyond.

Priddy Ugly Reacts To Grok Naming Him SA’s Most Successful Hip Hop Artist In 2025 Responding to the query, “@grok who is the most successful South African hip hop artist,” the AI gave a thoughtful ...

Exploring the state of Nigerian hip-hop and its needs beyond rap feuds.