The last time no rap songs lingered in the top 40 slots was the first week of February in 1990, when Biz Markie ’s hit “Just a Friend” had just climbed to No. 41. The next week it jumped to No. 29.

At the 2024 Grammy Awards, the trophy for Best Rap Song was taken home by Killer Mike for "Scientists & Engineers" featuring ...

Kehlani bags her first No. 1 on Billboard ’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart as “Folded” snags the summit on the list dated Nov.

The Fugees, comprising rappers Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel, successfully blended elements of reggae and R&B into ...

The FADER's Vivian Medithi lays out all of the best rap songs from October 2025, including songs from Lil Baby, Monaleo, and ...

This has not occurred since 1990, when Cold Chillin’ Re cords artist Biz Markie reached No. 29 in February 1990 with “Just a Friend.” That placement marked the beginning of a successful streak of a ...

So much rap music comes out all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it ...

However, what many fans forget is that Cena also released his own rap album, You Can't See Me, in 2005. 'You Can't See Me' ...

Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut.

For the first time since 1990, the Top 40 of Billboard's Hot 100 chart is completely devoid of any hip-hop and/or rap songs.

For the first time, Billboard's Hot 100 Top 40 doesn't feature a single rap song. Is this due to changing listener ...

It feels like the Billboard charts could use a good rap beef right about now. That’s because, according to the publication, ...