The sudden death of John Forté has reopened one of hip-hop’s most complex and bittersweet stories. The Grammy-nominated rapper and producer, best known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead at ...

Cent teases new music and hints that “The Algorithm” could mark his true return to rap dominance. People wanted 50 to ...

A rare collection of early Hip-Hop flyers, handwritten rhymes and cultural artifacts from Cold Crush Brothers pioneer Easy ...

The music video for the diss track also includes an AI-generated scene showing a character resembling 50 Cent being chased by ...

Decades after asserting rap dominance, 50 Cent and T.I. are at the center of the first blockbuster feud in hip-hop in 2026.

Rapper Chuck D, of Public Enemy fame, is one of several who agree that basketball greats and hip-hop excellence share a similar foundation.

On “Bleed Like Us,” Maino criticizes the G-Unit founder while referencing moments from 50 Cent’s career, personal controversies, and his reputation for mocking rivals online. The song’s title suggests ...

NBA player and team drops have been a part of hip-hop lyrics for more than 50 years. Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; photos: Leon Bennett, Ezra Shaw, George De Sota, Emilee Chin / Getty ...

By Michael Saponara After being on the receiving end of a handful of diss tracks from T.I. and his sons, it didn’t appear that 50 Cent planned to respond by stepping into the booth. That changed on ...

Rap music has been part of American culture for over 50 years. Even though the New York City-birthed genre became a global phenomenon, rappers still […] ...

The Billboard‑charting Detroit worldbuilder performed his Twilight Tales setlist at Paper Tiger alongside Phora's Yours ...

In watching T.I. and his sons rally around Tiny, we’re witnessing something uncommon: a public, unflinching protection of a Black woman’s dignity.