What makes a battle rapper stand out among all their opponents as the head that wears the crown? Is it lyrical flow, quick wit, or something entirely less tangible that transforms an ordinary emcee ...

Nicki Minaj’s pen game is a talent in its own right, and she’s seemingly ready to remind the world of that in 2023 with songs, music videos, and even snacks. After dropping “Super Freaky Girl” in ...

Rap is a lyrical expression of social, cultural, and political issues in present society. Unsurprisingly, rap music is the most popular genre of music and features predominantly Black artists ...

Hip-hop, a genre born from the struggles and realities of inner-city communities, has long been a powerful platform for social commentary. Its raw lyricism, often depicting violence, drug dealing, and ...

Red Bull Batalla is the largest freestyle battle on Earth and the rappers are elite. Suddenly, Reverse went in for the kill. He had everyone in the audience throw various items on the floor, ranging ...

As the high-profile criminal trial of rapper Young Thug began this week, Black rappers who have had their lyrics used against them by prosecutors as evidence of criminal activity have renewed calls to ...