After two years of loss and change, Cordae delivers 'From A Bird's Eye View,' his most introspective LP yet. Also launching a new business venture in that time, the 24-year-old is preparing to leave a mark beyond his own music.

Self-love and self-expression are intertwined on Alicia Keys’ new double-album, 'KEYS.' Here, the 15-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer talks her new album, watching her eldest son grow as a musician and harnessing her own superpowers.

For Rick Ross, 'Richer Than I Ever Been' is not just the title of his upcoming 11th studio album, nor a testament to his growing economic empire. Fifteen years after releasing his debut project, 'Port of Miami,' and some 20-odd business partnerships(opens in a new tab) later, the 45-year-old rap star says he feels the most fulfilled in his life and career than ever before.

Like many of us, blackbear spent the seamless string of early pandemic-filled months holed up indoors, battling the feelings of isolation and anxiety brought on COVID-19. Unlike many of his fans, though, the Los Angeles-based artist, singer and hit songwriter emerged from last year's quarantine period with two new projects: his fifth studio album everything means nothing and new EP misery lake, which he's releasing tomorrow, August 13.

The “Pick Up Your Feelings” singer has partnered with a new initiative to encourage early screenings and help Black women prioritize their health.

T-Pain is ready for the next phase in his career that includes podcasting, gaming and tacos. The hip hop mainstay and auto-tune pioneer recently partnered with Moe’s Southwest Grill to unveil his own limited-edition menu item, the Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Queso Taco. The taco, which combines Moe’s signature buffalo queso and Frank’s RedHot sauce, will be available in-store and online through September 5. “... I put Frank’s [RedHot] on everything, and mix that with [Moe’s] queso and a hard shell and soft shell taco – that’s a winning combination right there,” he told REVOLT.

At 25 years old and arguably hitting his stride in his almost-decade-long career, G Herbo looks at his life with gratitude and pride. In the past year, the Chicago native celebrated his silver birthday, became engaged to Taina Williams, welcomed his second son and recently released his fourth studio album, 25. However, speaking by phone with GRAMMY.com one day before the project's release, Herbo reflected on a time in his life when that wasn't the case. "I wouldn't say I didn't appreciate life, but I wasn't afraid to die," he said of growing up in Chicago's Terror Town neighborhood. "It's crazy, but when I turned 25… I just appreciated life a lot more."

Polo G is forging his own path to greatness, one goal at a time. The 22-year-old Chicago native started off 2021 with a major milestone: his first No. 1 record. “RAPSTAR,” his guitar-laced, flex-filled single, debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in April. “I had put that on the list of things that I need to accomplish this year and s***, the year [had] just started, and I already scratched that off,” he tells GRAMMY.com.

“I think, if you get an opportunity to right a wrong in your lifetime, I think that’s a blessing,” Wu-Tang Clan legend RZA told REVOLT, adding to young protesters, “Know what you’re protesting for and be prepared for the repercussions.”

GRAMMY.com spoke with the 26-year-old rapper about taking his time on his sophomore album, his love for Kobe Bryant and finding peace in not always knowing what's next.

As outrage, despair, and reform continue to flare across the nation in response to the recent police killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks, and countless others, local musicians are leading the fight against police brutality and systemic racism right here in Cincinnati. One of the driving forces behind the local Black Lives Matter movement is Lauren Eylise. Earlier this month, the celebrated Cincinnati singer-songwriter performed at a vigil in Washington Park, commemorating

Moneybagg Yo has already had a busy 2020 — and he’s not planning on slowing down anytime soon. Since releasing his third studio album, Time Served, at the top of this year, the Memphis-bred rapper has also appeared on projects by Lil Baby and Fredo Bang, dropped a handful of back-to-back music videos, and signed a management deal with JAY-Z’s Roc Nation.

Hit-Boy doesn’t take any days off. The platinum-selling producer — real name Chauncey Hollis — churned out some of this decade’s defining hits like “Ni**as In Paris,” “Clique,” “Sicko Mode,” Drake’s “Trophies,” Beyonce’s “Sorry” and, most recently, Nipsey Hussle’s Grammy-awarded “Racks in the Middle.” Now, his tireless work ethic and hit-ready beats have materialized into the fourth and final installment of his new album, The Chauncey Hollis Project.

Twista serves up a reflective and enjoyable project with his five-track Lifetime EP. Featuring a guest appearance from Mad Lion, the rap veteran collaborated with Red Bull Songs’ team of producers and songwriters over a three-day studio session — the inner workings of which were captured in the accompanying Red Bull Music Studio Sessions: The Twista Edition. Lifetime serves as a bite-sized follow-up effort to Twista’s 2019 album Summer 96 and marks his first EP in three years since 2017’s Crook

Atlanta, GA – Although the message was a bit touch-and-go, it appears a sophomore album from Ari Lennox still has a good chance of arriving. As she told HipHopDX after her headlining Red Bull Music Festival Atlanta performance — “it might be 25 years” — but for her loyal fanbase, that’s better than nothing. After stepping out of the rain and onto her bus for our interview, it’s easy to see why Ari holds Shea Butter Baby so close to her heart. Despite the long line of journalists waiting to spe

Back in April, K Camp capped off his nine-year Kiss mixtape series with its fifth and final installment, Kiss 5. The 15-track effort was the first in the series to be released as a studio album and featured collaborations with Wale, Ari Lennox, Tink, 6LACK, Jacquees, Jeremih and more. The LP also included K Camp’s viral TikTok dance single, “Lottery (Renegade).”

Since its conception, rap has existed as a reflection of the community. Although the genre has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon, localized rap is still thriving in countless cities across the country. To find out exactly how rappers are cultivating a close-knit scene and connecting with local fans, we spoke to artists (Cali Kev, James Lopez), promoters, festival organizers (Cole Baker), educators (Chuckie Campbell), and underground leaders who are bolstering rap music in their local scene. From New Orleans to Detroit, from lo-fi raps to trap, rap lovers are keeping local hip-hop alive and well.

Pi’erre Bourne emerged as one of Hip Hop’s most promising producers when Playboi Carti’s platinum-selling single “Magnolia” became a hit in 2017. The success led to touring with Drake, his own imprint at Interscope Records and even helping Kanye West produce 2018’s Ye album. With his debut album The Life Of Pi’erre 4 out now, it may look like Pi’erre is switching his focus to rapping. However, he’s actually getting back to his roots. “I never wanted to stop rapping, but I blew up as a producer

Critically-acclaimed rapper Rapsody‘s latest album, Laila’s Wisdom, has been out for about a month and Soundigest got the chance to speak with the legendary emcee herself about the album, hip hop, Kendrick Lamar, Busta Rhymes, and so much more. Laila’s Wisdom was inspired by a piece of advice Rapsody’s grandmother gave her, and she says it was the perfect way to give back to listeners and do her part for hip hop culture. She’s been named one of the top female artists to know by TIME Magazine an

Atlanta, GA – Bit by bit, Yung Baby Tate is steadily paving her own road to stardom. Growing up around music as the daughter of soul singer Dionne Farris, the emerging artist has become a hot-pink force through her hustle, intoxicating stage presence and ability to combine power-punch raps with breezy pop hooks. The 23-year-old Atlanta native dropped her debut album GIRLS in February along with a short film of the same name. Also this year, Tate co-wrote and was featured on the Revenge Of The D