Good music and a good drink often go hand in hand, but do we ever really stop to appreciate the pairing? We do now, because 2025 has been a banner year for rap music, but it’s also quietly been an ...

Billboard crowns Cardi B #1 on their hottest female rap artists of 2025 list beating out a number of other acts. Cardi B‘s dominance of Billboard’s new female rap ranking proves women now control ...

These collaborations highlight how women in rap and R&B have consistently innovated across decades. The list includes both mainstream hits and deeper cuts that showcase genre-blending creativity. Each ...

Ever since I was introduced to the style of hip-hop dance, hip-hop and rap music have been focal to my music taste. I stretch and warm up to artists such as The Notorious B.I.G. or Dr. Dre. The heavy ...

From ‘Push It’ to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we're detailing how hip-hop girl group Salt-N-Pepa didn’t just make hits, ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

From Missy to Nicki, these legendary ladies changed hip-hop with unforgettable anthems that still blast through speakers today.

Cardi B closed out 2025 on a career-defining high as AM I THE DRAMA? emerged as the #1 best-selling female rap album of the year in the United States by total units. The achievement not only ...