The year started with so much promise. Drake, J. Cole, Cardi B—in 2020, fans of rap were expecting new albums from most of the major heavyweights at the time. Then, on March 11, 2020, everything ...

In the music industry, the sophomore slump is an artist’s nightmare, and fans definitely fear it, too. After a successful debut album, some artists struggle to live up to the hype, while others bounce ...

These rap icons transformed more than just a genre; they shifted the direction of modern music itself. Their innovation and impact continue to shape the sound of today’s biggest artists. Few genres ...

The fatal shooting of Brooklyn rising star Pop Smoke during a home invasion happened on this day in 2020. The rapper’s debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for ...