They came out of nowhere and conquered the charts! Join us as we count down our picks for the songs that became massive successes but that nobody saw coming. Our countdown includes "Bohemian Rhapsody, ...

These artists refused to stay down! Join us as we count down our picks for the greatest songs that helped revive artists' careers, focusing on tracks released after a long absence or following a major ...

Early on, Sueco intrigued listeners by melding trap-influenced beats and a love of pop punk with angsty, vulnerable lyrics. They could sense that the emotional core of his music came from a real place ...

During a recent appearance on the Denver-based podcast Mile High Minute, Say Cheese TV CEO Shawn Cotton ruffled some feathers with a rant about how Denver rappers aren’t taking their careers seriously ...

Killer Mike, Travis Scott, T.I. and other artists said James Broadnax was sent to death row in Texas based partly on his artistic expression.

TAMPA, Fla. — Hip-hop artist Doechii, a Tampa native, won the Grammy Award for best rap album for “Alligator Bites Never Heal" on Sunday night. It was Doechii's first Grammy. The tears were immediate.

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs. While hip-hop is often characterized by its bravado and aggression, the genre has also flourished ...

From newcomer Roger Federer to Oprah Winfrey, here are the 22 athletes and entertainers who have translated their fame into ten-figure fortunes.

Walk This Way was a seminal moment that gave an iconic track a second lease of life as it crossed genres and became one of ...

Hear me out. It's time for Paul Wall to get his own performance slot at RodeoHouston.

*Oakland rap pioneer Too $hort ignited conversation last week during an interview with TMZ. He spoke at a Chanel West Coast single release party in West Hollywood ...

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