On surprising new albums, '80s trailblazers LL Cool J and MC Lyte sound thrillingly revitalized, thanks to sharp production choices and a willingness to bend their signature styles toward the moment.

Z, the billionaire mogul who transformed hip-hop, built an empire, and continues to impact culture and business.

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Linkin Park turned one of their songs into a rap hit that made no sense but everyone seems to still like it anyway.

and a Nasir Jones Hip-Hop Fellow at Harvard University. The emcee who has charted on the top of Billboard, Apple Music, and iTunes lists was also an appointee by the former Louisiana Governor John ...