Barack Obama’s 2025 playlist highlighted Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Gunna as key Hip-Hop voices shaping the sound of today and tomorrow. The former president’s annual music roundup once again leaned heavily into the genre, spotlighting both familiar ...

The 41-year-old NBA superstar heads back to the Eastern Conference after an 8-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. 1 day ago With part of his job at the audio-based fitness app Aaptiv being the curation of background tracks for guided training sessions ...

Kendrick Lamar and Drake both appear on the list, revealing Barack isn't picking sides in their rap feud. His selections show continued support for global Black music and genre fusion. Former President Barack Obama just dropped his 2025 playlist ...

In celebration of hip-hop's 50th anniversary this year, listen to the biggest chart-topping songs in a new playlist powered by McDonald's. The Billboard Hot 100 chart has become the music industry standard when it comes to highlighting the hottest songs in ...

This is a collaborative playlist. Email us at letters@hereandnow.org and tell us what songs we missed and why. Hip-hop has permeated nearly every facet of popular culture since its inception 50 years ago. As we celebrate five decades of the iconic genre ...