A new generation of artists has rewritten the definition of rap to make the genre a cultural powerhouse yet again.

THE WEEK'S MOST POPULAR R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS, BASED ON MULTIMETRIC CONSUMPTION, BLENDING TRADITIONAL ALBUM SALES, STREAMING-EQUIVALENT ALBUMS AND TRACK-EQUIVALENT ALBUMS, AS COMPILED BY LUMINATE.

Hip-hop, as a genre and cultural force, has evolved dramatically since its inception in the 1970s. From its roots in the Bronx to its global domination in the 21st century, rap music has produced ...

Having a diamond-certified record for selling at least 10 million units is one of the highest accomplishments in the music industry and is a true indicator of being a superstar. In hip-hop, only a ...

Several of the most lauded hip-hop songs in music history have achieved diamond status—10 million sold or more—according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). For these ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from IDK, Reason, and TiaCorine. The avalanche of new releases in hip-hop continued this week, albeit at a slightly slower rate ...

The major albums of rock, pop and hip-hop are generally… well, they’re generally a bit gloomy. But musical quality doesn’t always correlate with artistic angst. The best happy albums ...

Since its birth in the early 1970s, hip-hop has functioned as more than entertainment—it has served as a powerful platform for voices from marginalized communities to document their struggles ...

Welcome to HipHopCanada’s calendar of release dates for rap / hip-hop albums, mixtapes, and singles. Stay on top of upcoming drops from both Canadian and international rappers, all in one place.