Here, XXL puts together a list of the hip-hop songs that were No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 back in 2004.

Here's how hip-hop is able to pinpoint Aug. 11 as its 50th anniversary, why it matters to fans and artists, and a list of resources to help mark the moment.

Some astrophysicists believe that the universe existed before the big bang, but if you reject that hypothesis, go ahead and wish hip-hop a happy 50th birthday. (For those who choose to celebrate ...

7 Popular Hip Hop Songs about GamblingHip hop and gambling go way back – especially when rappers talk about money. Traditionally, these gambling references revolved around the glitz of physical ...

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Business Insider made a playlist of the genre's most essential hits, from Sugarhill Gang to Megan Thee Stallion.

From Jay-Z to Migos, KRS-One to Cardi B, hip-hop has made plenty of statements in 50 years. Here are 50 essential tracks that show how it's done.

Billboard Staff complies the best hip-hop songs of 2022 featuring Kendrick Lamar, GloRilla and more.

But, as hip-hop’s profile grew, and the genre evolved, certain artists would slide through the hard line I had drawn. Some songs were so innovative that they demanded attention and devotion.

The Queens, New York, native made performing in an all-white suit and hard-bottoms in 90-degree weather look effortless and ...

Dusty Henry of KEXP's 50 Years of Hip Hop podcast explores a groundbreaking innovation by 12-year-old Theodore Livingston, aka Grand Wizzard Theodore.

Hip-hop is 50 years old. Since the beginning of hip-hop culture, rap artists’ lyrics have always touched on making something out of nothing, making a dollar out of 15 cents, and manifesting ...

James Brown’s influence on hip-hop is legendary. Explore 8 classic rap songs that sampled his grooves — and still sound fresh ...