Taking a brief look back at the genre, hip-hop was born from the competitive spirit of MCs going bar-for-bar at block parties ...

Billboard staffers are joined by DJ Drewski to debate who the best lyricist is among Nas, Jay-Z, and Biggie and more!

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance was a powerful commentary on race and inequality in America. Lamar's use of imagery, such as the U.S. flag formed by Black dancers, highlighted the ...

Ms. Clark is a poet who teaches creative writing at Smith College. More viewers tuned into watch Kendrick Lamar — 133.5 million people — than any other Super Bowl halftime show. And they ...

The Drake versus Kendrick Lamar feud fully entered the public eye this month when Lamar headlined the Super Bowl halftime show and performed "Not Like Us," a diss track aimed toward Drake ...

Kendrick Lamar has a deep connection to mental health, both through his music and personal experiences. His lyrics frequently explore themes of trauma, depression, survivor’s guilt, and self ...

Since his arrival, he has emerged as a leading face in the rap community with his robust knowledge, thoughtful takes and powerful interviews with Kendrick Lamar, Nas, 50 Cent, Cardi B, Travis ...

Last weekend, Kendrick Lamar played the biggest 13-minute gig in music when he headlined the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. It was a set for the history books, boasting guest appearances from SZA ...