StarNews reporter John Staton not only drives down Memory Lane but also shines a light on local acts that you can experience in 2025.

Chicago-based rapper Rich Robbins uses his platform as the Taft's artist-in-residence to share the beauty in hip-hop and songwriting.

We’re a quarter of the way through the 21st century and it’s a great time to take stock in how hip-hop has evolved over that time. Every year, it feels like a different artist takes their turn ...

In many ways, streaming and hip-hop share a similar ecosystem, with overlapping audiences—mainly young males with time to kill. So, what do we mean when we say “streamer in hip-hop ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Diany Dior and JayDon. If the “I am music” tag isn’t playing on a loop in your head, clearly you missed one of the year ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

If you've ever experienced acute or chronic hip pain, you know how uncomfortable and debilitating it can be. Ranging from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing sensation, hip pain can be felt all over ...

Several animated Disney classics have gotten a second wind in recent years, but which is the fairest of them all? Here's ...

In hip-hop, only a select number of rappers have achieved such accolades. Boldy James and V Don, Shoreline Mafia, Luh Kel and More – New Hip-Hop Projects Boldy James and V Don, Shoreline Mafia ...

The original cast recording of Broadway's Hamilton has been selected to join the National Recording Registry of the Library ...

Muni Long is letting fans in on her daily battle with lupus, the autoimmune disease that she was initially diagnosed with ...