He seemed destined for a glittering career, working with the Fugees and solo, then landed in prison. After a presidential ...

Kendrick Lamar has made Grammys history in becoming the most-awarded rap artist, beating the record previously held by Jay-Z.

Michael "5000" Watts, a founder and CEO of the Houston rap collective Swishahouse, died Jan. 30, his family confirmed.

Houston hip-hop icon Michael "5000" Watts, the founder of Swishahouse Records and a pioneer of the "chopped and screwed" sound, has passed away following a recent hospitalization.

Rap music made headlines for losing its Billboard chart dominance, but it's being celebrated more than ever at the 2026 ...