Pop ruled as the most common primary genre over hip-hop in the Hot 100's top 10 throughout 2025, according to Hit Songs Deconstructed's analysis.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These days, the line between Hip Hop and pop is nearly invisible. In many cases, rap artists routinely drive the sound and the ...

Ariana Grande’s unmistakable voice and unparalleled versatility have solidified her as one of the defining artists of our time. Beyond her soaring pop ballads and sultry R&B tracks, Grande has built a ...

They're all highly respected in the world of old-school rap. And they all hit the Top 40 just once in their careers.

On Thursday, Lollapalooza plugs back into Grant Park, bringing 170-plus bands on eight stages across four days. To help make sense of the massive lineup, we asked local experts in the worlds of ...

Hip-hop, which emerged from the streets of New York City in the late 1970s, has grown into a global cultural phenomenon. Its influence extends far beyond its own genre, permeating various musical ...

Hip-hop celebrated its 51st birthday in August and it’s fitting that it is shortly followed by Hispanic heritage month. While hip-hop has most of its roots in African-American culture, the sound has ...

Wyclef Jean once explained to me the thinking behind blending pop and hip-hop. He called it “Beauty and the Beast.” It’s similar to the quiet verses and loud choruses that defined alternative rock in ...