The Brooklyn, New York City-born rapper Jay-Z is one of the most prolific songwriters of his genre and his era. Not only has ...

Speaking of Jay-Z, the husband of pop icon, Beyoncé Knowles, is influential in the rap industry, releasing hit-after-hit ...

With his new podcast Inevitable, as well as the streaming re-issues of his early mixtapes, Cole is reminding fans why they ...

His production is not just music; it is a mood, a movement, a moment in time that hits differently every time you listen.

While Taylor Swift is the century’s biggest pop star by the numbers, Beyoncé tops our staff-chosen editorial list based on her full 25 years of influence, impact, evolution.

Billboard has gradually unveiled its rankings of the top 25 greatest pop stars — selected specifically by staff members.

Few female singers over the last 20 years or so have had Rihanna’s unprecedented success and crossover appeal. Born in […] ...

Billboard has gradually unveiled its rankings of the top 25 greatest pop stars — selected specifically by staff members.

Cool J was the first artist signed to the legendary record label Def Jam in 1984 at age 17. His debut album, “Radio,“ ushered ...

M.I.A. addresses a conversation with Jay-Z during her Roc Nation days, using it to highlight her commitment to staying true to herself. Jay-Z’s alleged comments to artist M.I.A. about plastic ...

Including weed within chart-topping hits to promoting it as a core business venture, hip hop has made cannabis not just ...