Rap

Jamal Knox was sent to prison for his lyrics. The courts have a history of criminalizing rap music.

Masons attend a memorial celebration for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle at the Staples Center arena on April 11th, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Saweetie's brash attitude is more than bravado—it's an essential part of her plan to dominate rap.

The agency's reported investigation of rapper Meek Mill's latest prison sentence seems to be an exception to a rule.

The rapper has made headlines for his prolific artistry and his rap sheet. His new memoir seeks to show where both came from.

While the two branches of music might appear to have nothing in common, they rose to pop-culture establishment in very similar ways. Today, they share the same songs and the same stage.

Kanye West talks to The Times about being Kanye West.

What freestyle rap can teach us about creativity and flow.

References to illegal drug use in rap music have increased dramatically over the past two decades, according to a new study.