Tossing verbal grenades back and forth with Roxanne Shanté, she helped establish a lasting hip-hop truism: Bad blood is good ...

Sebastian is a pop culture writer with a passion for research, especially when it comes to movies, anime, and games. He holds a Bachelor's degree in History and has written features, movie reviews, ...

In the tradition of KRS One’s “The Bridge is Over,” Drake’s “Back to Back” and 50 Cent’s “How to Rob,” Philly rapper Eazy the Block Captain and Maryland’s Ace Amin are shifting the culture with real ...

Drake has been involved with the battle rap scene for over a decade, doing everything from co-hosting events to almost battling in 2015. Here's a history.

Dr. Ralph is a professor of anthropology at Princeton. The rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar is about more than whatever personal beefs these two men have with each other. As many have noted ...

Milwaukee battle rapper Black Aladdin brings a smooth, confident vibe to the Rap Draft stage with his 2026 single “Take A Shot With Me,” off the heels of his new album “Trap ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andrea Bossi is a New York-based contributing reporter covering music. Jun 17, 2021, 12:50pm EDT This article is more than 5 years ...

Hip-hop pioneer Doreen Broadnax, known as Sparky D, dies at 61, leaving fans mourning her legacy as a battle rap icon and inspirational figure in music history.