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Kendrick Lamar sweeps every Hip-Hop category at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, while winning Artist of the Year.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Lil Wayne’s “The Days” featuring Bono debuts at No. 21 on the Hot ...

Sampling in hip-hop has been going on since the genre’s inception, but in 2023, it’s been more prevalent than ever. If everything sounds familiar, it’s because it definitely is. Words: Grant Rindner ...

Kendrick Lamar won four Grammy awards and defended hip-hop culture after critics questioned the genre’s popularity throughout 2025. Kendrick Lamar made his point clear at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

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Cardi B’s “Errtime” rises to No. 1 on Billboard's Rap Airplay chart, immediately becoming the rapper's milestone tenth leader. She ties Ye's career record this week. WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER ...