Though they might not always be as heralded, women have played crucial roles in some of the most impactful rap battles in history. Now, in a debut book from veteran culture writer Brooklyn White-Grier ...

Explore the rich history of battle rap and the birth of the Ultimate Rap League (URL). Explore the rich history of battle rap and the birth of the Ultimate Rap League (URL). Smack White, the founder ...

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LOS ANGELES - On Tuesday, Kendrick Lamar released "Euphoria," a scathing diss track targeting Drake, intensifying their ongoing rivalry. The song, a response to Drake's earlier tracks, reflects ...

OF SOUTH SACRAMENTO AND ENDED UP ATTRACTING MAJOR STARS. STREETS ATTRACTING MAJOR STARS. -- ♪ EDIE: LISTEN CAREFULLY, AND YOU WILL FIND SACRAMENTO’S RAP SCENE HAS ITS OWN SOUND. >> IT WAS PURE URBAN ...

Anthony Mackie revealed on “The Pivot Podcast” Tuesday that his life story was used by Eminem as inspiration for their infamous rap battle at the end of “8 Mile.” “We’re on set one day, and he’s like, ...

Prosecutors love to cite rap as criminal evidence, but artists and advocates are waging an increasingly successful effort to restrict the controversial practice.