“Yeeking,” for those unfamiliar, is an up-tempo dance style created in Atlanta. Most yeek routines contain a gamut of dance moves, including the “prep,” transformer” and “devastator.” But “yeek” is ...

The long-running debate over Hip-Hop and Rap continues to shape global music culture, yet many listeners still struggle to understand the true difference between the two. The world of music is often ...

Juicy J rocked the house at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2024 with a lively performance that saw the rap star turning the stage into his own personal nightclub. Following a brief introduction by host Fat ...

It was up to Leslie Sinanan, a dental hygiene student at Northampton Community College, to get the accomplishments and historical perspective out of the way first. Sinanan stepped to the mic inside ...

Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Byron Messia is a self-described “dance-soul” artist, a title that spawns from today’s dancehall reggae sound ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Few periods in music history have been as vibrant as the 2000s. During this uproar of musical excitement, a collection of ...

Cardi B has become one of hip-hop’s most recognizable and influential figures, known for her sharp lyrical style, unapologetic personality, and chart-topping hits like Bodak Yellow and I Like It, ...

Legends of rap and hip-hop, as well as some up-and-coming artists, are heading to Reno-Tahoe stages to kick off 2026 — including Talib Kweli, Mickey Avalon and a ...

Now, many hip-hop artists use Custom Medals to commemorate their victories as proof of their creativity, personal style, and skill. In this way, the medals reinforce and perpetuate the core spirit of ...