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Billboard single charts: No. 1 (U.S. Hot 100), No. 1 (U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop), No. 1 (U.S. Rap) Bottom line: It took a lot for ...

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, let’s celebrate female rappers’ undeniable impact on Hip Hop, ...

The duet, a tribute to the legendary Luther Vandross, has proven to be a massive hit, becoming Lamar’s sixth No. 1 single and ...

Here are three takeaways from Hit Songs Deconstructed’s latest in-depth research. Hip-hop/rap reigned as the most common primary genre in the Hot 100’s top 10 throughout 2024, contributing to ...

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Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

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Another week at No. 1 for Kendrick Lamar. “Luther” from the GNX album extends Lamar and SZA’s run on top of the Billboard Hot 100 for a third week straight. Before “Luther” took over, “Not Like Us” ...