Billboard is giving flowers to the legends and trailblazers who made that possible with their newly released list of the 25 Best Female Rappers of All Time.

Doechii is having a moment, and it’s well deserved. Billboard has officially named her its 2025 Woman of the Year. Read more about the news.

WHAM keeps racking up them W’s. Lil Baby’s My Turn has officially earned the title of the longest-charting rap album of the 2020s, cementing its place in hip-hop history. Released on February 28, 2020, the album quickly became a cultural phenomenon, dominating the charts and capturing the essence of the era with its blend of […]

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When Future bursted into the mainstream in 2011, it was only up from there.

Rick Ross is far from putting any respect on Birdman‘s name. After releasing his scathing “Idols Become Rivals” off his Rather You Than Me album, the rap boss continues to condemn Birdman’s business history. In a recent interview with Billboard, Ross elaborates on why he came after Birdman in a song. “You know, I just think it’s so f*cked […]

Nicki Minaj is setting the record straight and not in a diss track, but on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. With the debut of her song “Make Love” with Gucci Mane at No. 78, Minaj ties with Aretha Franklin in the most appearances by a female artist on the Hot 100 charts. Franklin and Minaj […]

Since the horrific 2009 incident where he physically assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna, R&B star Chris Brown has been on a continuous downward spiral. There have been multiple arrests, pressed charges, messy breakups, online fights and numerous attacks on the media, but Billboard has released a detailed account of just how deep and serious Brown’s problems are. […]

Chris Brown has been making headlines lately due to the restraining order put on him by ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran and many are accusing him of drug addiction. However, in a video post he addresses his critics, claiming, “I am not hurting out here.” You can see the full video below. https://www.instagram.com/p/BRKnIrEjAgc/   It’s hard for folks to take […]

DJ Khaled scored his first number one with the release of his ninth studio LP Major Key.

Boy, whet?! With his hit single “Panda” one of the most-played records of 2016, 19-year-old Brooklyn native Desiigner revealed some important facts about the song’s lyrics. During an interview with Billboard, G.O.O.D Music newcomer Desiigner admitted he’s never been to Atlanta and hasn’t met any of his “broads” in person. Apparently, the “broads” Desiigner is referring to on […]

It looks like Kanye's decision may cost him Billboard recognition.