William E. Ketchum III

There are plenty of idioms about the importance of perseverance through hard times. But as 2Pac sat in a prison cell in fall 1995, he just needed an ally.

The creative team behind Biggie: I Got a Story To Tell explain how they unearthed stories about Biggie that even his closest friends and family didn’t know, address criticism of the doc, and talk about getting live-texts from Jay-Z.

Once the underdog of Griselda, in recent years, Benny the Butcher's made moves, launching a sports agency and a label. But back in November, he was severely injured.

The Detroit titan reflects on ambition, ability, gratitude, sobriety and a handful of his definitive recordings.

RUN-D.M.C. is one of the true pioneers of rap music. This concert from Montreux in 2001, the group’s only appearance at the festival, captures the trio at its very best.

At 48, he’s considered rap’s ambassador outside its borders. That doesn’t mean he wants to be seen as “safe.”

A guide to the work of One Be Lo, one of rap’s most creative, thoughtful lyricists.

Boston rapper Lyric Jones nearly walked away from her career before recording her latest album.

"I'm the youngest of my family, I'm from Alabama, my parents are immigrants. If you don't say it with your chest, nobody is going to take you seriously," the Grammy-nominated rapper tells EW.

A playlist of Griselda's dominant run in 2020.

Pop Smoke’s Label Boss Steven Victor Isn’t Satisfied with One Grammy Nomination

Sometimes the best lessons come from the bumps and bruises along the way

An introduction to the crew and their essential recordings.

Any music industry professional, journalist, or even fan knows that an artist’s story is just as important as their music. And as long as we’ve known who Jay Electronica is, that has rung true.

How a 38-year-old Buffalo, N.Y. native became rap's most enticing star.