Afrika Bambaataa, the legendary DJ and producer who helped shape the sound of hip-hop in the 1970s and '80s, has died at 68. The artist's manager confirmed his death to Entertainment Weekly in a ...

Still Dre: “I’ve always been able to bet on myself," Dr. Dre tells Forbes, "and whatever I do and wherever I go, I know I have my talent with me.” He escaped the gang violence of Los Angeles to become ...

SoundCloud rap producers play a major role in shaping the modern underground rap scene, creating beats that help unknown artists gain massive attention online. With tools like FL Studio and auto-tune ...

After a tight awards race that saw Sinners and One Battle After Another go toe-to-toe all the way to the final trophy of the season, it was the producers who hit the nail on the head with which film ...

During a recent appearance on the Denver-based podcast Mile High Minute, Say Cheese TV CEO Shawn Cotton ruffled some feathers with a rant about how Denver rappers aren’t taking their careers seriously ...

The Producers Guild of America has named “One Battle Over Another” the best-produced film of 2025 at the Producers Guild Awards, which took place on Saturday night at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los ...

Hip-hop producers earn money through multiple revenue streams, including upfront beat payments, publishing splits, performance royalties, and producer points on albums. While newcomers may sell beats ...

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs. While hip-hop is often characterized by its bravado and aggression, the genre has also flourished ...

The Compton rapper came into the biggest night in music with an astounding nine nominations, and he has already won three awards. Before the Grammys officially aired, Lamar won Best Melodic Rap ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach natives Pharrell Williams and rap duo Clipse, featuring Pusha T and Malice, performed Sunday on music’s “biggest night” at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in ...

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean won the Grammy for best new artist at the 68th Annual Grammys on Sunday, while Kendrick Lamar won the first Grammy handed out on the CBS telecast for best rap ...