DaBaby’s ‘Pop Dat Thang’ Hits No. 1 on Hot Rap Songs Chart

DaBaby scores his first No. 1 on Billboard ’s Hot Rap Songs chart in nearly six years as “Pop Dat Thang” tops the list dated ...
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U2’s Frontman Scores His First Rap Hit Alongside A Hip-Hop Legend

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Lil Wayne’s “The Days” featuring Bono debuts at No. 21 on the Hot ...
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Kendrick Lamar Blocks One Of Hip-Hop’s Most Successful Women From A New No. 1

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Cardi B’s “Outside” debuts at No. 2 on both Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip ...

The Best Rap Songs About Mothers for Mother's Day

They're the rocks in our lives, our biggest motivators, our No. 1 annoyances, and one of the most iconic ad-libs of all-time.
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The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week

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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25 Best Rap Albums of 2025

In a year that had no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40 for the first time since 1990, rap thrived in so many other ways. This list of the 25 best rap albums of 2025 includes grand ...