When the calendar finally flipped from the ‘90s to the ‘00s, hip-hop was nearing its commercial peak. The decade began with some of the biggest budgets for a few of the genre’s most successful stars ...

Before you read any further, answer this: What was 50 Cent’s debut single? If you replied “Wanksta,” you'd be wrong. Maybe you answered “How to Rob,” which will earn you an E for effort. In 1997, ...

In late June, in order to celebrate hip-hop’s 50-year anniversary, Billboard released a list of their top 50 rap groups of all time. Coming in at No. 11 was Atlanta group Migos, comprised of Quavo, ...

Ja Rule opens up about his historic rivalry with 50 Cent, sharing a mature and positive perspective on competition, respect, ...

There was a brief moment during Hip Hop 50 Live — an epic celebration of the golden anniversary of hip-hop that stretched from Friday night into Saturday morning at New York’s Yankee Stadium— that ...

Stream the playlist via Spotify or YouTube. As it celebrates its 50th birthday, hip-hop is a global phenomenon. But to map the music's true impact, you have to look closer. Here's a playlist guide to ...