The New York Times

American Poets on the Hip-Hop Songs That Most Inspire Them

Rap and poetry have long been intertwined. Here, a handful of writers share some of the tracks that have helped them hone their own craft. The band The Roots at the House of Blues in Chicago, Ill., ...
Westword

English Teacher Bob Domonkos Seeks Rappers For “Booty-Centric” Song

Last week, we found this Craigslist ad seeking talented rappers: Need Rappers for booty-centric rap. I have a song I’d like to see get out there. I’d like to make a video of it as well (I have ...
The New York Times

The Artists Dismantling the Barriers Between Rap and Poetry

Though the two forms remain distinct, today’s rising stars in both genres are creating a shared literary ideal that gives voice to the Black and brown experience. By Adam Bradley THE ATLANTA-BASED ...

Megan Thee Stallion's first song about Klay Thompson ends historic absence of rap from Billboard Top 40

The Grammy-winner's song, "Lover Girl," debuted at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, marking the first rap song to break into the upper ranks since Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" dropped off.