Rap

Meek Mill Says Bubblegum Rap Won’t Last as He Pushes for More Meaning in Hip-Hop

The ‘Dreams and Nightmares’ artist drew a line between authentic street records and the heavily packaged songs he refuses to listen to.
11/25/2025

New Music Friday: 'Finally Over It' is Finally Here, Wale Comes Through With 'everything is a lot,' AZ Chike Teases His Next Move

Your weekend playlist just got an upgrade. Summer Walker closes out the 'Over It' series, Wale drops a new album, and AZ Chike kicks off his next era with a single from his upcoming album.
11/14/2025

Cardi B Reveals She Turned Down the Super Bowl Halftime Show

She admitted she wasn’t ready to take on the NFL’s biggest stage just yet, but teased she’ll be back when the timing is right.
09/05/2025

New Music Friday: Latto & Ice Spice Team Up for 'GYAT,' Veeze Releases L.O.A.T, and Miguel Returns with “New Martyrs”

This week is all about surprises — Latto and Ice Spice are on the same side, Veeze is back in that mode, and Miguel brings the vibe we’ve been missing.
09/05/2025
21:48

S1 • E5
Cheers to That!
Black Music Edition

La'Myia Good-Bellinger, Antoine Harris and Jon Chaffin reflect on the influence of Black music in their lives with personal stories, memories and the beats that move the culture forward.
07/31/2025

28 Days of Black History: From Juke Joints to Arenas, The Evolution of Black Music

The worldwide impact of Black artists, spanning many genres and years, cannot be denied.
02/09/2025
29:34

For the Love of Hip Hop
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Hip-hop legends MC Lyte, T.I., The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy and others discuss their earliest memories of falling in love with the genre, how it has changed their life and much more.
02/03/2025
22:14

Inside Look - Influencer Cyphers
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Devale Ellis, Yolanda Adams, Angela Rye and more step into the booth and try out their freestyle skills with the help of expert rap coaches.
10/25/2024
5:55

BET Hip Hop Awards Lookback - Rap City Booth 2022
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Host Big Tigger looks on as Rapsody, Havoc and G Herbo take turns setting the iconic Rap City Booth on fire with their energetic freestyles.
10/18/2024
1:11

2024 Hip Hop Awards Nissan Mobile Studio Recap
Hip Hop Awards 2024

We transformed the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks into The Nissan Mobile Studio, a state of the art recording studio, and it was a HIT on the #HipHopAwards red carpet. Stay locked in to see where we'll be next! @nissanusa #NissanMobileStudio #NissanAmplified #HipHopAwards
10/18/2024
3:07

Flau'Jae Johnson x Hip Hop Awards Nissan Amplified Stage Performance
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Straight from Baton Rouge, the October BET Amplified Artist of the Month Flau’Jae Johnson blew us away with her debut Hip Hop Awards performance on the Nissan Amplified Stage. She’s truly a star on and off the court!
10/15/2024