Rap music made headlines for losing its Billboard chart dominance, but it's being celebrated more than ever at the 2026 Grammys. So what's going on?

To the delight of music fans, the 2026 Grammy Awards are almost here. The lead-up to the big night, as per usual, has featured plenty of conversation and debate about who the best picks are for each of the different categories.

Many of the hip-hop’s most lauded works this year feature religious themes—themes that arguably helped spark a renewal of hip-hop itself.

At the turn of the 21st century, important rappers were making music. These are three rap Grammy Award winners from 2002 we know by heart.

As rap stops appearing in global charts, fans wonder if rap is on the decline in it's prominence in the current culture.

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Nearly 15 years after the Grammys started handing out trophies to rappers, these are three rap Grammy Award winners who took home the prize in 2004.

In May, when the company filed its motion to dismiss, UMG characterized Drake’s allegations as “wild conspiracies” and described the lawsuit as “Drake’s attempt to save face for his unsuccessful rap battle with Lamar.”

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Hip-hop is bigger than ever, as it’s the most-consumed genre of music in America, and it has been for several years now.

The artist reflects on how the chaotic eight years since his last release — including three kids and two trials — led to his latest album, “Don’t Be Dumb.”

Rap music had a strong year in 2025, and 2026 is coming with even more new music. Big stars are getting ready to drop new albums. The lineup of the most anticipated rap albums of 2026 is packed with projects, and we are breaking down their release dates.

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