His Roots Picnic freestyle had the force of a legend clearing the air, but it also raised a harder question: What does rap beef do for an icon who already won?

Canadian producer Boi-1da says Drake’s latest chart domination proves once again that the Toronto rap star is unstoppable. The Grammy-winning beatmaker, who worked on the tracks

The Bay Area rap veteran questioned why Drake's Mac Dre-inspired track has been embraced by local fans, arguing that the region once pushed back hard against outsiders borrowing its sound without

Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Unfortunately for all of us, Drake cannot get over losing a rap battle he instigated with Kendrick Lamar two years ago. In some ways,

The Iceman rollout is a case study in sustained intrigue. It proves that in an era of instant gratification, patience and theater still move the culture.

Rihanna isn’t the only superstar using their wardrobe to subtly address the public. Yesterday (July 13), Drake had something to get off of his chest, and he used a simple graphic tee to do so. On his official Instagram page, Drake uploaded an image of ...

Drake’s record label is seeking to have his lawsuit against it dismissed, arguing he “encouraged” his feud with Kendrick Lamar. This legal battle represents one of the most high-profile disputes in the music industry this year, with potential ...

When Nas said “hip-hop is dead,” this certainly isn’t what he meant. Since 1990, rap music has topped the music charts as arguably the most impactful genre in the world. But for the first time in history, rap is falling off big time, and there might ...