Jay-Z once famously rapped, “30 is the new 20.” On the Dr. Dre-produced “30 Something,” the line was partly Jay grappling with aging in a young man’s game and partly a rationale for being 36 and still ...

Last month, we published our annual list of the best rappers in their 20s. One common critique is how we define “best” and “rappers.” Our list is meant as a temperature check on the game—spotlighting ...

Few artists turn chaos into an empire, but NBA YoungBoy has rewritten the rules of rap. From battling the streets of Baton Rouge to topping charts behind bars, every release has shattered expectations ...

Cornel Dews gave ChatGPT some criteria and asked it to create a “Top 50 Rappers Over 40” list. But did the AI get it right or miss the mark? Cornel Dews discusses ranking rappers over 40-years old and ...