Queen Latifah, Chuck D and more rap legends on 'Rapper's Delight' and their early hip-hop influences
While hip-hop celebrates 50 years of life, The Associated Press asked some of the genre’s most popular artists to recall their first rap song experience and how the moment resonated with them.
While hip-hop celebrates 50 years of life, The Associated Press asked some of the genre’s most popular artists to recall their first rap song experience and how the moment resonated with them.
Lightning causes shelter-in-place order at Beyoncé concert
The Beyoncé concert being held in Washington D.C.'s FedEx Field was delayed due to a shelter-in-place order caused by lightning in the area.
The Beyoncé concert being held in Washington D.C.'s FedEx Field was delayed due to a shelter-in-place order caused by lightning in the area.
'Barbie' hits $1 billion in ticket sales, breaking record for female directors
In modern box office history, just 53 movies have made over $1 billion -- and “Barbie" is now the biggest to be directed by one woman, Greta Gerwig.
In modern box office history, just 53 movies have made over $1 billion -- and “Barbie" is now the biggest to be directed by one woman, Greta Gerwig.
Elon Musk says cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg will be livestreamed for charity
Zuckerberg is actually trained in mixed martial arts, while Musk said he's been bringing weights to lift at work.
Zuckerberg is actually trained in mixed martial arts, while Musk said he's been bringing weights to lift at work.
Angus Cloud's mother denies 'Euphoria' star died by suicide: 'He did not intend to check out of this world'
Just one week after Angus Cloud tragically died, questions remain regarding the "Euphoria" actor's passing, prompting speculation on social media.
Just one week after Angus Cloud tragically died, questions remain regarding the "Euphoria" actor's passing, prompting speculation on social media.
Jamie Foxx deletes and apologizes for social media post users accused of being ‘horrifically antisemitic'
Foxx deleted the post but clarified that it was not intended to be antisemitic at all.
Foxx deleted the post but clarified that it was not intended to be antisemitic at all.
O'Shae Sibley latest: High school student charged with hate-motivated murder
O'Shae Sibley was stabbed to death at a New York City gas station during a confrontation at one of the pumps, where Sibley was dancing with friends to a Beyoncé song.
O'Shae Sibley was stabbed to death at a New York City gas station during a confrontation at one of the pumps, where Sibley was dancing with friends to a Beyoncé song.
United Arab Emirates to release 'Barbie' movie after delay over content issues
The movie features several actors as “Barbies” and “Kens,” including Hari Nef, a transgender actress who plays one of the Barbies.
The movie features several actors as “Barbies” and “Kens,” including Hari Nef, a transgender actress who plays one of the Barbies.
Cardi B's now infamous mic is being sold for charity
The microphone Cardi B hurled into a crowd after a drink was thrown at her was up to nearly $100,000 on eBay as of midday Friday.
The microphone Cardi B hurled into a crowd after a drink was thrown at her was up to nearly $100,000 on eBay as of midday Friday.
The Concord Pavilion has a new name
The Concord Pavilion has a new name.
The Concord Pavilion has a new name.
Mark Margolis, 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul' actor, dies at 83
The Emmy-nominated actor was best known for playing Hector “Tio" Salamanca, a former drug kingpin in AMC’s “Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul."
The Emmy-nominated actor was best known for playing Hector “Tio" Salamanca, a former drug kingpin in AMC’s “Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul."
Steph Curry makes rap video debut...in a boat!
Golden State Warriors star shooter Steph Curry has many, many talents. And now rapping in a new music video is one of them.
Golden State Warriors star shooter Steph Curry has many, many talents. And now rapping in a new music video is one of them.
Cardi B won't face charges after mic throwing incident
Cardi B won’t face any charges after she launched a microphone into her audience during a show in Las Vegas last weekend, police confirmed.
Cardi B won’t face any charges after she launched a microphone into her audience during a show in Las Vegas last weekend, police confirmed.
Lizzo releases statement after former dancers file lawsuit alleging hostile work environment
According to Lizzo, the rumors aren't true.
According to Lizzo, the rumors aren't true.
Beyoncé selling $157 'listening-only' tickets for ‘Renaissance’ tour, angering fans
Ticket prices may vary depending on where you're sitting, but based on the average prices on sites like Ticketmaster and Stub Hub, fans can expect to pay more than $300 for decent seats.
Ticket prices may vary depending on where you're sitting, but based on the average prices on sites like Ticketmaster and Stub Hub, fans can expect to pay more than $300 for decent seats.
Lizzo responds to harassment claims, lawsuit by former dancers: 'Gut-wrenchingly difficult'
“Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed," Lizzo said Thursday on Instagram.
“Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed," Lizzo said Thursday on Instagram.
Taylor Swift gives over $50 million in bonuses to entire Eras Tour staff: Report
In addition to the bonuses Taylor Swift gave to her tour truck drivers, the singer also gave large bonuses to her entire Eras Tour staff, according to reports.
In addition to the bonuses Taylor Swift gave to her tour truck drivers, the singer also gave large bonuses to her entire Eras Tour staff, according to reports.
Taylor Swift in LA: Politicians urge concert postponements in solidarity with striking hotel workers
California’s lieutenant governor and other elected officials urged Taylor Swift to postpone her Los Angeles concerts as a way to stand in solidarity with striking hotel workers.
California’s lieutenant governor and other elected officials urged Taylor Swift to postpone her Los Angeles concerts as a way to stand in solidarity with striking hotel workers.
Suzanne Somers reveals breast cancer returned: 'This is familiar battleground'
"Three's Company" star Suzanne Somers was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, and says she's been living with cancer "for decades now."
"Three's Company" star Suzanne Somers was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, and says she's been living with cancer "for decades now."
Cardi B accused of battery after flinging mic at fan during Vegas concert
Rapper Cardi B hurled her microphone at an audience member who threw a drink at her on stage.
Rapper Cardi B hurled her microphone at an audience member who threw a drink at her on stage.