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 ...

Rap is a lyrical expression of social, cultural, and political issues in present society. Unsurprisingly, rap music is the most popular genre of music and features predominantly Black artists ...

The Language of Hip Hop, a new longform data visualization by Matt Daniels, takes a deep dive into the lyrics of hip-hop to figure out what, precisely, makes the genre so compelling. “This was an ...

It’s no secret that embellishment and exaggeration play a key role in plenty of artistic mediums. From Hollywood films that are “based on a true story” to autobiographical accounts, people almost need ...

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ATLANTA - Should a rapper's lyrics be used against them as evidence in court? That's the question that will be posed to Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville in the case against rapper ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Friday that limits the use of rap lyrics in criminal court cases in California. The law requires "a court, in a criminal proceeding ...

While many rappers indulge in luxuries like fancy jewelry and cars, there’s one intangible aspect that serves as a more significant flex: A father’s relationship with his children. Rap’s bond with ...

The use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials has become a controversial practice in the legal system. This trend raises concerns about freedom of expression, racial bias, and the ...

In the history of hip-hop, some rappers have set out to murder the competition with lyrics that have ranged from vicious to downright violent. But a group of music stars — led by Brooklyn’s own Rock & ...

Can a criminal defendant's own rap lyrics serve as evidence against him in court? It appears they can be, and the music industry is crying foul. As reported in yesterday's Wall Street Journal, ...