TOPIC
Hip Hop
Hip Hop brings together a distinct part of entertainment and popular culture. Explore Young Hollywood’s hip hop stories and video coverage from across our archive.
VIDEOS
113 videos
Lil Uzi Vert Hypes Lil Baby at the Kids' Choice Awards
Girl Group XG on Rapping In 3 Different Languages
Would Luh Kel Kiss, Marry, or Kill Megan Thee Stallion?
ℒund Spills on Collabing with Noah Cyrus & Lil Skies on Broken Remix
YSN Flow Reveals How His Collabs with Lil Tjay & Melvoni Came About
Gavin Magnus on Outpacing Jake Paul
ZaeHD & CEO Make Shocking Revelation About Their Songwriting Process & Getting DM'd by Drake
Saweetie Reveals Typical Date Night with Quavo & Plays Tap In or Tap Out
Gashi Explains Why Sam Smith Almost Sang His Songs
Quinn XCII's Advice To His Younger Self
KSI: From Gaming Nerd to YouTube Star to Working with Rick Ross
Inside Quavo's boohooMAN Collection Party
Ludacris Talks Fear Factor, Food Trucks, & Carrie Underwood
Trippie Redd Hypes His Fave Rolling Loud Music Fest Highlights
Record Shopping With Singer-Songwriter Gnash
DJ Khaled Shares His Starstruck Story With Beyoncé & Rihanna
Did Crazy Rich Asians Star Awkwafina Ever Run Into Nicki Minaj At School?
How Ace Hood Manifested His Success
Blac Youngsta Admits Loving Lady Gaga
Why Yo Gotti Told Blac Youngsta To Stop Chasing Money
Why Tee Grizzley Gets Activated By Adele
How Tee Grizzley Went From Prison to Being Praised by LeBron James & Jay-Z
Birdman Reveals How He Inspired Drake & Nicki Minaj
Kent Jones Reveals His Dating Dealbreakers in Mind or Don't Mind Challenge
STORIES
68 stories
50 Cent: 5 Key Phases of His Signature Wardrobe
Explore the 5 distinct stages of 50 Cent's fashion evolution, charting his rise from Queens hip-hop star to bespoke executive television powerhouse.
Snoop Dogg Moments That Dominate Fan Feeds
From kitchen chaos with Martha Stewart to launching his Lovechild jewelry line, here is why Snoop Dogg clips continuously take over feeds.
JAY-Z Looks Back: 30 Years of Music, Memories, & Legacy
As many know, Shawn Carter — better known to the world as JAY-Z — is celebrating 3 decades in the music industry since releasing his 1996 debut album, 'Reasonable Doubt'.
Kendrick Lamar: 4 Defining Awards Show Moments
A look back at Kendrick Lamar's most significant awards milestones, historic stage appearances, and standout acceptance speeches throughout his celebrated career.
Snoop Dogg: 5 Dream Creative Moves We Want Next
Here are 5 dream projects, surprise genre crossovers, and screen roles we want Snoop Dogg to tackle next.
Post Malone's 4 Major Studio Albums, Ranked
Young Hollywood looks back across our 62 stories covering Post Malone to rank the chart-topping studio albums that turned Austin Post into an unstoppable hitmaker.
Lil Wayne Solidified Rap Greatness Through Pure Output
Lil Wayne transformed hip-hop through historic mixtapes, blockbuster Carter albums, and an unmatched eye for superstar talent across Young Money Entertainment.
Kendrick Lamar Wins BMI Songwriter of the Year
Kendrick Lamar earns Songwriter of the Year at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards alongside new collaborative tracks with producer Dahi.
The Reintroduction of Tina Snow: Megan Thee Stallion Teases 'Act III'!
Long before she was handling business in executive boardrooms for Hot Girl Productions or shutting down global festival stages, Megan Pete — known across the globe as Thee Stallion and Thee Hot Girl — was laying her foundation on pure, cold, uncompromising bars.
Kendrick Lamar is Making Movies, Not Just Music
We don’t just listen to a Kendrick Lamar album; we check into it. Here's why his album-as-cinema approach makes him the defining auteur for a new generation.
Post Malone Is The Genre-Fluid Star We All Needed
Post Malone isn’t just bending genres; he’s living in a world where they’ve dissolved. We break down how his mix of pop, hip-hop, and country feels so native to Gen Z.
Post Malone: The Genre-Fluid King of Comfort
Post Malone has built a career on defying musical labels. We explore why his mix of pop hooks, hip-hop beats, and country warmth makes him a true icon for Gen Z.
Kendrick Lamar's Cinematic Universe
In a world of fleeting singles, Kendrick Lamar treats his albums like films, building entire worlds with dense stories, visuals, and staging that reward repeat viewings.
5 Underrated Women in Hip-Hop!
With hip-hop artists like Ice Spice, Doja Cat, and Latto taking over the charts in recent years and breaking into the mainstream music scene, we’re reminded of all the…
Sunday Music Vids: 2pac
I admit, I’m pretty white. In fact, I’m practically translucent. But even I know a good gangsta rap jam when I hear one... even if I have to do so in private so as not to look like an idiot.
Sunday Music Vids: Tlc
It’s hard to believe, but Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, the pint-sized member of hip-hop girl group TLC, would be 44 now.
ARTIST TO WATCH: Brockhampton
When you think “boy band”, what comes to mind? One Direction, perhaps? Backstreet Boys? Well, the newest kids on the block are Brockhampton, a rap collective that originated in San Marcos, Texas.
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: NxWorries
What do you get when you combine a stellar producer with a prolific hip-hop artist? One of the best albums of 2016, Yes Lawd!
SUNDAY MUSIC VIDS: Biggie Smalls
This past Friday was an auspicious milestone in the hip-hop world – Fifteen years ago on March 9, Biggie Smalls (AKA The Notorious B.I.G.) was gunned down in a drive-by shooting in L.A. As with Tupac, his death remains unsolved...
SUNDAY MUSIC VIDS: Beastie Boys
Long after The Beastie Boys ceased to be “boys” in the biological sense of the word, they still knew how to deliver young, fresh beats to their rabid fans. And they did it for three decades.
Chance the Rapper Continues to Do It His Own Way!
Amanda the Writer is here to talk about her music obsession, Chance the Rapper.
What Really Made Muhammad Ali "The Greatest"
Muhammad Ali died at the age of 74 on June 3, and immediately after, a slew of articles came out talking about how Ali invented hip-hop.
SUNDAY MUSIC VIDS: Sir Mix-a-Lot
Shake that healthy butt! Thanks to His Royal Hineyness, Sir Mix-a-Lot, amply-padded women such as myself can rest assured that the extra baggage we’re swinging on our caboose is something to be cherished and proud of.
Why Kendrick Lamar's Grammy Nominations Are So Important
Kendrick Lamar has been in the music game for years, receiving numerous Grammy nominations in the past and has also populating on Billboard’s top charts, the Hot 100 and Billboard 200.
SUNDAY MUSIC VIDS: Missy Elliott
“Beep-beep! Who got the keys to the Jeep?” I don’t know about the Jeep, but Missy Elliott has the keys to getting perpetually stuck in my head at any given moment! Ms.
ARTIST TO WATCH: Dillon Rupp
Attention, music lovers! Dillon Rupp, AKA DJ Rupp, may only be 19 years old, but he’s already a DJ, artist, and Internet sensation, and definitely someone who needs to be on your radar!
ARTIST TO WATCH: Skate
Listen up, guys -- Nate Maloley, AKA Skate, is the next big thing in music, so you better get on board! This Omaha, Nebraska, native has always had a passion for hip-hop music and it shows.
Hip-Hop Pioneer Grandmaster Flash Hired as Music Consultant for Baz Luhrmann's "The Get Down"
Baz Luhrmann is moving away from the fall of Gatsby and the salacious Moulin Rouge to journey to the wild streets of 1970s New York City!
ARTIST TO WATCH: Devin K -- Plus EXCLUSIVE Video Premiere!
Calling all lovers of singer/athletes with blonde hair, blue eyes and tattoos -- Allow us to introduce you to Devin K!
2015 Coachella Lineup Revealed: Drake and AC/DC to Headline!
Coachella just dropped the lineup TODAY, and it is nothing short of amazing. Headliners include AC/DC on Friday, Jack White on Saturday, and Drake on Sunday!