Determining who the “first rapper” was isn’t as straightforward as naming a single artist or moment. Rap didn’t emerge overnight—it evolved over decades, shaped by a blend of musical, cultural, and social influences.

Nobody is safe in this All Stars Rappin' Roast!

Snoop Dogg chats with Hoda and Jenna about everything from encouraging his children to “create their own shoe print,” to sharing his thoughts on social media's viral animals, even revealing his secret love for cats! How can you not get the biggest grin w...

This should give you the biggest smile. Watch Bette Reynolds's Full Blind Audition of 'Rapper's Delight' by The Sugarhill Gang from The Voice UK season 13 in 2024.

The rapper, whose breakthrough single went viral on TikTok, chats about its success before performing it and "Say Cheese."

She is the first female rap artist to be inducted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The stars of pop and rap join forces for the first time on a new recording of "Did Somebody Say".

From the film "Let It Shine" released 2012.

Artis Leon Ivey Jr., known professionally as Coolio, was an American rapper. First rising to fame as a member of the gangsta rap group WC and the Maad Circle, Coolio achieved mainstream success as a solo artist in the mid-to-late 1990s with his albums It...

Coolio performs a song off of the soundtrack to the film "Dangerous Minds." 09/05/95 - "Late Night With Conan O'Brien"

Cori Broadus is hip hop royalty being the youngest daughter of Snoop Dogg.

Many of you may remember when "Men in Black" came out. You likely recognized the bass line if you were born before the 80s.

Flau'Jae is a STAR! See why Simon Cowell gets emotional during the basketball star's performance to "Ready or Not" by Lauryn Hill. The beast within has been unleashed! AGT: All-Stars 2023 returns Monday, February 6 at 8/7c on NBC.

The Blessed Madonna Remix

The latest hit from Metro Boomin featuring 21 Savage and that iconic voice that is The Weeknd.