Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness once made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Luke prepares to be honored ...

Southern hip-hop’s influence continues shaping modern music through strategic sampling, with artists like Future, GloRilla and Sexyy Red drawing from classic Southern tracks. Recently, Juicy J noted ...

The hip hop community is mourning the loss of Young Bleed, the Baton Rouge rap veteran known for his classic hit “How Ya Do Dat.” The influential artist has passed away at 51 after suffering ...

Big K.R.I.T. has long been a quiet giant in Hip Hop — a cornerstone of the blog era whose name stood tall alongside titans like J. Cole, Wale, and Kendrick Lamar. As a XXL Freshman, he carried the ...

Born Joseph Sellers circa 1980s Monroe, Louisiana, Joe Bone has officially dropped into the southern rap like a meteor on unsuspecting listeners. Already known by many for his simply distinctive ...

The album features Southern rap icons like Juicy J and Z-Ro alongside rising artists such as Monaleo and LaRussell. A posthumous verse from Pimp C adds historical depth to the project. Bun B describes ...

During Black Music Month, our focus is on celebrating both the generational sounds and the artists who created them, especially those who have passed away. Hip-hop emerged as a testament to resilience ...

NPR Music has launched The South Got Something To Say, a canon of Southern hip-hop. Its creator, critic Briana Younger, and NPR's Rodney... 'The South Got Something To Say' Is A Celebratory Canon Of ...

At the 1995 Source Awards, André 3000 issued a proclamation, or a prophecy: "The South got something to say." Inspired by his words, this list represents some of the most impactful songs, albums and ...

OMB Peezy is kicking off 2025 with a bang. The Mobile, Alabama native has announced the release of his highly anticipated mixtape, Drifting Away. Slated to drop on January 17, this 17-track project is ...