Has rap's reign ended? The roiling debate ahead of the Grammys

Rap music made headlines for losing its Billboard chart dominance, but it's being celebrated more than ever at the 2026 ...
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This Year in Music: Rap battle of the year

This story is the second installment of a three-part series discussing major changes in popular music throughout the course of 2024. Today’s story focuses on the current state of rap music. This year ...
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Rap falls off the Billboard Top 40 for the first time in 35 years — here’s what’s behind the drop

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