In the new version of CRT FRSH, we're featuring 20 songs, alternating between acts you should know and acts you need to know.

Another 4/20 is upon us. Hip-hop culture and cannabis go hand in hand like rolling papers and sticky green. We have your kick covered from laid-back vibes to smoke session anthems. We get it. Listen ...

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Future is up for six nominations at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, following a massive year where he dropped two albums and a deluxe version one, showcasing his unmatched work ethic. Known for his ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Chocc and Rhyan Douglas. By Kyle Denis Another week, brings another shocking new legal filing. Following bombshells legal actions ...

Kendrick Lamar and Drake both appear on the list, revealing Barack isn't picking sides in their rap feud. His selections show continued support for global Black music and genre fusion. Former ...

All hail the queens! We're celebrating Women's History Month by paying respect to the ladies who keep our playlists lit. Undeniably, Hip Hop and R&B have always been shaped by women—whether or not ...

September 1, 2026 • NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week ...