Explore the best rap albums of 2025, from Clipse to Cardi B. These projects defined the year’s sound and spirit. Dive into ...

It was the best of hip-hop times. It was the worst of hip-hop times. Ha! 2025 was a rollercoaster of rap music’s highs and lows. The duality was so real. I can’t recall a year with such a wide array ...

The Hip-Hop world lost a true pioneer when Gene “Groove” Allen passed away in February 2025. As a key member of Groove B. Chill, Allen helped bridge the gap between Hip-Hop’s golden era and mainstream ...

Hip-Hop Wired approached the compiling of this list of top Hip-Hop releases in the same fashion we approach our CRT FRSH ...

Love it or not, Die With a Smile by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga followed listeners all through 2025 and defined the year’s sound ...