SA hip hop flourished as artists used the genre as a potent tool for social commentary and expression, addressing pressing issues such as inequality, crime and urban conflict. Join us on a ...

The vibrant 1990s marked a revolutionary period in the South African music scene, propelling hip hop into the spotlight and weaving its rhythms and rhymes into the very fabric of everyday life.

What’s the most iconic hip-hop track of the 21st Century? 1Xtra listeners have had their say. To mark the station’s 20 year anniversary, we’re asking listeners to pick their favourite ...

Many netizens were stunned to learn that two giant rappers in the SA hip-hop industry, Emtee and Big Zulu, have buried their hatchets and are now working together on an upcoming collaboration.

Hip-hop/rap reigned as the most common primary genre in the Hot 100’s top 10 throughout 2024, contributing to 38% of all top 10 hits, and bounding from a 23% take in 2023. Pop placed second with ...