Opinion

Hip-Hop Misses Top 40 for the First Time in 35 Years — But Every New Taylor Swift Song Made the Chart

For the first time since 1990, the Top 40 of Billboard's Hot 100 chart is completely devoid of any hip-hop and/or rap songs.
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Ultimate Halloween Playlist: 30 Songs That Deliver Thrills and Chills

“Yonkers” by Tyler, The Creator As far as eerie Halloween vibes go, “Yonkers” is one of many Tyler tracks that perfectly set ...

Missy Elliott, Vybz Kartel & More React to Hurricane Melissa Devastating Jamaica & Cuba: ‘Prayers Up for Everyone’

Stars including Missy Elliott, Vybz Kartel & others are sending words of support to help Jamaica & Cuba rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

Meet America Foster — Major Lazer’s Youngest & First Woman Member: ‘Felt Like I Had Known These Guys for Ages’

America Foster, the newest member of Major Lazer, speaks with Billboard about her new "Bruk Down" music video with Parris Goebel and Sadboi, and more.

The Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40 Has No Rap Songs for the First Time in 35 Years

For the first time since February 1990, the Billboard Hot 100 ’s top 40 section contained zero rap songs on the chart dated ...

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 34 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night Songs Revealed Ahead of Week 8

After several injuries affected Halloween Night, season 34 of Dancing With the Stars is raising the stakes with Rock & Roll ...

No Rap Songs in the Top 40 for First Time in 35 Years: Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Luther' Exits Billboard Hot 100

Billboard's recent change in threshold for songs to remain in the top 40 of the Hot 100 list booted Kendrick Lamar and SZA's ...