VICE

Hip-Hop Isn’t in the Top 40 for the First Time Since 1990 (And That Might Be a Good Thing)

Hip-hop is going to be fine. Lately, fans have been going through an existential crisis over the state of the genre and culture. For the first time since February 1990, there are no rap songs in the ...
American Songwriter

No Skips: 3 Perfect Rap Albums From the Golden Age of the 1990s

Let’s take a vote. For everyone who believes that the 1990s were the best years for rap music, raise your hand. Okay, that’s one… two… three… all of you ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1990, an Iconic Hip-Hop Song With a “Stolen” Beat Started a Four-Week Run at No. 1

In terms of artistic advancement, many rap fans would probably not consider Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby” a genre-shifting single. However, regarding popular appeal, they probably would, as it was the ...
VICE

3 Iconic Rap Debut Albums From the 1990s That Still Slap

In professional sports, players receive awards like Rookie of the Year. The trophy marks the newcomer who had the best season over a given 12 months. Well, given that, doesn’t it seem like there ...
Billboard

Here’s What The Alchemist Has to Say About No Rap Songs Being in Hot 100 Top 40 for First Time Since 1990

The legendary producer had an interesting take on mainstream rap's downward trend. By Angel Diaz The Alchemist has added his two cents on the topic that had Rap Twitter in a frenzy this week. On ...
Hypebeast

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 — over 35 years — the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40 contained zero rap songs on the chart dated October 25, 2025 The removal of Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “luther,” ...
Men's Journal

History-Making Rap Album Reached No. 1 Today in 1990

View post: 27 Years Ago Today, This Kevin Spacey Film Premiered, Then Ranked No. 11 Among the Greatest Movies of All Time "Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em" was the first rap album to top the Billboard ...