100 Best Hip Hop Blogs and Websites (Rap Blogs)

1. All Hip Hop

Daily Hip-Hop News, Exclusives, Interviews, Reviews, and Breaking Info From AllHipHop. Read up on what's happening with rappers like Drake, Lil Wayne, Kanye West and upcoming artists too!
allhiphop.com/news
5.8K⋅ 332.1K ⋅5 posts / day Get Email Contact

2. XXL Mag

New York, US
A leading voice in hip-hop since 1997, XXL delivers the latest hip-hop music, news and features to a highly engaged urban audience in print and online.
xxlmag.com
2.1M⋅ 4.8M⋅ 5.4M ⋅6 posts / day Get Email Contact

3. Hot New Hip Hop

US
HotNewHipHop.com empowers artists by letting them showcase their music to real hip hop fans. Meanwhile, our members enjoy the latest and hottest in hip hop singles, mixtapes, videos and news. HNHH attracts over 8 million unique users monthly... and we're growing steadily.
hotnewhiphop.com
930.6K⋅ 1.6M⋅ 343.2K ⋅10 posts / day Get Email Contact

4. Hip Hop Wired

New York, US
Hip Hop Wired is the premier destination for the latest on Hip-Hop Culture & Urban Lifestyle. Our mission is to accurately survey the Hip-Hop landscape with proper perspective, championing topics we believe should be celebrated, yet remaining impartial enough to lend a critical eye to issues that deserve deliberation and debate.
hiphopwired.com
141.9K⋅ 125.8K⋅ 22.4K ⋅30 posts / week Get Email Contact

5. Hip Hop & More

Probably the most overlooked Hip Hop blog as far as delivering consistent content timely and efficiently, the website continues to break music, videos, and tracklistings, while updating the Internets radio rips with CD quality cuts. Ranked no.9 in Digital Power 30 list by The Source Magazine. Get familiar
hiphop-n-more.com
9.3K⋅ 28.3K⋅ 14.3K ⋅1 post / day Get Email Contact

6. 2 Dope Boyz

Brooklyn, New York, US
The latest in Hip-Hop and rap music - from mixtapes, weekly dope, news, and insightful editorials.
2dopeboyz.com
65.5K⋅ 88.5K ⋅16 posts / week Get Email Contact

7. Underground Hip Hop Blog

Los Angeles, California, US
Top underground Hip Hop blog on the web. A True underground Hip Hop site consisting of independent artists, producers, DJs, and promoters featuring fresh music from around the world. UndergroundHipHopBLOG.com allows you to stay on top on the latest music in the independent scene.
undergroundhiphopb..
115.5K⋅ 14.9K ⋅12 posts / week Get Email Contact

8. The Source

US
For 25 years, The Source has been the leading international voice for the ever-evolving world of Hip-Hop music, culture and politics. It is our goal to cover every aspect of this unique and vibrant culture-from the streets that spawn our increasingly creative music and fashion to the power players that direct the boardrooms and make our products into viable commodities and profitable investments.
thesource.com
1.8M⋅ 790.9K ⋅8 posts / day Get Email Contact

9. Genius

Brooklyn, New York, US
Genius celebrates More Than The Music - the lyrics, the stories behind the songs, and the creative connections that meaningfully drive culture. As the world's biggest music encyclopedia with a passionate community of more than two million contributors, Genius is a destination for artists, creatives, and superfans to discuss and deconstruct all things music.
genius.com
1.5M⋅ 1.8M ⋅12 posts / month Get Email Contact

10. HYPEBEAST

US
Standing at the forefront of fashion and culture, Hypebeast Ltd. uncovers the latest, emerging trends and creates a lifestyle universe through highly-curated content and various business offerings that inspires, educates, and connects a global audience.
hypebeast.com
4.4M⋅ 840.2K ⋅3 posts / month Get Email Contact

11. World Star Hip Hop | Music Videos

US
WorldstarHipHop is home to everything entertainment & hip hop. The top urban outlet responsible for breaking the latest urban news!
worldstarhiphop.co..
9.1M⋅ 5.7M⋅ 22.2M ⋅30 posts / day Get Email Contact

12. Hot97

New York City, New York, US
HOT 97 is the most recognized source of Hip Hop and R&B. Content offering includes 'hear it here first' music, exclusive interviews, and industry-leading live events that are hosted by celebrity personalities.
hot97.com
1.5M⋅ 1.2M ⋅1 post / day Get Email Contact

13. VIBE Magazine

New York City, New York, US
VIBE is a leading entertainment and lifestyle brand delivering content across multiple media platforms to a diverse audience around the world. With over 25 years of celebrating Black culture, VIBE continues to embrace the soulful roots that chronicle the artists, celebrities, sounds, fashion, and events from hip-hop and R&B to the modern-day converging music landscape.
vibe.com
2M⋅ 854K ⋅8 posts / week Get Email Contact

14. Thisis50

New York City, New York, US
Thisis50 is a home for all the latest News, Videos, Interviews, Music, Battles, Freestyles, Mixtapes, Indies, Afro/UK Music, 50 Cent, and G-Unit.
thisis50.com
367.5K⋅ 234K ⋅9 posts / day Get Email Contact

15. The FADER

New York City, New York, US
The FADER is the definitive voice of emerging music and the lifestyle that surrounds it. Check out interviews, outings, music videos, advice, and performances with musicians, artists, and designers.
thefader.com
549.3K⋅ 638.4K ⋅5 posts / week Get Email Contact

16. Billboard HipHop

Billboard HipHop is a magazine for music and rappers news.
billboardhiphop.com
12.3M⋅ 14.1M ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact

17. Okayplayer

Brooklyn, New York, US
Stay informed on Hip Hop Music, Audio, Video, Reviews, News, Interviews, Blogs, and Discussion Board. Okayplayer is the original progressive urban music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music connoisseurs worldwide.
okayplayer.com
236.5K⋅ 108.2K⋅ 170.9K ⋅29 posts / week Get Email Contact

18. Rap Radar

New York, US
Rap Radar is the Premiere Rap Blog for the latest news, music and video in Hip Hop Culture. Articles cover albums, mixtapes, songs, and videos.
rapradar.com
46.7K⋅ 203.5K⋅ 315.3K ⋅17 posts / week ⋅ Mar 2009 Get Email Contact

19. Complex » Pigeons & Planes

New York, US
Pigeons & Planes is all about music discovery, supporting new artists, and delivering the best music curation online and in IRL. We're always listening. Making Culture Pop. Find the latest entertainment news and the best in music, pop culture, sneakers, style, exclusive interviews, features, and more.
complex.com/pigeon..
5.3M⋅ 2.6M ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact

20. The Hype Magazine Business

Indianapolis, Indiana, US
More than just an average urban music magazine, The Hype Magazine services our readers and subscribers a diverse collection of stories, interviews and impactful editorials. Hype is not a niche market outlet, our audience range includes fashion fans; gamers; movie nuts; MMA followers; EDM; rock, television personalities, etc., if it's news worthy we cover it.
thehypemagazine.com
29.1K⋅ 188.2K ⋅4 posts / day Get Email Contact

21. DatPiff

DatPiff is an online distribution platform that was launched in 2005. It is headquartered in Pennsylvania. It specializes in hip-hop, rap, and urban music. The site was founded in the spring of 2005 by Marcus Frasier.
datpiff.com/news
1.7M⋅ 652.6K ⋅10 posts / week Get Email Contact

22. UPROXX | Music

The most recent hip hop news and discussion on UPROXX. Keep current on today's music culture with the latest UPROXX coverage.
uproxx.com/music
2.3M⋅ 89.4K⋅ 620.9K ⋅6 posts / day Get Email Contact

23. DJBooth | The Authority in Hip Hop

New York, US
DJBooth features top new R&B & Rap songs, music charts, mixtape & album downloads and reviews, and videos from mainstream and underground hip hop artists. There is no gossip and no celebrity sightings, just quality content and freely-streaming music and videos.
djbooth.net
176K⋅ 133.9K⋅ 29.9K ⋅10 posts / quarter Get Email Contact

24. SOHH.com | For All Rap, Hip-Hop & Urban News

Jersey City, New Jersey, US
When you need to know, SOHH.com is the place to go for the latest information on hip-hop, rap music, sneakers, rappers, mixtapes, new videos and urban news.
sohh.com
9.6K⋅ 22K ⋅28 posts / week Get Email Contact

25. Fake Shore Drive

Chicago, Illinois, US
Fake Shore Drive is a Chicago-based music blog and media company founded in 2007. Its primary focus is showcasing Chicago's hip-hop and R&B scene, but now our scope is expanded to cover the entire midwest urban music scene.
fakeshoredrive.com
18.8K⋅ 129.1K ⋅3 posts / week Get Email Contact

26. Hip Hop Vibe

North Carolina, US
Officially launched on September 6, 2009, Hip Hop Vibe delivers the latest in hip hop news and music with videos, songs, and mixtapes. Exclusive interviews are also included with many of the biggest names in hip hop, hip hop reality TV, DJs, and models.
hip-hopvibe.com
20.8K⋅ 11.5K ⋅2 posts / day Get Email Contact

27. Rapzilla | Christian Rap & Urban Christian Culture

US
Christian Rap & Urban Christian Culture's most visited destination has been Rapzilla.com, since 2003. The top source for new Christian Hip Hop music, news, exclusive interviews and more.
rapzilla.com
131.9K⋅ 80.3K⋅ 100.5K ⋅3 posts / day Get Email Contact

28. OnSMASH

New York, US
OnSMASH is a Hip Hop Blog all about Hip Hop music, videos, mixtapes & urban lifestyle curated daily!
onsmash.com
5.6K⋅ 73K ⋅22 posts / month Get Email Contact

29. Thizzler On The Roof | The Latest Bay Area Rap & Hip-Hop, Updated Daily

San Francisco, California, US
Thizzler On The Roof is a Bay Area based media company dedicated to bringing together and putting the spotlight on talented Bay Area artists. Updated daily with the latest Bay Area songs, music videos, interviews, mixtapes & more.
thizzler.com
133K⋅ 50.1K⋅ 188.7K ⋅15 posts / week Get Email Contact

30. Passion of the Weiss

Founded in November of 2005, The Passion of the Weiss is an online magazine edited by Los Angeles-based writer/journalist, Jeff Weiss. Typically focusing on music, The Passion has also broken ranks to cover television, film, and sports.
passionweiss.com
7.9K⋅ 57.4K ⋅4 posts / week Get Email Contact

31. HipHopSince1987

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Dedicated to the reader's everyday Hip Hop needs from the latest news, music, videos, mixtapes, rap music, event photos, sneaker/ fashion updates, and sports. HipHopSince1987.com strives to deliver the must-have music content from mainstream artists while shinning the light on up-and-coming artists as well.
hiphopsince1987.com
23.6K⋅ 150 ⋅30 posts / week Get Email Contact

32. Sway's Universe

US
Sway's Universe Keeping You Up To Date On Everything Music, Fashion, Lifestyle & More!
swaysuniverse.com
22.8K⋅ 27.5K⋅ 81.6K ⋅2 posts / week Get Email Contact

33. Sahiphopza

South Africa
Download, and Stream Daily South african Podcast, Songs, Fakaza, hip-hop, mixtapes, videos & news updated daily on Sahiphopza!!!
sahiphopza.com
18.5K⋅ 3.1K ⋅21 posts / day Get Email Contact

34. Word Is Bond

Chawton, England, UK
The Word Is Bond started in 2010 and is a hip-hop blog that serves the best of the Underground hip hop scene from talented unknown acts & labels around the world. As a team of dedicated writers, we try our best to deliver quality hip-hop music and articles.
thewordisbond.com
11.5K⋅ 7.5K ⋅27 posts / week Get Email Contact

35. Stereofox Music Blog

Berlin, Germany
Stereofox is a music blog that helps you discover new indie, alternative and electronic music. Listen, add to favorites and share with friends. Stereofox is a collaboration project involving music addicts from around the world.
stereofox.com
9.9K⋅ 8.8K ⋅3 posts / day Get Email Contact

36. Hip Hop Golden Age | The No. 1 Classic Hip Hop Platform

Hiphop from the oldschool early 80's to the golden age of hiphop - late 80's & early 90's; with the occasional contemporary classic thrown in. Like your favorites, pay tribute to the pioneers & hip hop legends and help to keep real hip hop alive!
hiphopgoldenage.com
47K⋅ 265.9K ⋅3 posts / month Get Email Contact

37. nappyafro.com | Dopest Website Ever

US
nappyafro.com was born on January 15, 2007 and was made because King Jerm & B-Easy wanted to debate and dissect Hip-Hop with a audience outside of work, the block, & the barbershop. Be it talking about sports, professional wrestling, movies, and all of the above, we always try to come at it with a Hip-Hop angle.
nappyafro.com
12.3K⋅ 4.2K⋅ 89.6K ⋅2 posts / week Get Email Contact

38. Vulture

Daily coverage of TV, movies, music, books, theater, art, and the entertainment industry. Vulture is a part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. They guide their audience from discovery to obsession. They inspire essential conversations about what's now, what's next, and what's possible.
vulture.com
2 posts / week Get Email Contact

39. GRUNGECAKE

US
GRUNGECAKE is a global music discovery channel conceived by global music mogul and award-winning publicist Richardine Bartee. It is a blog, a record label, and a creative agency.
grungecake.com
4.6K⋅ 9.3K ⋅5 posts / week Get Email Contact

40. MemphisRap.com | Rap Songs, Downloads, Artists And Playlists

Memphis, Tennessee, US
Memphis' Premier Internet Source of Hip Hop News, Songs, Videos, Culture, Events, and more.
memphisrap.com
3.6K⋅ 1.8K ⋅7 posts / month Get Email Contact

41. Respect My Region

Lynnwood, Washington, US
Respect My Region is the number one authority for northwest music, culture, events, cannabis and more.
respectmyregion.com
42.7K⋅ 9.9K ⋅1 post / day Get Email Contact

42. Desi Hip Hop

California, US
DesiHipHop.com is the #1 platform empowering the Hip-Hop movement in South Asian communities globally.
desihiphop.com
826.9K⋅ 17.7K⋅ 85.9K ⋅30 posts / year Get Email Contact

43. Birthplace Magazine | Top Website For New York Area Hip-Hop & Rap Music

New York, US
We are Birthplace Magazine (www.BirthplaceMag.com), an award-winning website dedicated to documenting the hip hop music scene in the New York tri-state area.
birthplacemag.com
4.5K⋅ 2.1K ⋅3 posts / week Get Email Contact

44. Indie Hip Hop Magazine

US
Indiehiphop.net is an Internet magazine and music promotional service that focuses on independent music, business, entrepreneurship, and news as it relates to hip-hop culture.
indiehiphop.net
10.2K⋅ 11.9K⋅ 2.1K ⋅2 posts / month Get Email Contact

45. Bringing Down The Band

Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Bringing Down The Band (BDTB) is an Indianapolis, Indiana eclectic music blog focused on new hip hop, beats & other eclectic music. We distribute dopeness. Mission is to share Indiana hip hop to the world and world to Indiana.
bringingdowntheban..
4.5K⋅ 8.3K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact

46. Blackout Hip Hop

Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
Blackout Hip Hop is a PREMIUM music blog co-founded by DJ PHAT PHILLIE & is fully dedicated to Croatian and International Hip-Hop.
blackouthiphop.com
4.2K ⋅13 posts / week Get Email Contact

47. FADED4U

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Fashion, Music, Entertainment and Lifestyle
faded4u.com
4.7K⋅ 2.6K ⋅2 posts / day Get Email Contact

48. HipHop Magz

Stream new hip-hop music every day, get the latest hip-hop news, and discover the most recent emerging hip-hop artists. Whether it's the newest record from your favorite buzzing rapper or a track from the kid in his room down the block, our goal is to provide you with the absolute best of hip-hop music.
hiphopmagz.com
4.6K⋅ 1.8K ⋅30 posts / week Get Email Contact

49. Halla Back | Hip Hop Urban News

HallaBack is your #1 source for all things HipHop and urban life, Here you are welcome to share videos, stories, news, gossip, mixed tapes announcements, Hiphop singles and all things related to the culture of African Americans, Hiphop or urban life.
hallaback.com
11.5K⋅ 70 ⋅30 posts / day Get Email Contact

50. Run The Trap Blog

Chicago, Illinois, US
The best trap music, EDM, and Hip Hop news, downloads, and mixes. Run The Trap was created to bring underground trap music, Hip Hop, club music, and other related genres to the forefront.
runthetrap.com/blog
1.1M⋅ 38.2K ⋅1 post / day Get Email Contact

51. The R Report

Douglas, Georgia, US
Covers latest news in the hip hop culture, along with giving the independent artists a platform to gain major exposure.
therreportmag.com
702⋅ 12.8K ⋅3 posts / week Get Email Contact

52. Raptology | Rap Encyclopedia

Brooklyn, New York, US
Breaking news, songs, video, and mixtapes updated daily. Plus interviews, album reviews, girls and editorials. Raptology has got it all.
raptology.com
468⋅ 716⋅ 4.7K ⋅1 post / day Get Email Contact

53. unkut.com - A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix)

The moving image division of the Conservative Rap Coalition, aka Unkut Dot Com. Non-progressive rap all day.
unkut.com
6.2K ⋅4 posts / week Get Email Contact

54. Fresh: Hip-Hop & R&B

Netherlands
Your Top source for new Hip-Hop & R&B music with latest videos, News, Reviews And Interviews.
freshhiphoprnb.com
66.9K⋅ 4K ⋅19 posts / week ⋅ Mar 2015 Get Email Contact

55. Hip Hop Music Blog Promotion & Marketing

Halla back is your number one ultimate Hip Hop Blog to read, post and share just about everything Hip Hop and urban. We primarily accept new content from new artists who are in need of some promotions related to Hip Hop or other music genres like R&B and Pop.
hallaback.com
11.5K ⋅22 posts / day Get Email Contact

56. Digiindie

US
Digiindie is the definitive blog to catch up on the latest trending music and videos online, explore new artists or submit your own creations to market yourself to the masses. We use our blog to focus our attention on the talent itself.
digiindie.com
4.1K⋅ 9.8K⋅ 1.4K ⋅17 posts / week Get Email Contact

57. Siccness | No. 1 Rap Source

US
Siccness includes West Coast Rap And Hip -Hop Music Message Boards which includes latest Rap And Hip- Hop News, songs, video and mixtapes.
siccness.net/wp
4.2K⋅ 9.8K ⋅25 posts / week Get Email Contact

58. 24Hip-Hop | HipHop Songs, Mixtapes, News, Videos

Los Angeles, California, US
The #1 source for the hottest hip-hop songs, mixtapes, videos & news updated daily.
24hip-hop.com
640⋅ 9.6K⋅ 2.5K ⋅11 posts / day ⋅ Aug 2018 Get Email Contact

59. OK-Tho

Your source for dope new hip hop, unsigned and upcoming artists. Bringing you the best in hiphop, r&b, dubstep, electronic and more. Promotion for both established and up and coming artists.
ok-tho.com
5.6K⋅ 12.9K ⋅17 posts / month Get Email Contact

60. OnTheSceneNY

New York
Home of The Indie Artist, Music Marketing Pioneers, Top Featured Media Site, New Music Daily from OnTheSceneNY.
onthesceneny.com
2.2K⋅ 2.1K ⋅3 posts / day Get Email Contact

61. Urban Vault UK

UK
Since Spring 2010, urbanvault.co.uk has been helping to source and bring together the best of Urban Music, Apparel, Interviews, and Events from around the world plus Competitions. Urbanvault.co.uk is updated consistently with fresh and relevant content 24/7.
urbanvault.co.uk
4.9K⋅ 5.2K ⋅6 posts / week Get Email Contact

62. MRCNNlive

At MRCNNlive, our focus is on classic underground hip hop culture, boom-bap, 90srap, reggae, DJs, emcees, style writing, street apparel, events & promotions.
mrcnnlive.com
653⋅ 11.1K ⋅5 posts / week Get Email Contact

63. The Rap Scene

Los Angeles, California, US
Your source for the latest Hip Hop News. Visuals. Interviews. Performances. Streams, and everything Hip Hop.
therapscene.com
168⋅ 21.3K ⋅22 posts / month Get Email Contact

64. All Rap News

Latest Rap News, Music Videos and Industry Updates.
allrapnews.com
2 posts / day Get Email Contact

65. BallerStatus.com

Los Angeles, California, US
BallerStatus.com is one of the most recognized online properties within the hip-hop lifestyle and culture space, offering a daily balance of on-trend stories across categories such as music, entertainment, movies, fashion and streetwear, gaming and tech, and sports.
ballerstatus.com/m..
27.9K⋅ 20.4K⋅ 10.5K ⋅3 posts / quarter Get Email Contact

66. Upcoming Hip-Hop

New York City, New York, US
We at Upcoming Hip Hop believe every upcoming artist and producer deserves the chance to get their music heard. We also believe that artists and producers should get paid for their work. We share interviews, ciphers, in the studio web series, premieres, album reviews, advice/opinion articles, news, and events to the Upcoming Hip Hop brand.
upcominghiphop.net
4.7K⋅ 12.4K⋅ 4.8K ⋅5 posts / month Get Email Contact

67. HipHopVideoWorld | Rap Videos | Music Videos

US
HipHopVideoWorld is a fan site dedicated to hip hop latest videos daily! Check out the Hottest Hip Hop Music Videos.
hiphopvideoworld.com
733.9K ⋅17 posts / week Get Email Contact

68. FM Hip Hop

Your #1 source for Hip Hop, Trap and RnB.
fmhiphop.com
1.3K⋅ 2.7K⋅ 2.9K ⋅2 posts / day Get Email Contact

69. Resultsandnohype

RESULTSANDNOHYPE Magazine represents the new age rebel millennials in the world of music, art, film, photography, sports, fashion, and creative design. RNH Magazine's journalistic approach enables readers to see a panoramic view of our writer's visionary message.
resultsandnohype.com
4 posts / week Get Email Contact

70. Big Noise Radio

California, US
Our blog reveals the lifestyle and culture, cultivated by the hip hop movement. Artists showcased on Big Noise Radio, are making significant contributions to hip hop culture. Their passion, ambition and history, have created a standard of quality, that resonates around the world. Today's timeless hip hop / rap music, embodies expressions of self, community and life. Delivering the complicated message of our day-to-day struggle.
bignoiseradio.com
3.5K⋅ 26.2K⋅ 7.9K ⋅6 posts / year Get Email Contact

71. Stopbeefinradio.com

Curators Of Quality In Hip Hop.
stopbeefinradio.com
2.6K⋅ 11.4K ⋅9 posts / month Get Email Contact

72. Hip Hop Push

Hip Hop Push Media, Inc. Was created in 2009 to help market and promote independent rap artists, producers and dj's. It's also a platform that showcases the best in hip hop culture.
hiphoppush.com
16.9K ⋅7 posts / week Get Email Contact

73. Platinum Hip Hop | Indie Hip-Hop Music

Chicago, Illinois, US
Premiering and promoting new independent artists from the world of Hip-Hop, This is Platinum HipHop strives to be your #1 source for new and upcoming hip-hop music.
thisisplatinumhiph..
5.7K⋅ 3.3K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact

74. All Unsigned® | Voice of the Unsigned & Indie | Digital Hip Hop Magazine

US
All Unsigned® Digital Hip Hop Magazine or All Unsigned® is an Urban Music publication, which features Unsigned, Independent and Major Independent Music artists. Our Magazine is proudly hosted by Flipboard, one of the top leaders in the digital magazine platform. We strive to be an Eco-friendly magazine, providing readers with a monthly issue to showcase the most noteworthy artists of the month.
allunsigned.com
1.4K⋅ 8K⋅ 2.1K ⋅10 posts / year Get Email Contact

75. getmybuzzup

Yonkers, New York, US
Getmybuzzup is an urban outlet for all the latest in the music culture. We specialize in music videos, exclusive artist content, interviews, celebrity gossip, news, sports and more.
getmybuzzup.com
1.4K⋅ 872 ⋅13 posts / week Get Email Contact

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