KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Ranking Trevor, a pioneer of rap reggae during the 1970s, has died in a traffic accident in Jamaica. He was 60. The musician's brother, Robert Grant, says he was crushed by a ...

What makes a battle rapper stand out among all their opponents as the head that wears the crown? Is it lyrical flow, quick wit, or something entirely less tangible that transforms an ordinary emcee ...

For many rappers it’s been a way to earn instant street cred as they come up with rhymes delivered on the spot, often in complex word battles with other lyricists. Now a new documentary filled with a ...

Red Bull Batalla is the largest freestyle battle on Earth and the rappers are elite. Suddenly, Reverse went in for the kill. He had everyone in the audience throw various items on the floor, ranging ...

J. Cole has divided fans by mentioning Bill Cosby during a freestyle rap. The 36-year-old musician – born Jermaine Lamarr Cole – recently appeared on "LA Leakers" to promote his new album, "The ...

On July 16, Dallas will serve as one of two regional qualifiers for Red Bull Batalla, the world’s largest freestyle Spanish rap competition. Since 2005, the series of events has provided young Spanish ...