Clive Davis: Whitney, Bisexuality and Hip-Hop

Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar are heavy favorites for top awards at the 60th annual award show.

American singer and rapper Lauryn Hill will take to the British stage later this year as she marks 20 years since the release of her award-winning debut solo album.

Hip-hop in Saudi Arabia: Radio host Big Hass supports local talents

BBC Music recently placed “Juicy” at the number one spot on their list of the top 25 hip-hop songs of all time. The list was compiled by polling more than 100 critics and experts, including A Tribe Called Quest, Common and the Wu-Tang Clan.

Kanye West during a surprise appearance at Howard University in Washington D.C. held a listening party of his new album, Jesus Is King and confirmed that he has converted to Christianity. Ex-Big Brother Housemate, Kemen comes under fire for ‘controversial’ skit and Late American entertainers, rapper Notorious B.I.G., and songstress Whitney Houston are still winning years after their death as earlier this week the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled the nominees for the Rock Hall Class of 2020. These and many more on The Week in 5 minutes on GuardianTV.

He's one of the world's hip-hop superstars. Akon sat down with FRANCE 24's Amobé Mévégué to talk about the release of not one, not two, but three new albums. The author of the 2005 hit single "Lonely" is now trying out different styles. Whether it's hip-hop, latino or pop music, Akon says he doesn't want to be limited to one musical genre.

Whitney Houston was missing 11 teeth at the time of her 2012 death, as well as having "sparse" eyebrows, a wig sewn into her natural hair, and an artery that was 60 percent blocked.

Many people still associate rap music with gangsters and criminals. Up-and-coming Kenyan rapper Madigolo wants to change this perception. The young artist believes her music helps empower other young women.

For the past eight years, Tkay Maidza has been honing her sound to become one of Australia's top rap ambassadors. The Zimbabwean born hip-hop artist who was for some time tempted by a career in architecture, broke into the music business when she was just 16-years-old. She went on to tour the globe and work with dance pop artists including France's Martin Solveig.

Denise Chaila “goes bravely” where Irish Hip Hop fears to tread ... Celtic folk music or the Zambian national anthem, Denise Chaila is slaying it. Known initially as a rising star of Irish Hip Hop, Chaila's mixtape "Go Bravely” ... James The Prophet: Up-and-coming rapper releases hotly anticipated debut album.

Hip Hop artists perform at a pop-up event at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Titled "The Missing Element", the show fuses beatboxing and street dance.

British grime artist Slowthai is known for his provocative live performances and politically aware lyrics. His first album, the outward-looking "Nothing Great About Britain", was greeted positively by critics and music fans alike and propelled to the top of the UK's urban music scene. FRANCE 24 caught up with him to discuss his new introspective offering, "Tyron".