But for now, in random order, are 50 essential hip ... to the early days of rap when storytelling trumped tempo. The hip-hop classic has been referenced in songs by artists ranging from Robbie ...

What did we miss? What shouldn't be on the list? What should've ranked higher or lower? Shout at us in the comments. But for now, check out The 50 Best Storytelling Rap Songs.

Facts: Atlanta has far more than 50 great hip-hop songs. Creating a list of just 50 tracks from the origins of Atlanta rap to the hip-hop dominance our city enjoys today, was no easy task.

Spotify has been commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop culture by presenting lists of the most streamed rap artists, albums and songs on the platform. For the 50 Most Streamed Rap Songs ...

As The Washington Post sought out rappers, producers and on-air hosts to share 50 hip-hop songs they love, a common refrain arose: We make hip-hop, but we listen to everything. We were frequently ...

Here's a story about one measure of the distance hip-hop has traveled in its 50 years. Once upon a time, not long ago, to paraphrase a great rap storyteller ... sections of songs into crude ...