TOPIC: HIP HOP
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Juno Awards 2025: a breakdown of this year's nominees
Tate McRae and Josh Ross lead the nominations, and new categories bring big changes.
A yearning serenade from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack, and 6 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new music from Baby Nova, Charlotte Day Wilson, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Swavy and more.
Sarah McLachlan, Jacob Tierney and Maggie Kang to appear at Departure Festival
McLachlan will receive an award at the Toronto festival in May.
Les Louanges' funky take on climate catastrophe, and 4 more songs you need to hear this week
Kick off the new year with music from bbno$, Milk & Bone, Chromeo, Jahson Paynter and more.
How Punjabi Canadian rapper Babbulicious ended up performing at Zohran Mamdani's mayoral inauguration
The Brampton, Ont. artist performed his song Gaddi Red Challenger following New York City mayor's swearing-in ceremony
Hot for Christmas: why are there so many sexy seasonal songs?
The hottest holiday songs for the longest, coldest night, including gems from the Pretty Reckless, Isabela Merced, Keke Palmer, Johnny Reid and Katie Kadan, Luther Vandross and more.
The best Canadian musicians, from 2000 to the present
From Nelly Furtado and Avril Lavigne to Drake and the Weeknd, music by these artists has soundtracked the last 25 years.
The 10 best Canadian albums of 2025
From Justin Bieber to Lou-Adrianne Cassidy to Pup, albums by these artists were among the best of the year.
Tate McRae's vulnerable reflection, and 4 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new music from Dominique Fils-Aimé, Loud, Elysia Biro and Moonriivr.
Shawn Mendes and Eddie Benjamin's wistful collab, and 4 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new songs from Daniel Caesar, Softcult, Bibi Club and Kaytranada.
Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: the juiciest moments in their beef
Here is a timeline of everything you need to know about their ongoing feud.
Drake performs at Vybz Kartel's 1st Canadian concert
'Welcome home — we’re so happy to have you,' the Toronto rapper said to the dancehall superstar.
Daniela Andrade's pondering on motherhood, and 4 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new tunes from Chris LaRocca, Jessy Lanza, Planet Giza and the Hello Crows.
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Why is this Irish hip-hop group banned from entering Canada? | Hanomansing Tonight
Irish hip-hop group Kneecap has been banned from entering Canada due to their 'open endorsement of terrorist organizations,' the federal government says. Immigration lawyer Rudolf Kischer breaks down the decision.
Joni Mitchell and Drake to be honoured for songwriting at SOCAN Awards
Artists including Boi-1da, Lowell, bülow and Nathan Ferraro will also be recognized.
Reverie 2024: Watch Ashley Ghostkeeper, Logan Staats, Wiidaaseh and more perform live
The musicians played at TD Music Hall during the 2024 Indigenous Music Residency showcase.
Tobi's high-energy motivational anthem, and 3 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new music from Mah Moud, Living Hour and Emmett Jerome.
10 songs with surprising Canadian connections
From BTS to the Rolling Stones, these hit songs had Canadians behind them.
25 lyrics that transport us across Canada
From Drake to Sarah Harmer to Aquakultre to Terry Uyarak, we look at musicians who've lyrically taken us from place to place.
Summer 2025 album guide: 15 new releases you need to hear
Featuring music from the Beaches, Aysanabee, Mac DeMarco, Bambii, Kathleen Edwards, Kardinal Offishall and more.
Julianna Riolino's sunny Americana bop, and 3 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new music from Debby Friday, Logan Richard and JayWood.
'It'll always be Drake over Kendrick': Jagmeet Singh apologizes after attending Kendrick Lamar concert
Drake called the former NDP leader a 'goof' for going to see Lamar perform in Toronto.
4 memorable moments from Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Toronto concert
The pair put on a blockbuster stadium show in Drake's hometown.
WizTheMC's summery collab with Tyla, and 4 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to new music from Bambii, Chris LaRocca, 80purppp and more.
'Reggae is not soul': Jah'Mila makes appeal for change after East Coast Music Awards win
The Halifax-based Jamaican Canadian singer is hopeful for reform after months of turmoil at the ECMAs.