In the last few years, over a few decent mixtapes, BigX built a reputation as the torchbearer of Texas storytelling rap. He’s got an interesting story, one that could be in a Larry McMurtry novel if ...

Nicknamed "The Mother Church of Country Music" and a National Historic Landmark, the Ryman Auditorium was instrumental in the creation of bluegrass, becoming an important fixture for country music and ...

At the beginning of his career, Shaboozey’s interests in country and rap felt like dueling contradictions. He got signed to Republic Records as a rapper, on the heels of his brash trap song “Jeff ...

Texas rapper BigXthaPlug is making headlines after a memorable performance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"—and now he's teasing a full country-rap project that's already generating major buzz. On April 23, ...

Our critic hit the road to talk with Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell and other artists to understand why country music was inescapable in 2024. Jelly RollCredit...Kristian Thacker for The New York ...

UFC 315 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated cards of the summer, boasting a lineup that blends rising stars with seasoned contenders. But it’s the main event that has everyone talking — a ...

Rapper BigXThaPlug performed a 90-minute set at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium on October 1. The concert highlighted the growing fusion of hip-hop and country music, featuring ...

The crossover between hip-hop and country is nothing new. In fact, rappers and country singers have crossed paths on many occasions over the last couple of decades, from joint collaborations to award ...

Finally, a Country-Rap Collab That Makes SenseOn “All the Way,” BigXthaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman stick to their strengths. What’s So Special About Country-Rap?How “Old Town Road” and “A Bar Song ...

Texas rapper BigXthaPlug and country star Shaboozey shut down the streets of Dallas to film a new video of their highly anticipated rap-country collaboration, bringing traffic to a standstill. Dallas ...

After Morgan Wallen, Lil Nas X and Shaboozey, Nashville is going hip-hop yet again. “Oil Money” by Graham Barham is the latest example of a long lineage, our critic explains from the driver’s seat.