The New York Knicks have restored the feeling. So here's the 100 best New York City rap songs of all time, with classics from Nas, Biggie, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang, Mobb Deep, Cardi B, Pop Smoke, and more.

From Brooklyn street tales to immortal verses, The Notorious B.I.G.’s legacy still echoes through hip-hop every May 21, when fans revisit the moments that transformed Biggie Smalls into a rap icon.

Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Lil Wayne released a hit in 1999. Despite modest chart success, the song remains a staple in party and ...

Drop a Gem on 'Em: How Steve Rifkind Became One of the Greatest Rap Execs Ever He's signed superstars like Wu-Tang and Akon, revolutionized rap promotion, built an empire, and is now searching for the ...

Every year, we’re told that hip-hop is in crisis. But if you ask us, it feels like there’s too much heat to keep up with. What’s lost on the chart-watchers lamenting rap’s mainstream lull is that the ...

To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs. While hip-hop is often characterized by its bravado and aggression, the genre has also flourished ...