From the Bronx streets to Bollywood beats, Indian rap has evolved from imitation to innovation. Baba Sehgal injected desi flavor, while Bohemia and Honey Singh brought depth and party vibes. Gully Boy ...

“I knew then this wasn’t entertainment; it was ministry.” On a humid evening in June 2019, 18-year-old Joel Salvi stepped onto the stage inside a dimly lit Catholic church in Pune, a city in India’s ...

On a Friday evening in late February, Sooraj Cherukat stepped onstage at Webster Hall in New York City and seemed to chuckle in disbelief. "Somehow a couple of brown boys made it out here," he said, ...

Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. Hanumankind’s music should come with a serious side effects label ...

Indian hip-hop is undergoing a powerful evolution. A new generation of rappers is reshaping the music landscape through raw storytelling, regional languages, and global beats. In 2025, the genre is ...

Arinar Black is making waves in Indian hip-hop by embracing his Bihari roots. His raw style reflects authentic life ...