Listen to these 10 perfect podcasts for Hip Hop and R&B music lovers on Audacy

Hosted by NPR Music's Rodney Carmichael and Sidney Madden, Louder Than A Riot reveals the interconnected rise of Hip Hop and mass incarceration. The journalism duo further examines the criminal justice system by exploring artist's stories like Bobby Shmurda and Nipsey Hussle.

Eric and Jeff Rosenthal, better known as ItsTheReal, engage in authentic and hilarious conversation with rappers, tastemakers, and industry veterans, all from their Upper West Side apartment. The comedian brothers dubbed their podcast “the most fun interviews in Hip Hop.”

Legendary Queens rapper N.O.R.E. teams up with Miami Hip Hop pioneer DJ EFN for a night of boozy conversation and boisterous storytelling. Drink Champs is entertaining, light-hearted, and definitely unfiltered. Drink Champs’ episode with guest Kanye West reached over 10 million views on YouTube!

Questlove’s weekly podcast Questlove Supreme digs deep into the stories of musical legends and cultural icons. Each episode is driven by conversation ranging from the guest’s origins to their life passions and current projects. Previous guests have included Usher, Michelle Obama, Chris Rock, Steve Miller, Maya Rudolph, Weird Al, Chaka Khan, and Babyface.

The Crate 808 podcast travels back to the 1990s (the golden-era of Hip Hop) with lively debates around classic albums. ​​Kambi Thandi, a long-time Hip Hop head and podcast producer, interviews insightful guests to provide a healthy dose of nostalgia and a fresh look on the decade that shaped the genre.

Trapital is a relatively new platform that studies the business of Hip Hop. Its founder Dan Runcie interviews Hip Hop heavy hitters to explore the trends that shape the rest of the business world. ​Listeners gain insight from guests such as Kevin Liles, Tuma Basa, and Tunde Balogun.

Broken Record is for a new audience of music lovers. From Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam, and Justin Richmond, the podcast is a space for the musicians to talk about their life, inspiration, and craft. Recently, the hosts spoke with Missy Elliot about the 25th anniversary of her debut album Supa Dupa Fly.

The late Reggie Ossé, better known as Combat Jack, pioneered the Hip Hop podcast format with The Combat Jack Show. The podcast features in-depth conversations about music, news, culture, and race. The Combat Jack Show became the flagship podcast of Ossé’s Loud Speakers Network, which also includes The Read and The Brilliant Idiots. Ossé passed away in December of 2017 after a battle with colon cancer.

The Joe Budden Podcast is primarily a talk and music podcast, lead by rapper-turned podcaster Joe Budden. It’s a cultural phenomenon that focuses on current events in the music industry. JBP co-hosts are Budden’s friends Parks Vallely, Ish and Ice. Occasionally, all hosts collectively discuss topics like basketball, politics, and social issues.

Who doesn't love NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts? With Tiny Desk Concerts Audio, NPR delivers an audio-only experience featuring some of your faves. A few rappers that have performed Tiny Desk concerts include Chance The Rapper, Chika, Noname, T-Pain, and the late Mac Miller.