The music known as "hip hop" combines rap with a backing beat. Often, these two styles are so intertwined that they cannot be differentiated.
Regular Websites
Coverage of the rap and hip hop scene. Includes the latest hip hop news, reviews, rumors, editorials, daily features, discussion boards, contests and other entertaining content. - All Hip Hop
http://www.allhiphop.com
Hip hop and rap music dedicated site. Features the latest hip hop news, song lyrics, MP3 database, music videos, artists directory, photos, and other features. - Hip Hop Galaxy
http://www.hiphopgalaxy.com
Forums about hip hop. Topics include news, battle rap, and games. - Hip Hop World
http://www.hip-hop-world.com/
Covers hip hop culture and rap music. Includes the latest hip hop news, rumors, album reviews, editorials, unleashed audio, hip hop album reviews, rap music videos and mixtapes. - HipHopDX
http://www.hiphopdx.com
Features the latest news and updates on the hip hop scene. Includes news, reviews, lyrics index, audio, videos, mixtapes and new releases. - HipHopGame.com
http://hiphopgame.ihiphop.com/
Provides an online resource and community for hip hop and rap aficionados. Includes new rap songs, music videos, hip hop news, photo gallery, lyrics archives, and discussion boards. - Rap Basement
http://www.rapbasement.com