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Displaying all articles tagged:
Rap Music
rap music on trial
Feb. 16, 2024
Everything We Know About YSL’s RICO Case
A defense attorney has been arrested on gang-related charges tied to a different case.
By
Zoe Guy
where’s the beef?
Jan. 26, 2024
Everyone Megan Thee Stallion Gave Their 24 Hours of Attention
Investigation: Who got bit in “Hiss”?
By
Tirhakah Love
‘stupid song’
Jan. 2, 2024
Nicki Minaj Giveth and Nicki Minaj Taketh Away
She’s done performing her hit “Starships.”
By
Zoe Guy
the charts
Dec. 18, 2023
Nicki Minaj Has the Most No. 1 Albums Out of Any Rap Girl
Thanks to
Pink Friday 2
.
By
Zoe Guy
gag city
Dec. 8, 2023
Nicki Minaj Does Something for the Barbz
Giving them
Pink Friday 2
as a gift on her birthday.
By
Zoe Guy
rap music on trial
Nov. 27, 2023
Here Are the Rap Lyrics Being Used in the YSL Trial
Songs including “Bad Boy” by Juice WRLD and “Anybody” featuring Nicki Minaj are cited.
By
Jennifer Zhan
where’s the beef?
Nov. 17, 2023
Drake Got Heated on
Scary Hours 3
About
For All the Dogs
, Pusha T, and Ye — but not Taylor Swift.
By
Justin Curto
work mode
Nov. 13, 2023
Drake’s Tour Schedule Is Still Looking Blurry
J. Cole is tagging in on the It’s All a Blur tour next year.
By
Justin Curto
the law
Nov. 9, 2023
Young Thug’s Lyrics Can Be Used in YSL Trial, Judge Rules
His songs were cited extensively in a 2022 RICO indictment.
By
Justin Curto
listening and learning
Nov. 8, 2023
Jeezy Goes to a Therapist (Nia Long)
Discussing his divorce from Jeannie Mai in a new video.
By
Zoe Guy
vulture sports!
Oct. 30, 2023
God Bless Whoever Booked Flavor Flav for the National Anthem
His mic was
on
, honey.
By
Zoe Guy
my ep is dropping
Oct. 27, 2023
Baby Tate’s Inner Theater Kid Jumped Out
We’re seated for
Sexploration: The Musical
.
By
Zoe Guy
crime
Oct. 25, 2023
Wait, Was DJ Envy Part of a Ponzi Scheme?
The “Breakfast Club” co-host’s business partner has been arrested for wire fraud.
By
Justin Curto
vulture jr.
Oct. 15, 2023
Drake’s Son Is Already Making Deals
Adonis drops a verse on
For All the Dogs
, no ghostwriters necessary.
By
Justin Curto
the industry
Oct. 13, 2023
Megan Thee Stallion Is an Indie Hot Girl
Self-funding a new album as she fights former label 1501 Certified.
By
Justin Curto
vulture jr.
Oct. 4, 2023
Baby Khaled, Li’l Lil Baby, and More Kids Take Over ‘Supposed to Be Loved’
In a G-rated music video premiering on Nickelodeon.
By
Justin Curto
fanning la flame
Sept. 20, 2023
Travis Scott Questioned for 8 Hours Over Astroworld Civil Case
Facing hundreds of claims over the 2021 festival.
By
Justin Curto
keep it a bean
Sept. 13, 2023
Move Over, Ben Affleck, Ice Spice Has Some Dunkin’ Ideas
Like the Ice Spice Munchkins Drink, out now.
By
Justin Curto
cancel culture
Aug. 1, 2023
Drake’s Memphis Show Canceled for Being ‘Logistically Impossible’
He had previously postponed the show in June.
By
Justin Curto
unfortunately close reads
July 28, 2023
Travis Scott’s
Utopia
Is Full of Unserious Lyrics
“I’m loyal, bitch / I got Ye over Biden,” etc.
By
Zoe Guy
goosebumps
July 26, 2023
No, Actually, Travis Scott’s Pyramids Performance Isn’t Happening
Live Nation blamed “complex production issues,” not previously reported governmental pushback.
By
Justin Curto
rapper laureate
July 5, 2023
Aubrey Graham, Poet, Worries He’s Still Just 14 and High
“Maybe I’m in some coma.”
By
Jason P. Frank
showtime!
June 25, 2023
Here are the Winners of the 2023 BET Awards
Featuring a tie!
By
Alejandra Gularte
tourz
June 23, 2023
Doja Cat Is Holding a Barbz Convention With Ice Spice and Doechii
Touring arenas this fall, with or without Nicki Minaj.
By
Justin Curto
2023 bet awards
June 8, 2023
Drake and GloRilla Lead 2023 BET Award Nominations
The ceremony airs on June 25.
By
Zoe Guy
my single is dropping
June 2, 2023
Gunna Corrects the Record on ‘bread & butter’
“Never gave no statement or agreed to take no stand on ’em.”
By
Justin Curto
women.
Apr. 18, 2023
Megan Thee Stallion Says Her Trauma Was a ‘Running Joke’ During Tory Lanez Trial
“I could have let the adversity break me, but I persevered.”
By
Zoe Guy
fake drake
Apr. 17, 2023
No, Drake Didn’t Drop a New Song With the Weeknd
An AI-curious tech company might have, though.
By
Justin Curto
new music friday
Apr. 14, 2023
God Save Nicki Minaj’s Verse on ‘Princess Diana’
In the hood, this is Netflix’s
The Crown
.
By
Wolfgang Ruth
my single is dropping
Mar. 27, 2023
Don’t Know Tyler, the Creator’s Daughter’s Name? Good Thing He Doesn’t Have One
He tweeted, “i dont have kids and dont plan on it hahaha.”
By
Justin Curto
privileged rappers
Mar. 13, 2023
Drake to Richly Flex on Tour With 21 Savage
Billed as a reflection on his last decade — call it an era tour, singular.
By
Justin Curto
my single is dropping
Mar. 3, 2023
Nicki Minaj Debuts a New Alter Ego, ‘Red Ruby Da Sleeze’
And returns to
Queen Radio
.
By
Zoe Guy
feel good inc
Mar. 3, 2023
De La Soul’s Back Catalogue (Finally) Hits Streaming Services
In time to bump their debut,
3 Feet High and Rising
, for its anniversary.
By
Zoe Guy
do your thing 21
Feb. 16, 2023
Drake and 21 Savage Took a Loss on Their Fake
Vogue
Cover
They paid Condé Nast an undisclosed settlement.
By
Justin Curto
post-grammys
Feb. 7, 2023
Offset Denies Rumors From the Peanut Gallery
A video of Cardi B backstage at the Grammys suggests Offset and Quavo may have been at odds.
By
Zoe Guy
grammys 2023
Feb. 6, 2023
Will Smith Was Too Busy Shooting
Bad Boys 4
to Do the Grammys Hip-Hop Tribute
Saving the Grammys and Questlove from an awkward post-Slap meeting.
By
Justin Curto
touch grass
Feb. 3, 2023
GloRilla Drops a PSA
Watch out for them “Internet Trolls.”
By
Zoe Guy
the law
Jan. 13, 2023
03 Greedo Released From Prison After More Than 4 Years
Just as the rapper releases a new mixtape,
Free 03
.
By
Justin Curto
crime
Jan. 6, 2023
Shooting on French Montana Music-Video Set Injures 10
Montana tweeted that he and his team “unfortunately were at the wrong place, at the wrong time.”
By
Justin Curto
found
Jan. 5, 2023
Rapper Theophilus London Found, Family Confirms
“We have found Theo, he is safe and well.”
By
Alejandra Gularte
developing
Jan. 5, 2023
Theophilus London Found After Being Missing Since October
He was previously last seen and heard from on October 15 in Los Angeles’ Skid Row neighborhood.
By
Justin Curto
music videos
Jan. 5, 2023
Migos’ Quavo Remembers Takeoff in Moving Tribute ‘Without You’
Bandmate and nephew Takeoff was shot and killed last November.
By
Zoe Guy
tributes
Dec. 2, 2022
Takeoff’s First Posthumous Verse Appears on Metro Boomin’s New Album
Alongside A$AP Rocky on “Feel the Fiyaaaah”
By
Justin Curto
farewells
Nov. 18, 2022
Brockhampton Isn’t Quite Ready to Say Good-bye
Their final, final album,
TM
, is out, with a final, final performance to come tomorrow.
By
Justin Curto
crime
Nov. 18, 2022
Man Charged for Planning Young Dolph Killing, One Year Later
Hernandez Govan, the third man charged in his death, pleaded not guilty.
By
Justin Curto
all in the family
Nov. 17, 2022
Brockhampton’s Final Album,
The Family
, Is Out, But Another’s on the Way
After being teased for more than a year as the band’s last release.
By
Justin Curto
tributes
Nov. 14, 2022
Drake, Future, Cardi B, and More Honor Takeoff: ‘Forever Legendary’
Quavo released a statement remembering his nephew following his celebration of life on November 12.
By
Zoe Guy
yassification loading…
Nov. 9, 2022
Do Your Thing, Drake (Yeah)
21 Savage has Drake blushing in these “Rich Flex” TikToks.
By
Jason P. Frank
rip
Nov. 8, 2022
Takeoff’s Funeral in Atlanta Is Open to the Public
The service is set for November 11.
By
Alejandra Gularte
onlystans
Nov. 6, 2022
Drake and 21 Savage’s Fake
Her Loss
Press Tour Is Their Loss
And now we’re still stuck with Drake’s thoughts on porn.
By
Justin Curto
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