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Displaying all articles tagged:
Hip Hop
a long talk
9:00 a.m.
TDE President Punch: ‘I Understand the Backlash’
But he’d still like to correct the record on long-awaited albums from SZA, ScHoolboy Q, and Jay Rock.
By
Craig Jenkins
a long talk
Aug. 4, 2022
No One’s Realer Than Flo Milli
The Alabama rapper on her new album, making fans happy, and the last time she got into a fistfight.
By
Tirhakah Love
c-ovo-id
Aug. 1, 2022
Drake Dueted With Nelly Furtado, Got COVID-19 at October World Weekend
Postponing the long-awaited (and potentially cursed) Young Money reunion.
By
Justin Curto
my single is dropping
July 27, 2022
Young Dolph Sees Himself in the ‘Hall of Fame’ on His First Posthumous Song
Out now, on what would’ve been the late rapper’s 37th birthday.
By
Justin Curto
my single is dropping
July 19, 2022
Lil Uzi Vert Drops New Music and New Pronouns
The rapper, who goes by they/them pronouns, is readying a new EP.
By
Justin Curto
crime
July 6, 2022
Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder
Eric Holder Jr. could now face life in prison.
By
Justin Curto
mike on the run
July 4, 2022
Killer Mike Returns With Dave Chappelle in ‘Run’ Music Video
His first solo song in ten years.
By
Alejandra Gularte
honestly yes
June 17, 2022
21 Savage Once Again Steals the Show on Drake’s ‘Jimmy Cooks’
So you wanted rap on
Honestly, Nevermind
? Few can do it better right now than 21 Savage.
By
Justin Curto
album review
June 9, 2022
Post Malone Is Going Through Changes
Twelve Carat Toothache
dreams of a future where Post Malone can discuss what’s on his mind instead of what may be coursing through his bloodstream.
By
Craig Jenkins
ysl indictment
June 2, 2022
Young Thug Denied Bond for Gang Charge, Trial Set for January
A judge made the decision after prosecutors argued that Young Thug is a danger to the community and a flight risk.
By
Zoe Guy
snubs
June 1, 2022
Lil Nas X Receives ‘an Outstanding Zero’ BET Award Nominations
While Jack Harlow is up for Best Hip Hop Artist.
By
Zoe Guy
switched on pop
May 25, 2022
Mr. Morale
& the Big Samples
Breaking down the sonic bread crumbs of Kendrick Lamar’s latest album.
By
Charlie Harding
and
Nate Sloan
the law
May 23, 2022
Gunna Denied Bond for Gang Charge, Trial Set for January
The rapper’s attorneys denied he would be a risk for witness intimidation.
By
Justin Curto
vulture guides
May 13, 2022
A Big Guide to Kendrick Lamar’s
Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
Is it a double album? What’s Kodak Black doing here? And who
is
Mr. Morale?
By
Justin Curto
new kung fu kenny
May 13, 2022
Kendrick Lamar’s New Album Is Here, Step to It
He’s back and going on tour after five years of waiting.
By
Justin Curto
roll clip!
May 11, 2022
Brandy ‘Will Murk’ Jack Harlow ‘on His Own Beats’ for Not Knowing Her
Then maybe he’ll know her as something other than Ray J’s sister.
By
Justin Curto
new kung fu kenny
May 11, 2022
32 Times We Thought We Were Getting Kendrick Lamar’s
DAMN.
Follow-up
When figuring out new K.Dot release dates turned into a national pastime.
By
Justin Curto
don’t you know that you’re toxic?
Apr. 19, 2022
Future Has His ‘Own Definition’ of Toxic
“Sometimes people out there try to make you seem like the suspect. Really, you are the victim.”
By
Justin Curto
my single is dropping
Apr. 8, 2022
Stream Jack Harlow’s Fergalicious New Single ‘First Class’
Sampling “Glamorous” is a classy move.
By
Bethy Squires
vulture guides
Feb. 25, 2022
Another Exhaustive Guide to Another Exhausting Ye Album
A version of
Donda 2
has been uploaded to the Stem Player. But is it finished?
By
Justin Curto
yeezy season
Feb. 18, 2022
Ye Announces
Donda 2
, in Case You Haven’t Gotten Enough of Him
And you can shell $200 out for a Stem player, that is.
By
Justin Curto
videology
Feb. 15, 2022
Gunna and Chlöe Do Their Best Jay and Bey in ‘you & me’
On the Run
? Only from dating allegations.
By
Justin Curto
obit
Jan. 27, 2022
Drakeo the Ruler, Influential West Coast Rapper, Dead at 28
The family intends to file a lawsuit against concert promoters next week.
By
Wolfgang Ruth
it’s time i settle the score
Jan. 21, 2022
The Fugees Reunion Tour Was Too Good to Be True
The outing in honor of the 25th anniversary of
The Score
has been canceled.
By
Justin Curto
the law
Jan. 19, 2022
Jay-Z and Others Urge New York to Stop Using Rap Lyrics As Evidence
Hova and other rap luminaries came together to end what they see as a prejudicial practice.
By
Bethy Squires
my single is dropping
Jan. 15, 2022
Ye Eases Us Into His New Song ‘Eazy’
Featuring the Game and a dig at Pete Davidson.
By
Justin Curto
crime
Jan. 11, 2022
Suspect Named in the Young Dolph Murder Case In Custody
Justin Johnson is wanted for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and theft of property.
By
Bethy Squires
trailer mix
Jan. 10, 2022
jeen-yuhs
Walks to a February 16 Release on Netflix
The Kanye West trilogy, decades in the making, gets a teaser ahead of its Sundance premiere.
By
Justin Curto
obits
Jan. 2, 2022
The Mack
Star Max Julien Has Died at 88
He starred opposite Richard Pryor in the 1973 blaxploitation classic.
By
Charu Sinha
tributes
Dec. 21, 2021
Gucci Mane Remembers Young Dolph in Tribute ‘Long Live Dolph’
“Never get your flowers while you’re here, and damn, that says a lot.”
By
Justin Curto
where’s the beef?
Dec. 20, 2021
Big Sean Thinks Ye’s Callout ‘Wasn’t Godly’
And, in his own
Drink Champs
appearance, the rapper claimed G.O.O.D. Music owes him millions.
By
Justin Curto
extremely online
Dec. 19, 2021
Al Green Would Like to Remind You That He Is Alive
Celebrate legends while they yet live!
By
Bethy Squires
grammys 2022
Dec. 6, 2021
Drake Is No Longer a Certified Grammy Nominee
The rapper withdrew his two nods for
Certified Lover Boy
and “Way 2 Sexy.”
By
Justin Curto
women!
Dec. 3, 2021
Teyana Taylor Is Queen of
Planet Her
in Doja Cat’s ‘Woman’ Video
The latest visual from Doja’s Grammy-nominated third album.
By
Justin Curto
verzuz
Dec. 3, 2021
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Turned
Verzuz
Into an Actual Fight With Three 6 Mafia
And then Juicy J played Katy Perry.
By
Justin Curto
30 for xxx
Nov. 24, 2021
Listening to Adele’s
30
With
XXX
Rapper Danny Brown
“I ain’t know she made shit like that!”
By
Justin Curto
my single is dropping
Nov. 19, 2021
Cardi B Drops Knockout New Song ‘Bet It’ for
Bruised
Soundtrack
It’s her second solo song this year, after “Up.”
By
Justin Curto
rip
Nov. 19, 2021
Young Dolph’s Partner Mia Jaye, Megan Thee Stallion, and More React to His Death
“God give me strength … Adolph I love you with all my heart and soul.”
By
Alejandra Gularte
make it rain
Nov. 18, 2021
Rico Nasty and Flo Milli Are All About Their “Money” in New Music Video
Priorities!
By
Zoe Haylock
crime
Nov. 17, 2021
Rapper Young Dolph Killed in Memphis Shooting
Police confirmed his death based on “preliminary information.”
By
Justin Curto
the law
Nov. 17, 2021
A New York Bill Could Limit Use of Rap Lyrics in Court
Two lawmakers specifically cited Tekashi 6ix9ine in proposing the legislation.
By
Justin Curto
switched on pop
Nov. 16, 2021
Snotty Nose Rez Kids Revel in a Beautiful Blend of Rap and Indigenous Culture
As Young D from the First Nations hip hop duo explains, “In hip hop, you have the MC. Well, we have our storytellers.”
By
Nate Sloan
my deluxe album is dropping
Nov. 14, 2021
Listen to the Deluxe Version of Ye’s
Donda
On a Sunday, no less.
By
Bethy Squires
festivals
Nov. 9, 2021
Travis Scott Cancels Day N Vegas Set Following Astroworld 2021
Scott is refunding all Astroworld ticket holders and covering funeral costs for the eight who died.
By
Justin Curto
the law
Nov. 5, 2021
Fetty Wap Arrested on Federal Drug Charges Ahead of Rolling Loud Performance
He was released Friday on $500,000 bond.
By
Justin Curto
my single is dropping
Nov. 5, 2021
Travis Scott Introduces Us to His
Dystopia
With ‘Escape Plan’ and ‘Mafia’
Ahead of this weekend’s Astroworld Festival.
By
Justin Curto
loyalty.
Nov. 5, 2021
Kendrick Lamar Reunites With Saxophonist Terrace Martin on ‘Drones’
The producer was integral to 2015’s
To Pimp a Butterfly
.
By
Justin Curto
rock hall 2021
Oct. 31, 2021
LL Cool J Surprises Rock Hall With J.Lo and Eminem Collab
Turns out the
J
in LL Cool J stands for J.Lo!
By
Alejandra Gularte
rock hall 2021
Oct. 31, 2021
LL Cool J Still Sees His Rock Hall Snubs As a Blessing
“I wasn’t thinking about the people who voted against me. I was thinking about the people who voted for me. It was love.”
By
Devon Ivie
trailer mix
Oct. 26, 2021
Kid Cudi Pulls Back the Curtain in
A Man Named Scott
Trailer
Coming to Prime Video on November 5.
By
Justin Curto
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