Kendrick Lamar Explains Why He Was Worried About ‘Sophomore Jinx’ When Making ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’
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Slick Rick Talks New Album ‘Victory,’ Hip-Hop History, ICE Crackdowns
T he Manhattan hotel where Slick Rick is staying has exactly the kind of opulence you’d expect him…
James Gunn’s Favorite Alternative Hip-Hop Songs of 2025
We asked some of our favorite culture creators to give us their best-of lists for 2025; the rest…
Pooh Shiesty Makes a Triumphant Return With “FDO”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Pooh Shiesty sounds the EXACT SAME. Thank GOD! Pooh Shiesty was on…
Gorillaz, Addison Rae, The xx lead stacked line-up for Paris’ We Love Green 2026
We Love Green has announced the first line-up for its 2026 festival, including Gorillaz, Addison Rae and The…
UK government tightens criteria for touring funding after Kneecap legal battle
The UK government has tightened the criteria for artists applying for touring funding, following the controversy and legal…
FKA Twigs announces 2026 US/Europe tour – Music News
FKA Twigs has announced her 2026 Body High headlining tour. The English singer, songwriter and actor is set…
Megan Thee Stallion Wins Defamation Trial Against Tory Lanez’s Pal
A jury has held celebrity gossip blogger Milagro Gramz liable for defaming Megan Thee Stallion and reposting a…
Remembering the Woman Who Fought Against Gangster Rap So Hard, Rappers Started Shouting Her Out in Their Songs
It’s hard to imagine now, but there was a real crusade against hip-hop in decades past. The 90s…
Iggy Azalea Doubles Down on Rap Retirement: ‘F**k No’
Over 10 years ago, Iggy Azalea was on top of the world. “Fancy” was a smash hit, a…
Kendrick vs. Drake, Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj
Rap beef has always walked a fine line between competition and chaos, but in 2025, that line was…
‘Down There in a Fetal Position’
According to Boosie, being a real man means not crying when you receive your prison sentence. Frankly, it’s…