In 2017, hip-hop made history by surpassing rock to become the most consumed genre in the U.S., which served as further evidence of the culture’s undeniable influence on the world as we know it today. While rap artists may be embraced by the mainstream and be used as a conduit for brands to appeal to […]
Post Malone has garnered a wave of success thanks to hip-hop. From “White Iverson” to “Rockstar,” Malone has become one of the top rappers in the game. But in a recent interview with GQ, the 22-year-old artist appears to loathe being a rapper. GQ’s Bijan Stephen asked Malone, “Do you, Post Malone, ever feel anxious […]
CupcakKe may be famous for her eyebrow-raising lyrics about sex and sexuality, but even her earliest songs like “Pedophile” and the electro-infused LGBTQ anthem “LGBT” have showcased an artist with near-boundless thematic and stylistic range. The Skittles-tinged 20-year-old continues to display that versatility on the sonically kaleidoscopic Ephorize, a striking blend of pop sensibilities, gritty lyrics and blunt self-help advocacy. The […]
January 20, 2018|Published By Bandini Fredo Santana has become one of Chicago, Illinois’ emerging voices. He was active in his city’s 2010s movement and also worked with Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Migos, Juelz Santana, and his cousin Chief Keef throughout his seven-plus-year career. This morning (January 20), sources including Drake have reacted to the reported death […]
A concert honoring the late A$AP Yams ended in violence after a brawl erupted at the New York Expo Center in the Bronx, N.Y., on Thursday (Jan. 18). Details are sketchy, but according to New York Daily News, while A$AP Rocky was on stage talking to the audience, when a fight broke out somewhere in […]
Political analyst and activist Van Jones will premiere his brand new eponymous talk show on CNN on Jan. 27. For the episode, he’s invited JAY-Z to be his guest. The Roc Nation mogul will discuss his Grammy-nominated album 4:44 and some of the topical issues he explored on the project, including race and economics. “[4:44] […]
Back in 1994, Nas’ debut Illmatic peaked at #12 on the charts. The commercial performance was highly respectable for an emerging Rap artist, but Hip-Hop Heads who heard and loved the album knew those 10 songs meant so much more than any chart, music review, or record store display could ever capture. Approaching its 24th […]
Conservative political commentator Tomi Lahren is at the center of debate again—this time for rapping along to 21 Savage’s song, “Bank Account” on Instagram. Apparently, some folks were super surprised that she likes rap music, and were so smitten by her lip-syncing skills, they headed toTwitter to share their overwhelming joy with everybody. Of course, […]
Lil Wayne is in a legal battle against a woman who claims he’s the father of her 15-year-old child. According to The Blast, Weezy’s legal team has filed a motion to have a DNA test done in a paternity case against him. Keiotia Watson filed a paternity case back in 2015 claiming she had sexual […]
Shady / Aftermath / Interscope It’s hard to deny Eminem’s status as one of hip-hop’s all-time legends. He’s given the genre a considerable number of classics—from singles (“Lose Yourself”) to full-length projects (The Marshall Mathers LP)—that not only soundtracked the 2000s but also stand the test of time. Aside from his unbelievable contorting of the English language, it’s Em’s introspection that’s granted the […]
