In the wake of arguably the most notable feud in rap music history and a year spent under heavy scrutiny, hip-hop superstar Aubrey Graham, better known as Drake, has attempted to regain a foothold...
What began as a surprise feature on rapper Future and producer Metro Boomin’s song “Like That,” Kendrick Lamar’s scorching run throughout 2024 culminates in his newest album, “GNX.” Lamar’s...
From launching a viral marketing campaign spanning the United States to selecting an album release time of 6 a.m. on a Monday (a break from the industry standard Friday night release), Tyler Okonma...
Despite first debuting commercially over 12 years ago, Future remains more prominent and dominant in the rap sphere than ever, reaching unprecedented heights this year alone. Future’s success only...
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Smino’s signature smoothness returns with much love.
Four years after releasing “NOIR,” Smino has dropped his third studio album “Luv 4 Rent,” treating fans to 51 minutes...
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When Kid Cudi announced his plans to release the long-anticipated compilation album “The Boy Who Flew to the Moon Vol. 1” on July 5, fans expected an incredible tour. Cudi’s status...
New Jersey-based rapper and singer 070 Shake proves her star power on her debut album “Modus Vivendi” released Jan. 17. By combining her dynamic singing voice with powerful lyrics about relationship...
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Pittsburgh artist Mac Miller’s posthumous album, “Circles,” dropped last Friday to an outpouring of acclaim from critics, fans and fellow artists. The album, an extension of 2018’s...
Tauheed Rahim II, also known as rapper Marco Pavé, was named as Georgetown’s first hip-hop artist-in-residence this fall, working directly with students through the department of performing arts and...
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Atlanta hip-hop duo EARTHGANG fortifies its standing among rap’s most promising newcomers on its first major label debut, “Mirrorland,” with fun, bouncy bars over eclectic production...
Over Labor Day weekend, the streets of Philadelphia flooded with what seemed like a sea of teenage girls in red tank tops and boys in basketball jerseys. They were headed to the same place: Made in...
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J. Cole’s latest album “KOD,” which dropped April 20, does not stray from his usual reflection and critique of modern culture. The album documents heartbreaking stories of...
