Hip-Hop News & Features
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News2 weeks agoJon Batiste Nabs 11 Nominations, Plus Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, And More Receive Multiple Nods For 64th GRAMMY Awards
J. Cole, Lil Nas X, Kacey Musgraves, and more also received multiple nominations.
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Features2 weeks ago‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’: Untangling Kanye West’s Complex Masterpiece
Straddling the chart-savvy and the underground, Kanye West’s ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ remains a masterpiece that’s both amazing and appalling.
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Features2 weeks ago
The Global Cypher: A&R Edition
We talk to a few A&R reps from around the world to understand the hip-hop scene in their country (and what's next).
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News2 weeks ago
Watch Lil Wayne And Rich The Kid Team Up In ‘Trust Fund’ Video
As halfpipe shredding moves threaten to steal the show, they trade head-nodding and knotty bars with the airtight chemistry of seasoned collaborators.
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News2 weeks ago
Kanye West and Drake Set For ‘Free Larry Hoover’ Stadium Benefit Concert
Ye returns to headline his first live stadium performance in five years with a special guest appearance by Drake.
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News2 weeks ago
Watch The Trailer For ‘DMX: Don’t Try To Understand’ Documentary, Coming Soon To HBO
The doc debuts on HBO/HBO Max on Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
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Features2 weeks ago
New Jack Swing Fashion And Style: A Photo Essay
The fashion and style of New Jack Swing was an integral part of the genre's worldwide appeal. This photo essay presents some of the biggest names looking their finest.
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Features2 weeks ago
‘Ill Na Na’: How Foxy Brown’s Debut Album Changed The Game For Women In Hip-Hop
With her sex-positive image, unbridled confidence and elite lyricism, Foxy Brown’s ‘Ill Na Na’ became the blueprint for female MCs in hip-hop.
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News2 weeks ago
Watch Morray And Benny The Butcher Head To NYC In ‘Never Fail’ Video
The track was produced by Smatt Sertified, Akachi, and Sonickaboom of 808 Mafia.
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Features2 weeks ago
‘Radio’: LL Cool J Turns Up the Volume and Becomes a Star
LL Cool J’s debut album, ‘Radio,’ turned the MC into a hip-hop superstar and put the emerging Def Jam record label on the map.
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Features3 weeks ago
Best Hip-Hop Music Gifts For Christmas
From hot new albums and reissued game-changers, the best hip-hop Christmas gifts will thrill old-school heads and new fans alike.
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News3 weeks ago
Smino Releases Music Video For New Single, ‘I Deserve,’ Signs With Motown
The video features Smino throwing a ‘rent party’ for a neighbor who is set to be evicted.
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News3 weeks ago
Ariana Grande And Kid Cudi Appear In Trailer For ‘Don’t Look Up’
The film also stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Jonah Hill, and more.
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Features3 weeks ago
Best Songs About Weed: 35 Marijuana-Themed Tracks
From stoner anthems to good-natured novelties, the best songs about marijuana are perfect for indulgers – or those with just a contact buzz.
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Features3 weeks ago
‘2001’: Why Dr. Dre’s Second Album Remains A Timeless Classic
On his sophomore solo album, ‘2001,’ Dr. Dre was back for the throne with a new generation of talent and a record that would define an era.
