Hip-Hop

DMX returns with first new track in 5 years

Is a new album finally on the way?

On Jan 12, 2017 by Kahron Spearman

Get ready for ‘The Simpsons’ hip-hop homage to ‘The Great Gatsby’

His skills are empirical.

On Jan 4, 2017 by Michelle Jaworski

Netflix’s ‘Hip-Hop Origins’ is great music, but where are the women?

Come for the classic jams, stay to complain about what they left out.

On Dec 28, 2016 by Kahron Spearman

Chance the Rapper brings good tidings with the free ‘Merry Christmas Lil Mama’

The album features guest spots from comedian Hannibal Buress, Noname, and Lud Foe.

On Dec 22, 2016 by John-Michael Bond

Kid Cudi’s sprawling ‘Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin” is almost great

There’s a brilliant album in here, somewhere.

On Dec 20, 2016 by Kahron Spearman

J. Cole’s ‘4 Your Eyez Only,’ reviewed

His raps don’t seem interested in pushing boundaries. But don’t tell that to his rabid fans.

On Dec 12, 2016 by Kahron Spearman

Soulja Boy bans Shia Labeouf from entering Atlanta amid rap beef

Just like a real hip-hop artist!

On Dec 5, 2016 by April Siese

Childish Gambino’s ‘Awaken, My Love!’ is an unexpected, soaring funk opus

Whoa.

On Dec 4, 2016 by Kahron Spearman

Mannequin Challenge song ‘Black Beatles’ hits No. 1

That song is a real crowd pleaser.

On Nov 14, 2016 by Brianna Holt

Please don’t let Martin Shkreli’s forthcoming album be real

This has to be a joke, right?

On Nov 10, 2016 by Jay Hathaway

Drop what you’re doing and celebrate Drake’s birthday

What’d you get him?

On Oct 24, 2016 by Miles Klee

The 9 best internet rappers of all time

From SoundClick to SoundCloud.

On Sep 28, 2016 by Clara Wang

Danny Brown drops ‘Atrocity Exhibition’ 3 days early

We’ve waited three years for this.

On Sep 27, 2016 by Brianna Holt

A Tribe Called Quest mural a touching tribute to the late Phife Dawg

Represent, represent.

On Sep 25, 2016 by Ramon Ramirez

T.I. addresses police brutality in fiery Tidal exclusive, ‘Us or Else’

The effort features Meek Mill, Big K.R.I.T., Killer Mike and Quavo of Migos.

On Sep 23, 2016 by Ramon Ramirez