Slept On: The Latest In Underground Rap (March 5, 2021)
As the holiday drought finally starts to come to a close, new releases have been heating up this week. Drake announced his return with Scary Hours 2 and Bruno Mars Continue Reading
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These Are the Funniest Hip-Hop Videos of the Last Five Years
Humor lightens the load of everything. A funny joke or hilarious moment can make your day better and a rough time at work to fly right by. Humor will always Continue Reading
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Great Rapper Parenting Moments That Will Make You Smile
Outside of music, rappers are very attentive when it comes to parenting their own children. In several instances, some of their hilarious and joyful parenting moments have been publicized on social Continue Reading
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This Haunts Me: JD and the Straight Shot vs. the NY Knicks
Once upon a time the New York Knicks were considered a real basketball team. Led by Hall-of-Famer Patrick Ewing from the late ’80s to the year 2000, the team was Continue Reading
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104 Hip-Hop Albums Turning Five in 2021
2016 seems like a lifetime ago. Barack Obama was still POTUS, XXXTentacion was just a budding SoundCloud rapper and we were still walking around sans masks and touching foreign objects without Continue Reading
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When Tweeting Your Favorite Rapper Goes Right
Social media has changed how we communicate with each other. The internet has closed the gaps between your average person and celebrities, with your favorite rapper being a few keystrokes Continue Reading
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The Break Presents: Slowthai
The rap scene in England is stocked with talent, and as hip-hop evolves, more rappers from across the pond are gaining recognition in America. Slowthai is one of those artists, Continue Reading
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Album Review: Robin Thicke “On Earth, and In Heaven”
Talk about a sweet treat, and just in time for Valentine’s day, multi award winning singer/songwriter, blue-eyed soul brother, Robin Thicke released his eighth studio album titled “On Earth and, Continue Reading
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Indie Roundup: Five New Albums to Stream Now
If you’re anything like us, you’re probably overwhelmed by the sheer number of albums being released on a weekly basis. Popdust’s weekly column, Indie Roundup, finds the five best albums Continue Reading
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Mary Wilson, Founding Member of the Supremes, Has Died at 76
Mary Wilson, member of the iconic girl group the Supremes, died Monday, February 8 at the age of 76. According to a statement released by Wilson’s publicist and obtained by Continue Reading
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Indie Roundup: Five New Albums to Stream Now
If you’re anything like us, you’re probably overwhelmed by the sheer number of albums being released on a weekly basis. Popdust’s weekly column, Indie Roundup, finds the five best albums Continue Reading
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Troy Ave Looks Back at Eight Years of His White Christmas Mixtape Series
Chapters & CollectionsInterview: Peter A. BerryEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Troy Ave has played the rap game’s Santa Claus Continue Reading
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Medium and Musician Jocelyn Mackenzie Talks Spirits, Creativity, and Her New LP “PUSH”
Jocelyn Mackenzie just released her debut LP, PUSH. Earlier this winter, we had a wonderful conversation about the album and so much more, which you can listen to now on Continue Reading
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Larry King’s Best Hip-Hop Interviews
While Larry King admitted on several occasions that he “didn’t appreciate Hip-Hop,” the legendary interviewer opened up his show to a plethora of rap stars beginning in 2014. His lack Continue Reading
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Happy Birthday, Alicia Keys! – 8 Essential Songs
Today we celebrate the birthday of the legendary Alicia Keys! The powerful pop star has churned out impactful hits for over a decade; and at this point, her vast discography Continue Reading
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These Are Wild Rap Beefs That Will Probably Never Be Resolved
Beefing in the rap world isn't a foreign concept. It's actually something that happens more often than it probably should and the root of the issues sometimes ends up forgotten. Continue Reading
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Rico Nasty Rediscovers Who She Really Is – ‘If I’m Not Hip-Hop, What the F*!k Is Hip-Hop?’
I'm DifferentRico Nasty has been rediscovering who she is as an artist. Now, she’s ready to show the world what she discovered.Interview: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in Continue Reading
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How the Coronavirus Changed Hip-Hop
ChangesCoronavirus challenged rappers to think creatively in the face of tours stopping and income dropping. Here's how the global pandemic changed hip-hop.Words: Sowmya KrishnamurthyEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in Continue Reading
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The 10 Greatest Stables in Professional Wrestling History
Metal has always pushed the boundaries of what’s tasteful. But the genre remains compelling because of its ability to challenge what is deemed acceptable and “normal.” By delving into the Continue Reading
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6 Controversial Metal Bands Banned Around The World
Now that we’ve covered some of 2020’s best hidden gems, it’s time to look forward to what the new year has to offer our ears. From Top 40 royalty to Continue Reading
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