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Rap Music

Fresh, unfiltered takes on rap’s cutting-edge talent and trends. Sharp, insightful reviews breaking down lyrical prowess, production quality and cultural impact, helping music lovers discover the next big thing or reconsider a seasoned icon. Spotlights of the leaders and innovators driving rap’s evolution, with profiles and interviews that delve into their creative processes and influence on the industry. Expect a blend of passionate critique, deep analysis and insider knowledge that keeps readers plugged into the pulse of rap. Read more about Music.

Sotheby’s First Hip Hop Auction Will Include the Sale of Biggie’s Iconic Crown

For the last 23 years, the crown has been in the possession of photographer Barron Claiborne, who captured the unforgettable image.
By Helen Holmes
Kanye West attends the the Versace fall 2019 fashion show.

The Kanye-Drake Feud’s Only Losers Are Hip-Hop—And All of Us

When rappers like Kanye and Drake express their emotions on Twitter, it sounds like teary-eyed emojis instead of true expressions of conflict.
By Michael Jordan
Nicki Minaj attending the Harper's Bazaar ICONS party, where Cardi B threw a shoe at her.

Nicki Minaj Breaks the Silence About Her Fashion Week Feud With Cardi B

On the latest episode of Queen Radio, Nicki Minaj tore into Cardi B for throwing a shoe at her at a Fashion Week party last Friday.
By Helen Holmes
Gustav Ahr Lil Peep Cause of Death

Up-and-Coming Rapper Lil Peep Dead at 21

By Brandon Katz
French Montana sips his Cîroc and coffee cocktail.

French Montana Does Face Masks With Diddy and Drinks Coffee With Cîroc

By Dena Silver
Jay Z and Kanye West.

Jay Z and Kanye West Both Celebrate Musical Milestones Today

By Khila James
French Montana at the 2017 BET Awards at Microsoft Square on June 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

French Montana Is Using Decades of Hip-Hop Culture to Save New York Rap

By Marcus K. Dowling
John C. Reilly as himself in Lil Dicky's "Pillow Talk" video.

Lil Dicky & Creators on Going Hard With 11-Minute ‘Pillow Talk’ Music Video

By Drew Grant
Patrick Adams

Legendary Producer Patrick Adams Has Priceless Advice for Aspiring Artists

By Justin Joffe
Brother Ali

How Rapper Brother Ali Nurtures Creativity Through Spiritual Practice

By Justin Joffe
Gorillaz in Saturnz Barz.

Gorillaz Soundtrack the Trumpocalypse on ‘Humanz’

By Bryn Gelbart
Travis Scott

The Best Songs You Missed Last Week: Phoenix, SZA & Travis Scott, More

By Ilana Kaplan
Beastie Boys

How The Beastie Boys Perfected Rap-Rock (Before Everyone Else Ruined It)

By Ron Hart
Kendrick Lamar

‘DAMN.’—Kendrick Lamar Just Dropped His Commercial Masterpiece

By Justin Joffe
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 07: Inductee Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performs onstage at the 32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on April 7, 2017 in New York City. Debuting on HBO Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 8:00 pm ET/PT (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

How I Learned to Love the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

By Rob LeDonne
Ice T

Ice-T Returns to Make an Unflinching Statement With Body Count

By Katherine Turman
Sleaford Mods

Sleaford Mods Aren’t Your Generation’s Spokesmodels

By Brad Cohan
Danny Brown

Jonah Hill Directed the Best ‘Full House’ Parody Since ‘Too Many Cooks’

By Bryn Gelbart
Only Drake should be allowed to wear a turtleneck in public.

How Toronto Took Over the Music Charts

By Ari Rosenschein

10 Songs That Prove Notorious B.I.G. Was the Greatest

By Ron Hart
Kurt Rosenwinkel

The Best in Jazz: Kurt Rosenwinkel’s New Album ‘Caipi’ Is a Must-Listen

By Ron Hart
"I'll take 'videos I never knew I needed' for 800, Alex."

Is Alex Trebek’s Remix of Drake’s ‘Started From the Bottom’ Better Than the Original?

By John Bonazzo
The Chainsmokers?! What Fresh Hell Is This?

Our Predictions for the Grammys: Prophecies From the Precipice of Hell

By Justin Joffe
Harlem's famous jazz club the Apollo Theatre in the 1950s.

The Music Industry’s Long History of Dividing Blacks and Jews

By Justin Joffe
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