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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
Gustav Ahr Lil Peep Cause of Death

Up-and-Coming Rapper Lil Peep Dead at 21

RIP
By Brandon Katz
Kendrick Lamar in concert.

Photographer Sues Rapper Kendrick Lamar Over Breastfeeding Pic

By Ryan Steadman

Are Songs of the Summer Obsolete?

By Preston Jones
Bitcoin records may soon become reality, as YouTube stars are creating a soundtrack for cryptocurrency.(Getty Images)

There’s a Bitcoin Music Industry, and It’s Amazing

By John Bonazzo

What Music Taught Me About Loving My Wife (And My Life)

By Shane Schleger

Governors Ball Music Festival 2015: Our Top (11) Picks

By Eli Zeger
Aubrey Drake Graham has selected a track list to accompany Sotheby's exhibition "I Like It Like This". (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images For ESPYS)

Here’s What Drake Recommends You Listen to While Viewing Art

By Alanna Martinez

Breakout Rap Sensation Fetty Wap Talks Texting Kanye, Story Behind ‘Trap Queen’

By Rob LeDonne

The Action Bronson Interview: Mr. Wonderful Seizes His Moment

By Damian Ghigliotty

Joey Bada$$ Interview: Resurrecting the Golden Age of Brooklyn Hip-Hop

By Rob LeDonne
Notorious B.I.G., in Queens. (Photo: Gideon Tsang)

Brand New Biggie Mural Coming to Clinton Hill

By Stela Khury

From Grinding to ‘No Type,’ Rae Sremmurd Is Living the SremmLife

By Rob LeDonne
Jeffs Muhs' bust of ODB at features an exact replica of the rapper's gold leaf grill. (Photo: Briana McGurran)

A Bust of Ol’ Dirty Bastard Complete With Golden Grill Is a Hit at Pulse New York

By Brianna McGurran

PRhyme Makes Chelsea in 2015 Feel Like New York in 1996

By Damian Ghigliotty

J. Cole Reaches for New Heights on ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’

By Gaston McGary

Brooklyn Rapper Bobby Shmurda Arrested on Murder, Weapons, Drugs Charges

By Gaston McGary

Ballad of the Trap Lord: A$AP Ferg’s Versatile New Mixtape, ‘Ferg Forever’

By Gaston McGary

The 10 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2014

By Damian Ghigliotty
Drake, on the ones and twos. (Photo by David X Prutting/BFAnyc.com)

Started From the Basel Now We’re Here: Drake Ends Miami Madness With a Mansion Party

By Ann Binlot

Smoke DZA Comes Into His Own on ‘Pass Off’ Feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Bluntsmoker

By Gaston McGary

Is Dej Loaf the Future of Hip-Hop?

By Rob LeDonne
Scene vets Killer Mike and El-P rallied fans out of post-Thanksgiving food comas for two near-solt-out concerts at Stage 48 this weekend.

Run The Jewels Bring Down the House at Stage 48

By Damian Ghigliotty
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