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Displaying all articles tagged:
Rap Music
the law
Nov. 19, 2024
Diddy Accused of Witness Tampering in Sex-Crimes Case
His attorneys claim prosecutors violated his due-process rights.
By
Justin Curto
the law
Nov. 1, 2024
This Was a Warning
Young Thug’s freedom means little if we don’t fix the system that put him there.
By
Craig Jenkins
vulture sports!
Sept. 13, 2024
Lil Wayne ‘Felt Like Shit’ Over Super Bowl Halftime ‘Letdown’
“I blame myself for not being mentally prepared …”
By
Justin Curto
rap music on trial
Aug. 29, 2024
Everything We Know About YSL’s RICO Case
Judge Paige Reese Whitaker has been moving forward with the trial.
By
Zoe Guy
the law
Aug. 27, 2024
Diddy Files to Dismiss Lil Rod’s Sexual-Assault Lawsuit
Rod called Diddy “a monster” in response: “It’s killing me.”
By
Justin Curto
crime
Aug. 7, 2024
Two Men Guilty on All Counts in PnB Rock Murder Trial
The rapper’s mother said she was “elated” afterward.
By
Justin Curto
#content
Aug. 6, 2024
We Now Officially Have Too Much Drake
He just dropped 100 gigabytes of new content.
By
Justin Curto
the law
July 19, 2024
YSL Trial’s Third Judge Might Be the Charm
Paige Reese Whitaker sounds committed to getting this case moving.
By
Justin Curto
my single is dropping
June 21, 2024
Peso Pluma and Cardi B Rap in Spanglish on ‘Put Em in the Fridge’
The heat is coming in two languages.
By
Alejandra Gularte
album watch
May 16, 2024
Twitter Trolls Won’t Keep Cardi B From Releasing an Album This Year
CB2
incoming …
By
Justin Curto
the charts
May 13, 2024
Kendrick Lamar Is Winning the Beef on the Charts
“Not Like Us” is now his second No. 1 of the beef.
By
Justin Curto
pacifist mode
May 13, 2024
21 Savage Promises Peace
At least between Drake and Metro Boomin.
By
Jason P. Frank
diss tracks
May 7, 2024
Macklemore, the Lone Rapper With Some Sense Right Now
Releasing a Palestine-solidarity track while Drake and Kendrick trade unserious bars over who’s the worst.
By
Zoe Guy
rap history lessons
May 3, 2024
Kendrick’s Drake-Villain Origin Story Begins With DMX
“I don’t like the way he walks, like, nothin’.”
By
Tirhakah Love
and if you wonder if i hate you
Apr. 30, 2024
Kendrick Really Hates That Man
His second Drake diss is fatal.
By
Zoe Guy
disrespect
Apr. 17, 2024
Who’s Winning the 2024 Rap-Beef Showdown?
(And who got cooked?)
By
Tirhakah Love
rip
Apr. 13, 2024
Rico Wade, Dungeon Family Founder and Atlanta Producing Legend, Dead at 52
He founded the Dungeon Family, where he helped craft the Southern hip-hop community in the ’90s.
By
Alejandra Gularte
where’s the beef?
Jan. 26, 2024
Everyone Megan Thee Stallion Gave Their 24 Hours of Attention
Investigation: Who got bit in “Hiss”?
By
Tirhakah Love
‘stupid song’
Jan. 2, 2024
Nicki Minaj Giveth and Nicki Minaj Taketh Away
She’s done performing her hit “Starships.”
By
Zoe Guy
the charts
Dec. 18, 2023
Nicki Minaj Has the Most No. 1 Albums Out of Any Rap Girl
Thanks to
Pink Friday 2
.
By
Zoe Guy
gag city
Dec. 8, 2023
Nicki Minaj Does Something for the Barbz
Giving them
Pink Friday 2
as a gift on her birthday.
By
Zoe Guy
rap music on trial
Nov. 27, 2023
Here Are the Rap Lyrics Being Used in the YSL Trial
Songs including “Bad Boy” by Juice WRLD and “Anybody” featuring Nicki Minaj are cited.
By
Jennifer Zhan
where’s the beef?
Nov. 17, 2023
Drake Got Heated on
Scary Hours 3
About
For All the Dogs
, Pusha T, and Ye — but not Taylor Swift.
By
Justin Curto
work mode
Nov. 13, 2023
Drake’s Tour Schedule Is Still Looking Blurry
J. Cole is tagging in on the It’s All a Blur tour next year.
By
Justin Curto
the law
Nov. 9, 2023
Young Thug’s Lyrics Can Be Used in YSL Trial, Judge Rules
His songs were cited extensively in a 2022 RICO indictment.
By
Justin Curto
listening and learning
Nov. 8, 2023
Jeezy Goes to a Therapist (Nia Long)
Discussing his divorce from Jeannie Mai in a new video.
By
Zoe Guy
vulture sports!
Oct. 30, 2023
God Bless Whoever Booked Flavor Flav for the National Anthem
His mic was
on
, honey.
By
Zoe Guy
my ep is dropping
Oct. 27, 2023
Baby Tate’s Inner Theater Kid Jumped Out
We’re seated for
Sexploration: The Musical
.
By
Zoe Guy
crime
Oct. 25, 2023
Wait, Was DJ Envy Part of a Ponzi Scheme?
The “Breakfast Club” co-host’s business partner has been arrested for wire fraud.
By
Justin Curto
vulture jr.
Oct. 15, 2023
Drake’s Son Is Already Making Deals
Adonis drops a verse on
For All the Dogs
, no ghostwriters necessary.
By
Justin Curto
the industry
Oct. 13, 2023
Megan Thee Stallion Is an Indie Hot Girl
Self-funding a new album as she fights former label 1501 Certified.
By
Justin Curto
vulture jr.
Oct. 4, 2023
Baby Khaled, Li’l Lil Baby, and More Kids Take Over ‘Supposed to Be Loved’
In a G-rated music video premiering on Nickelodeon.
By
Justin Curto
fanning la flame
Sept. 20, 2023
Travis Scott Questioned for 8 Hours Over Astroworld Civil Case
Facing hundreds of claims over the 2021 festival.
By
Justin Curto
keep it a bean
Sept. 13, 2023
Move Over, Ben Affleck, Ice Spice Has Some Dunkin’ Ideas
Like the Ice Spice Munchkins Drink, out now.
By
Justin Curto
cancel culture
Aug. 1, 2023
Drake’s Memphis Show Canceled for Being ‘Logistically Impossible’
He had previously postponed the show in June.
By
Justin Curto
unfortunately close reads
July 28, 2023
Travis Scott’s
Utopia
Is Full of Unserious Lyrics
“I’m loyal, bitch / I got Ye over Biden,” etc.
By
Zoe Guy
goosebumps
July 26, 2023
No, Actually, Travis Scott’s Pyramids Performance Isn’t Happening
Live Nation blamed “complex production issues,” not previously reported governmental pushback.
By
Justin Curto
rapper laureate
July 5, 2023
Aubrey Graham, Poet, Worries He’s Still Just 14 and High
“Maybe I’m in some coma.”
By
Jason P. Frank
showtime!
June 25, 2023
Here are the Winners of the 2023 BET Awards
Featuring a tie!
By
Alejandra Gularte
tourz
June 23, 2023
Doja Cat Is Holding a Barbz Convention With Ice Spice and Doechii
Touring arenas this fall, with or without Nicki Minaj.
By
Justin Curto
2023 bet awards
June 8, 2023
Drake and GloRilla Lead 2023 BET Award Nominations
The ceremony airs on June 25.
By
Zoe Guy
my single is dropping
June 2, 2023
Gunna Corrects the Record on ‘bread & butter’
“Never gave no statement or agreed to take no stand on ’em.”
By
Justin Curto
women.
Apr. 18, 2023
Megan Thee Stallion Says Her Trauma Was a ‘Running Joke’ During Tory Lanez Trial
“I could have let the adversity break me, but I persevered.”
By
Zoe Guy
fake drake
Apr. 17, 2023
No, Drake Didn’t Drop a New Song With the Weeknd
An AI-curious tech company might have, though.
By
Justin Curto
new music friday
Apr. 14, 2023
God Save Nicki Minaj’s Verse on ‘Princess Diana’
In the hood, this is Netflix’s
The Crown
.
By
Wolfgang Ruth
my single is dropping
Mar. 27, 2023
Don’t Know Tyler, the Creator’s Daughter’s Name? Good Thing He Doesn’t Have One
He tweeted, “i dont have kids and dont plan on it hahaha.”
By
Justin Curto
privileged rappers
Mar. 13, 2023
Drake to Richly Flex on Tour With 21 Savage
Billed as a reflection on his last decade — call it an era tour, singular.
By
Justin Curto
my single is dropping
Mar. 3, 2023
Nicki Minaj Debuts a New Alter Ego, ‘Red Ruby Da Sleeze’
And returns to
Queen Radio
.
By
Zoe Guy
feel good inc
Mar. 3, 2023
De La Soul’s Back Catalogue (Finally) Hits Streaming Services
In time to bump their debut,
3 Feet High and Rising
, for its anniversary.
By
Zoe Guy
do your thing 21
Feb. 16, 2023
Drake and 21 Savage Took a Loss on Their Fake
Vogue
Cover
They paid Condé Nast an undisclosed settlement.
By
Justin Curto
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