Digging Into Kendrick Lamar’s Samples
Listen to some of the most notable sonic references on “GNX,” from SWV, Luther Vandross and Debbie Deb.
Month: November 2024
Hip Hop Sweet Shop to reopen in new location after fire
The dessert shop is moving into one of row houses renovated by OneWest, an economic development nonprofit focused on West Louisville.
Drake Files Second Petition Over ‘Not Like Us,’ Claiming Defamation
Drake has dropped a second legal filing around 'Not Like Us,' this one dealing specifically with accusations of both payola and defamation.
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Squabble Up’ Boosts Hope Of New The Roots Album
Kendrick Lamar's music video for 'Squabble Up' appears to have inspired Questlove to complete the long-awaited 15th album from The Roots.
Watch the VCU Pep Band Perform Kendrick Lamar’s ‘TV Off’ at College Basketball Game
Kendrick Lamar's "TV Off" from new album 'GNX' was played by the VCU pep band at the university's basketball game over the weekend. Watch the clip.
Nicki Minaj Brings A Gone-Too-Soon Hip-Hop Star Back To The Top 10
Nicki Minaj and Juice WRLD debut their new single “AGATS2 (Insecure)” at No. 1 on the U.K.'s Official Singles Downloads chart, earning both stars another top 10 smash.
‘We Do It 4 the Culture’ uses hip-hop to teach life lessons
A former Baltimore City Public Schools educator is using hip-hop to teach youths about social emotional learning.
Billboard’s Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century: No. 2
Taylor Swift is one of our Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century for how she changed the sound and image of pop superstardom at the highest levels. Read More
The Culture Corner: 35 years of Queen Latifah’s ‘All Hail the Queen’ : World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
We take a look at the groundbreaking 1989 debut record from the rapper, singer and actress.
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