Ariana Grande's 'Popular' could have sounded a lot different. In a new piece in the Los Angeles Times, composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz has shared that, following Grande's casting, he was considering a new hip-hop rhythm for the superstar.
The FADER's Vivian Medithi reviews Kendrick Lamar's new album 'GNX,' a West Coast pastiche that strives for title belt status.
As we wrap up Hip-Hop History Month, we take a look at the performances, statements, and crazy on-stage moments that shaped the culture.
From food to haircare to baby essentials, we take a look at a few of the products inspired by the spirit of Hip-Hop.
Award-winning Christian hip-hop artist Aaron Cole has had a transformative year marked by professional milestones and personal joy. After signing with Sony, releasing his album Sorry, I Changed, and welcoming his first child, Omari Anthony Cole, the 25-year-old reflects on how fatherhood has deepened his perspective on life and music. With his God-centered approach, Cole continues to inspire fans and challenge the mainstream hip-hop industry's toxic themes, proving that faith-filled artistry can resonate widely while staying true to its purpose.
"Squabble Up" is a more measured, wholesome, but nonetheless impressive display of Kendrick Lamar and his team's ingenuity and knowledge.
Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour becomes the highest-grossing solo Hip-Hop tour ever, earning $210 million and selling 1.7 million tickets across 78 shows.
“I’m conceited, never beated, never heard of defeated.” — Roxanne Shanté, 1984
Drake's company Frozen Moments has filed a petition claiming that Universal Music Group and Spotify falsely boosted Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."
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