Kendrick Lamar makes his peace with war on GNX
The FADER's Vivian Medithi reviews Kendrick Lamar's new album 'GNX,' a West Coast pastiche that strives for title belt status.
Hip Hop
Run It Back: Historical Hip-Hop On-Stage Moments
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.
Can’t Knock The Hustle: Products Influenced By Hip-Hop
From food to haircare to baby essentials, we take a look at a few of the products inspired by the spirit of Hip-Hop.
Aaron Cole on Christian Hip-Hop’s Evolution and Breaking Generational Curses
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.
Kendrick Lamar “Squabble Up” Music Video: 8 Key References You May Have Missed
"Squabble Up" is a more measured, wholesome, but nonetheless impressive display of Kendrick Lamar and his team's ingenuity and knowledge.
Travis Scott Breaks Records With Highest-Grossing Solo Hip-Hop Tour
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.
Opinion | The rise of Black female rappers: taking over the hip-hop stage
“I’m conceited, never beated, never heard of defeated.” — Roxanne Shanté, 1984
Drake is getting the courts involved in his rap feud with Kendrick Lamar, and hip-hop fans aren’t impressed
Drake's company Frozen Moments has filed a petition claiming that Universal Music Group and Spotify falsely boosted Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."
A Moment in Durham: Fire-spitting dragons, red-hot furnaces, and a hip-hop beat
In the heart of Durham Central Park on Saturday, orange plastic fences surround three large furnaces where the fires burn at 3000 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s…
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