OPINION: A conversation rumbling in the hip-hop community is one of separation between the older generation’s music and that of the younger generation. It has merit. Editor’s note: The following ...
Tyrone Thomas, known professionally as Klazik, is redefining what it means to be a hip-hop artist in today’s music landscape. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, and now based in Des Moines, Iowa, Klazik is ...
Hip-hop‘s journey from underground movement to global cultural force spans five decades of evolution, during which lyrical content has both reflected and influenced societal changes. Industry experts ...
Dr. Dre isn’t inspired by modern hip-hop. The 59-year-old rapper and producer admits that he has little interest in the genre at present because none of the material excites him. As one of hip-hop’s ...
J. Cole hasn’t released a studio album since “The Off-Season” in May 2021, which featured hits like “m y . l i f e (with 21 ...
One question will.i.am was asked about wascontemporary hip-hop. will did not have positivethings to say about the current state of the genre. Whats the number-one sport on the planet? Soccer, because ...
Before Jason Rawls collaborated with some of the most well-known names in hip-hop — Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def), Talib Kweli, Pro Era and the Beastie Boys, just to name a few — he was like ...
The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Cordae, Denzel Curry, and Lil Nas X. Big week, no time for preamble. Let’s get into it. The Golden State Warriors recruited P-Lo ...
Since the earliest days of hip hop as a genre, rap duos have been a domineering force in the musical landscape. These two-man groups often form because of a symbiotic relationship between a vocalist ...
(Left to right) Common and Pete Rock visit SiriusXM Studios on July 11, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) I realize that I’m an old-head, especially for hip-hop purposes. I ...
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I realize that I’m an old-head, especially for hip-hop purposes. I’m 45 ...