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Finland's Sami people still tend reindeer-they also rap about their lifestyle in front of the midnight sun

Mihkku Laiti performed in Sámi at Utsjoki's Loktafeasta festival, blending culture and modern music.

Music

The Real Rap Songs of the Summer

The article highlights rap songs from smaller regions, emphasizing personal connections to music.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Bangladeshi rap, memes helped oust Hasina now they're reshaping politics

Young Bangladeshis utilize rap and social media to demand accountability from their current rulers, similar to their efforts against former PM Sheikh Hasina.

fromThe Mercury News

Oakland rapper arrested on murder charge after two months on the lam

Michai Adams, 21, was arrested June 13 during a traffic stop near Aspire Berkley Academy Elementary School. Police ran his name and realized he was wanted for an alleged murder.

Music

fromAbove the Law

Universal Music Group Pushes To Dismiss Drake's Desperate Attempt To Save Face From Lyrical Beatdown - Above the Law

Universal Music Group on Monday urged a New York federal judge to dismiss a defamation suit from hip-hop star Drake against the record label over the hit dis track 'Not Like Us' by his rival Kendrick Lamar, casting Lamar's lyrics as opinion and hyperbole.

Music

fromwww.npr.org

Northern Irish rap group Kneecap plays Glastonbury despite controversy

Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury was marked by passionate chants supporting Palestine and a defiant statement from rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh concerning his legal situation.

Arts

fromBillboard

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani's Old Rap Videos Are Going Viral

Mamdani’s rap career highlights his unique background, blending politics and art. Themes of racism and cultural heritage resonate in his lyrics, leading to support from voters.

NYC politics

Yonex Jones in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Yonex Jones exemplifies a DIY entrepreneur celebrated for blending music with community representation in the Bay Area.

fromLos Angeles Times

'Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)' rapper Silento gets 30 years for manslaughter of cousin

Silentó was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the manslaughter of his cousin, citing mental illness.

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Lil Wayne: Tha Carter VI

Tha Carter VI suffers from a lack of standout songs and creative guidance, failing to capture Lil Wayne's former brilliance.

IDK Loosens Up with "WiNSTON WOLF" | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

IDK's new track 'WiNSTON WOLF' showcases a playful, carefree vibe amidst a typically serious rap scene, offering a refreshing sound for summer.

Music production

YoungBoy Never Broke Again / Playboi Carti: "Alive"

Playboi Carti's video for 'ALIVE' exemplifies the chaotic interplay between creativity and commercialism, featuring vibrant self-promotion and competitive spirit.

3 months ago

Zukenee: SLAYTANIC

Zukenee's SLAYTANIC creatively merges medieval imagery with rap culture, establishing him as a unique voice in the Atlanta underground scene.

Music production