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The Nation
1 month ago
Music

The Many Evolutions of Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi's return with 'Insano' album is more focused on the party atmosphere but lacks depth and ambition compared to his earlier defining works like 'Man on the Moon: The End of Day'. [ more ]
The Nation
2 months ago
Music

The Era of Nicki Minaj

Pink Friday album series overview
Pink Friday 2 inconsistent reception [ more ]
Pitchfork
3 months ago
Music

Killer Mike, Following Three Wins, Handcuffed at 2024 Grammys Venue

Killer Mike won three awards at the 2024 Grammys: Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Album.
After his victories, Killer Mike was handcuffed and escorted out of the venue, facing a misdemeanor charge unrelated to the Grammys. [ more ]
Pitchfork
3 months ago
Music

2024 Grammys: Killer Mike Wins Best Rap Album, Song, and Performance

Killer Mike wins three Grammy Awards
Collaborators André 3000, Future, and Eryn Allen Kane also win [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Music

How Psychiatry Broke the Top 40

Pop music is increasingly referencing mental health topics such as panic attacks and therapy.
Mental health references in pop music have become more normalized and even romanticized. [ more ]
BrooklynVegan
3 months ago
Music

5 Best Rap Albums of January 2024

Benny the Butcher released his first solo album since 2020, Everybody Can't Go, which has a throwback sound and features production from Hit-Boy and The Alchemist.
The album includes guest features from artists like Jadakiss, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, and members of Griselda and Black Soprano Family. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

Ritzy Chappaqua high school suspends LGBTQ rapper for freestyling gay 'slurs' - but he says it was satire : lawsuit

An LGBTQ high school student in Chappaqua was suspended for using gay slurs in a satirical freestyle rap. [ more ]
Kqed
3 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco's Cellski Announces First-Ever Live Band Show | KQED

Cellski, a San Francisco rapper, will be performing his debut album, Mr. Predicter, with a live band for its 30th anniversary.
He will also perform songs from his other albums and will be joined by San Francisco legends from RBL Posse.
Cellski is more focused on helping his community and being a pioneer in his own lane than pursuing fame. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
Music

Ben Shapiro's unbelievably cringe anti-woke rap song made it to No. 1 on the iTunes charts

Ben Shapiro collaborates on an anti-woke rap song that made it to No. 1 on the iTunes charts.
Shapiro's contribution to the song includes taking shots at Black women artists. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Trial in The Murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master to Begin in Brooklyn

Two men accused of murder in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay are set to go on trial.
Prosecutors say the men killed Jay over a drug deal.
Opening statements are scheduled in Brooklyn federal court. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
5 months ago
Music

Hip-Hop Has Had a Rough Year. Is Its Greatest Hope Really ... This Guy?

Rap had a challenging year both creatively and on the charts in 2023.
The drought of rap songs topping the Billboard Hot 100 lasted for 54 weeks. [ more ]
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