Rap

R.I.P. Magoo. Rapper Magoo, best known as one half of rap duo, Timbaland and Magoo unexpectedly passed away at the age of 50. The Virginia Chief Medical Examiner reports the cause of death was not disclosed. Born, Melvin Barcliff, Magoo, a Norfolk, VA native made waves in the late 90s with music partner Timberland. They […]

The best new hip-hop this week includes albums, videos, and songs from Noname, Rob49, Trippie Redd, and more. It’s officially hip-hop’s 50th birthday, and amid the ongoing celebrations, plenty of new music dropped from the likes of all of the above-mentioned names. New releases this week came from Lil Yachty, Gucci Mane, DJ Khaled (with

In times of great stress and adversity, it’s always best to pour your energy into something productive. Rich Loyrd is a hip-hop recording artist from Fayetteville, North Carolina. Since 2017, the rising talent has been using his music to show people what life is like in the hood. A product of his environment, he’s now ready to

All eyes were on the Los Angeles County courthouse as hip-hop fans awaited the fate of Tory Lanez. In December 2022, the rapper was found guilty of committing assault with a firearm, which caused great bodily injury to Megan Thee Stallion. Lanez’s sentencing being rescheduled in June, and not it’s been postponed again. People assumed

AK Arshi is leading his city into a new age, one where he’s breaking barriers and surmounting beyond greatness. Born in Iran, the half Persian, half black scholar, Arshia Komeili migrated to Houston, Texas in 2016 where his brilliance reflected a 4.0 GPA upon graduating from the University of Houston in December 2021. Listed as

Jay-Z’s exhibit in the Brooklyn Museum is nothing short of legendary, as it offers an unparalleled insight into the life and artistry of one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures. With a career spanning decades, Jay-Z’s impact on the music industry and popular culture is immeasurable, and this exhibit brilliantly encapsulates his journey from humble beginnings

While many of the rap girlies of the summer on lock, the queen is gearing up to remind everyone who’s running the game. This November, Nicki Minaj will release her long-awaited fifth studio album, Pink Friday 2. Minaj revealed the title and release date for Pink Friday 2 about a month ago, and is continuing

Like most Black kids had to deal with growing up, it wasn’t considered “cool” to outwardly profess my love of things that was considered “nerdy” or “white” (which, depending on the perspective, are synonymous with each other): comic books, anime, and fighting games. Then again, I also grew up in a city where shopping at

Vern Large The Beat Merchant continues to bring the heat as one of the best producers out with hit collaboration, “The Realness” featuring Jon Connor. Vernell W. Israel IV is one of Carolina’s finest on the beats. Under his alias, Vern Large The Beat Merchant, he has become what many producers would call the pinnacle