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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

Hov did. Photos: Kevin Mazur/Getty JAY-Z’s life and work is being celebrated with a massive exhibition titled, The Book Of HOV, at the Brooklyn Public Library. On Friday (Jul. 14), The Book Of HOV, a 40,000-square-foot exhibition featuring historic archives of JAY, was debuted to the public. It spans throughout the library’s Grand Army Plaza

JT’s latest single may be titled “No Bars,” but the rapper had endless zingy one-liners for her partner Lil Uzi Vert’s former fling. According to a Twitter Voice message recorded by JT, a woman named Saudiah B has been attempting to grab the attention of Uzi. “A have to do a voice note for this

Music is an expression of self, but for some, it began as a gateway out of the struggles of life. Many claim to be a staple of hip-hop’s growth and trail to becoming the most popular genre of music there is. Founders and originators; MC’s and lyricists; trendsetters and OG’s, but how many was as

Videos By Hardcore Flava | July 10, 2023 In this episode of “People’s Party With Talib Kweli,” Kweli sits down with rapper, singer, actor, author and lead emcee of the legendary Philadelphia-based hip hop collective The Roots: BLACK THOUGHT Here’s what we got into: • Thought gives his take on why Talib”s verse for ‘ ‘Double Trouble’ didn’t

The best new hip-hop this week includes albums, videos, and songs from Cardi B, Chika, Lil Baby, and more. New releases this week came from Gunna (“F*kumean“), Flo Milli (“Flo The Whistle“), and more, but the pickings were slim after a busy week prior. The highlights included Cardi B, who teamed up with FendiDa Rappa