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fromPitchfork
2 hours ago

Sexyy Red: Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa

Sexyy Red's latest album lacks the vibrancy and originality of her breakout tape, resulting in a derivative and uninspired listening experience.
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Behold Dr. Dre, Flavor Flav, Springsteen, and Patti Smith Performing "People Have the Power" Together

The 2026 American Music Honors celebrated diverse artists, featuring performances by honorees like Dr. Dre, Patti Smith, and Bruce Springsteen.
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

"The Ayo Brame Experience" Live (Oakland)

Ayo Brame has dedicated countless hours to perfecting his craft, performing alongside his mentor, Kev Choce, and is currently a freshman studying jazz at The New School of Music in Manhattan.
East Bay (California)
#zohran-mamdani
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
New York City

Zohran Mamdani still making money from fleeting rap career, filings show

Zohran Mamdani's music royalties increased modestly to $1,643, while his primary income comes from his salary as a state Assembly member.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago
NYC politics

Zohran Mamdani is still getting paid from his rap career

Zohran Mamdani's 2025 tax returns show income from royalties, graphic design, and a significant salary increase as New York City mayor.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Zohran Mamdani still making money from fleeting rap career, filings show

Zohran Mamdani's music royalties increased modestly to $1,643, while his primary income comes from his salary as a state Assembly member.
Music
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

ezcodylee: STUNT 4 LIFE

ezcodylee's music blends rap and rock, emphasizing intimacy and vulnerability while achieving broader recognition and a unique sound in the genre.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
5 days ago

Ornot Collabs with Pro Skater & Local Artist to Launch The City Collection

The City Collection merges cycling, skateboarding, and local art, inspired by San Francisco's unique terrain and urban experience.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Oakland's "The Lake Show" 420 Poetry, Rappers + DJ Picnic (Lake Merritt)

The Lake Show is a free outdoor open mic picnic at Lake Merritt featuring local artists, food trucks, and a relaxed atmosphere.
NYC music
fromKqed
4 days ago

How Tuesday and Her Daughters Made West Oakland's New Viral Anthem | KQED

A viral anthem from West Oakland has gained recognition and led to performances at major events, celebrating local culture and artists.
#offset
Miami
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Rapper Offset released from hospital after shooting, says he's 'good' but 'planning to be better'

Offset is recovering after being shot in Florida, focusing on family and music while expressing a positive outlook on life.
Miami
fromVulture
1 week ago

Offset Makes First Public Statement After Being Shot

Offset expresses gratitude for support after being shot, focusing on recovery and family while planning to return to music.
Miami
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Rapper Offset released from hospital after shooting, says he's 'good' but 'planning to be better'

Offset is recovering after being shot in Florida, focusing on family and music while expressing a positive outlook on life.
Miami
fromVulture
1 week ago

Offset Makes First Public Statement After Being Shot

Offset expresses gratitude for support after being shot, focusing on recovery and family while planning to return to music.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 67

Afrika Bambaataa helped shape a global movement rooted in peace, unity, love, and having fun, playing a crucial role in the emergence of hip-hop as a cultural force.
Social justice
#isaiah-rashad
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Isaiah Rashad Confronts His Shadow in New "Same Sh!t" Video

Isaiah Rashad announces new album 'It's Been Awful' with first single 'Same Sh!t' after five years.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Isaiah Rashad Confronts His Shadow in New "Same Sh!t" Video

Isaiah Rashad announces new album 'It's Been Awful' with first single 'Same Sh!t' after five years.
Music production
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Bloodz Boi / jackzebra: Bloodzebra

Jackzebra's rap style mirrors Huaisu's calligraphy, prioritizing expression over legibility, while incorporating rich Chinese cultural references.
NYC music
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

Mercury Music Picks: Hip-Hop Royalty the Pharcyde and Emo Heartthrobs AFI Are in Town - Portland Mercury

Oklou and The Pharcyde are notable artists with significant contributions to experimental pop and hip-hop, respectively.
Music production
fromSPIN
3 days ago

Sean Solomon's Busy, Messed-Up World - SPIN

Sean Solomon's solo debut blends whimsical animation with disillusioned songwriting, showcasing a clean folk sound influenced by indie music of the 2000s.
NYC music
fromHip Hop Hero
5 days ago

Viral Brooklyn rapper murdered by teenage stepson

Sinthoro Upper, a Brooklyn rapper, was murdered by his 16-year-old stepson over a smoking argument.
Music production
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Watch Monaleo Channel Her Inner Barbie in "Crossroads Freestyle"

Monaleo returns with 'Crossroads Freestyle' after a hiatus due to a medical emergency, showcasing her signature style and quick flow.
Music production
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Bossman Dlow: Chicken Talkin Bastard

Bossman Dlow's mixtape Chicken Talkin Bastard combines vintage Florida rap with playful, uncomplicated themes, showcasing his unique style and charisma.
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Watch Jim Legxacy Bop Around London in Video for New Song "IDK IDK"

Jim Legxacy's new song 'IDK IDK' is accompanied by a mixed-media video directed by Rohan Dil, featuring him and friends in London.
London music
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

From Brooklyn to the stage: Timi Dre brings a global sound to SOB's | amNewYork

Timi Dre blends Afrobeats, Konpa, and R&B, creating a unique sound reflective of New York's cultural diversity and energy.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 weeks ago

Wu-Tang Clan announce final tour "encore" with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Wu-Tang Clan extends their final tour into 2026, featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and multiple shows across various cities.
Music production
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Earl Sweatshirt / MIKE / Surf Gang: POMPEII // UTILITY

MIKE and Earl's collaboration on POMPEII // UTILITY showcases playful melodies but suffers from moments of lethargy and untapped synergy.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

I Went to a Hip-Hop Streamer Convention and All I Got Was This Piece of Content

Twitch streamer Tylil James captivates fans at MVP Arena with viral dance performances, showcasing the intersection of online fame and live entertainment.
#denzel-curry
SF music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

The Scythe / Denzel Curry: Strictly 4 the Scythe

Denzel Curry forms The Scythe supergroup with TiaCorine, BKTHERULA, FERG, and Key Nyata, delivering their debut album Strictly 4 the Scythe with Southern-rooted production and high-energy collaborative rap.
SF music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

The Scythe / Denzel Curry: Strictly 4 the Scythe

Denzel Curry forms The Scythe supergroup with TiaCorine, BKTHERULA, FERG, and Key Nyata, delivering their debut album Strictly 4 the Scythe with Southern-rooted production and high-energy collaborative rap.
#underground-hip-hop
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Earl Sweatshirt, Mike and Surf Gang: Pompeii // Utility review rap radicals' appealing study in contrasts

Earl has spent the past decade or so immersing himself in New York's underground rap scene, resulting in one of the most unique and unpredictable discographies of his generation.
Music production
Portland food
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Ripping the City with Bocha, Portland's Genre-Bending Rapper

Bocha blends blog-era hip-hop influences with Bay Area sounds to create a fresh West Coast style while strategically building cohesive visual worlds around his projects and collaborations.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Three albums in exchange for getting out of jail: 2Pac's last months before his murder 30 years ago

Tupac Shakur was released from prison on October 12, 1995, after Death Row Records paid his bail of nearly one and a half million dollars, allowing him to record three albums.
Music production
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

M.O.P.: "Ante Up (Robbing-Hoodz Theory)"

A transformative live performance by M.O.P. at a North Carolina venue in 2000 exemplified the raw energy and cultural impact of East Coast hip-hop during a pivotal moment in rap music's evolution.
Music production
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

On supergroup 1Umbrella's debut, Bay Area hip-hop reigns - 48 hills

1Umbrella is a Bay Area supergroup of five artists creating music from their deep friendship and shared experiences.
#bay-area-hip-hop
fromKqed
1 month ago
SF music

Too Short's 'Blow the Whistle' Is 20 Years Old - and Keeps Going On and On | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
SF music

Too Short's 'Blow the Whistle' Is 20 Years Old - and Keeps Going On and On | KQED

NYC music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Former Rapper Turned Mayor Zohran Mamdani Names His Top 5 Rappers

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a former rapper, lists Notorious B.I.G., JAY-Z, Nas, Lupe Fiasco, and Common as his top five rappers, reflecting mid-to-late 2000s hip-hop preferences.
#jay-z
Music production
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Jay-Z Opens Up About Kendrick-Drake Beef in Rare Interview

Jay-Z reflects on hip-hop culture, the impact of stan culture, and the evolution of rap beefs in the age of social media.
Music production
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Jay-Z Opens Up About Kendrick-Drake Beef in Rare Interview

Jay-Z reflects on hip-hop culture, the impact of stan culture, and the evolution of rap beefs in the age of social media.
fromPaste Magazine
1 month ago

Infinite Coles loves himself

I don't even think words can describe it, but it was beautiful. I've been working on myself and my music for a really long time, so to finally just be heard and seen, it feels surreal.
NYC music
SF music
fromKqed
1 month ago

Bay Area Musicians Unite on a New Album for Palestinian Aid | KQED

Musicians use traditional and fusion music to advocate for Palestinian liberation, immigrant rights, and solidarity across Bay Area communities through the Artists Against Apartheid project.
fromKqed
2 months ago

E-40 and Too $hort to Bring Bay Area Hip-Hop to NFL Honors Stage

NFL Honors will be held at the Palace of Fine Arts and air at 6 p.m. PT on NBC and NFL Network, with streaming available on Peacock. Actor Jon Hamm will host the NFL Honors, which will celebrate the league's top performances from the 2025 season and announce the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
National Football League
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Hayward: Rapper sentenced to four years for robbery over rejected sexual advances

Kwame Walker, 25, pleaded no contest to second degree robbery and was sentenced on Jan. 6, court records show. He was transferred to state prison a month later, and was given 115 days worth of credit for time spent in jail, court records show. Walker is a local rapper who uses the stage name Kwame Kayda and is also the CEO of an entertainment company known as Cold Hearted Entertainment, according to authorities.
California
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Prison escapee makes second rap song while on run

Done it twice now they think I'm insane. I'm a boss, so I always find my way, I'm that guy, the boss of the UK. The wanted criminal, whose music video is seemingly recorded while he is sitting in the back of a car and holding an inflated balloon, boasts about his ability to evade capture and his status as a criminal figure.
UK news
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago

Gangstagrass in Saratoga | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Gangstagrass occupies a lane that sounds unlikely on paper and surprisingly natural in practice. The collective blends bluegrass instrumentation with hip-hop rhythms, pairing banjo rolls and fiddle runs with sharp lyricism and boom-bap backbone.
NYC music
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig

Dave performed a sold-out O2 Arena show celebrating 10 years in music, showcasing his versatility across piano, guitar, and rap while promoting his third number-one album.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Rapper Philip Bank$ on Hyphy kids, cops, and growing up Black in Oakland

Oakland rapper Philip Bank$ channels deep local knowledge and community collaboration into his debut solo album East Bay Times, rooted in Oakland history and activism.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New York hip-hop experimentalist Elucid: I like the harmony of the city. Everybody's got a little solo'

Elucid experiences the Dream House installation's meditative drone composition, which triggers his creative process through sensory immersion and unconscious sound-to-word associations.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Listen to Cash Cobain's New Song "Wish"

Cash Cobain released his first single of the year, 'Wish,' which samples Three 6 Mafia and includes a music video from a ski trip, preceding his upcoming album Party With Slizzy.
NYC music
fromHip Hop Hero
1 month ago

Why J Cole considers Queens, New York his second home

J Cole was born in West Germany to an army father, grew up in North Carolina, and moved to Queens for university where he developed his music career with support from his landlord.
fromDefector
2 months ago

Max B Is New York Rap's Best Hope | Defector

The rapper, known on his tax form as Charles Wingate and known by his old Harlem associates as Charley Rambo, made his name in the rap game during an all-too-brief run in the 2000s, as one of the most colorful members of Jim Jones' Byrdgang, his solo offshoot from the Diplomats (although due to his growing up with rappers Cam and Mase, Max is like honorary Dipset).
Music
fromKqed
2 months ago

LaRussell Signs with Jay-Z's Roc Nation | KQED

Last month, LaRussell announced his signing of a "project deal" with San Francisco label EMPIRE, one of the music industry's largest and most powerful independent labels and distributors. In 2023, he announced a deal with Live Nation for select concert dates. Both deals, LaRussell indicated, allowed him to make decisions on his own terms. The Roc Nation announcement comes after images of a late January meeting between LaRussell and Jay-Z were shared online.
Music
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Hip hop faces its midlife crisis

Hip hop's cultural dominance has sharply declined, losing 24% sales share and 19% streaming share since 2023, with few emerging artists capable of sustaining mainstream relevance after Kendrick Lamar's 2024 peak.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

CyHi Tackles G.O.O.D. Music Fallout on New Song

CyHi releases 'The G.O.O.D. Ole Days,' a six-minute song addressing his grievances with Kanye West's label and conflicts with Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, and Pusha T.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

xaviersobased Announces New Album, XAVIER

xaviersobased releases a 20-track album, XAVIER, Friday via Surf Gang Records, featuring "iPhone 16" and Riverside Park lamp-and-bench artwork.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Sk8star: "Yeannn" [ft. Teezus]

Atlanta's ØWay collective channels chameleonic, Auto-Tuned YSL-style rap led by Sk8star, Tezzus, and collaborators, blending Southern slang innovation with trap production.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Watch Central Cee Turn Back Time for "Iceman Freestyle" Video

Central Cee has shared a new song "Iceman Freestyle" along with a music video. Directed by Don Prod, the clip tracks the British rapper driving an old Aston Martin, drinks whiskey, and literally digging his own grave. Watch it below. "Iceman Freestyle" is the second solo single Central Cee has released following 2025's Can't Rush Greatness, his debut album on Columbia. The rapper also linked up for a few collaborations last year, including Drake's " Which One " and Sexyy Red's "Guilt Trippin."
Music
NYC music
fromBillboard
1 month ago

Miguel Leads 'ICE Out' Chant at NYC Show: 'In Solidarity With the People'

Miguel performed a politically charged concert at Radio City Music Hall, featuring anti-ICE messaging and calling for solidarity against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Unmasking US rap iconoclast MF Doom's final years in West Yorkshire

MF Doom, a mask‑wearing, influential rapper, spent his final years in Leeds amid mystery, leaving a celebrated musical legacy and unresolved personal history.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

How Mount Wilson and Calabasas roads fueled Don Toliver's new album, 'Octane'

Don Toliver's album Octane channels Mount Wilson Observatory astronomy, a 'black hole' creative process, and lifelong car obsession into an instinct-led, vehicle-themed sonic exploration.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Shaboozey responds to Grammys-speech backlash: He wanted to honor his parents' sacrifices

Shaboozey clarified his Grammy remarks celebrated immigrants and did not intend to dismiss that Black people and Native Americans also built the country.
Music production
fromKqed
1 month ago

Ruby Ibarra Took Center Stage at San Francisco Music Week | KQED

Ruby Ibarra, NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner, emphasizes that overnight success requires long-term dedication and that motherhood and artistic pursuits can coexist authentically.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Choosing happy is a hell of a process': Thundercat on funk, lost friends and being fired by Snoop Dogg (possibly)

Thundercat, formerly Stephen Bruner, blends jazz, rock, and pop across an eclectic career, exemplified by playing Frank Zappa for Snoop Dogg during a backing-band stint.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Kane West: western beats

What does Comic Sans sound like? What does it feel like? And is it actually kinda good? These were the questions ever-present in the minds of early PC Music acts like Kero Kero Bonito's Gus Bonito, who, to this day, performs DJ sets in front of a strobing projection of his moniker Kane West in the notorious font.
Music
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

2000s rapper exits flight at SFO after throwing pillow at rival

The raspy baritone vocalist was recorded confronting fellow rappers Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda after they allege Ja Rule fired first by tossing his seat pillow at them. "This is the pillow Ja Rule threw at me," Tony Yayo says in a clip before Uncle Murda stands over a vacant chair, saying that "this is where he was sitting before we got him out of here."
Music
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon: As of Now

Lord Jah-Monte fuses playful, comedic delivery with stark street vignettes and sharp production shifts to craft emotionally complex, memorable underground hip-hop.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Larry June, Curren$y & The Alchemist releasing collab album next week (hear "Everything Allocated")

Larry June, Curren$y, and The Alchemist release Spiral Staircases on 2/20, delivering smooth, stoned, laid-back rap with strong collaborative chemistry.
Music
fromAllHipHop
1 month ago

Jadakiss & Fat Joe Reflect On Hip-Hop Responsibility At NYC Black History Event

Jadakiss, Fat Joe, and BMAC CEO Prophet led Universal Music Group's Love Black Music event in NYC to honor Black music, culture, and industry reform.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Musician and film-maker Flying Lotus: The whole lo-fi beats thing has become like Starbucks music'

Kendrick Lamar pairs lyrical genius with precise production instincts, making close collaboration a rare, career-elevating creative meeting.
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bassist Saul Sierra hones potent sound from mix of Latin flavors

Saul Sierra, a Berklee-trained Mexico City-born bassist, released 2024's Caminos showcasing his pan-American jazz compositions and leads a quartet blending diverse Latin American idioms.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Bby Kell: "SPLURGINBAGS"

Chances are, if the Atlanta rapper sounds like they have a loogie stuck in their throat, I'll probably like them. B5 and Zeeball? Yep-"Heist" might be the biggest omission from our Best Rap Songs of 2025 list. Rroxket? I still listen to his zooted-out regularly. Before I get carried away, let's add Bby Kell to that list. Her new tape, Straight Pop, is cool as hell-it reminds me of Glokk40Spaz back when his bread and butter was belligerent dark plugg.
Music
#knocked-loose
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Roc Marciano: 656

In a world where plenty of rap elders are content to roll out unchallenging albums to steadfast fanbases, Roc Marciano still knows how to hold your head underwater. Few rappers boast a style so enveloping and detail-rich, every verse stuffed with taunts, velour victories, and nagging regrets rendered in granular, Gordon Parks-like radiance. New albums from Hempstead's veteran rapper-producer unfold like dispatches from a jet-setting uncle popping in for a visit: His tales scan as ridiculous, even a bit silly,
Music
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Boldy James, Nicholas Craven, and Ransom Are Releasing a Project

Boldy James and Ransom will release Salvation for the Wicked, produced by Nicholas Craven, on February 12 via Momentum Entertainment.
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