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Brooklyn
fromThe Mirror US
1 day ago

Senseless rap beef possible reason behind shooting of 7-month-old baby in NYC

A rapper targeted a baby's father, resulting in the tragic shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn.
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

Durand Bernarr stole hearts at the Grammys. Now, he wants to make sure you can't look away

Durand Bernarr's Grammy win ignited his career, leading to a new album 'Bernarr.' featuring collaborations with notable artists.
LA Kings
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Brooklyn Museum hosts sold-out Red Bull Dance Your Style qualifier, crowns Queens dancer | amNewYork

Alejandro King won the Red Bull Dance Your Style City Qualifier in Brooklyn, determined entirely by audience votes.
New York City
fromAllHipHop
2 days ago

Battle Rapper Fox 5 Identified As Man Shot Dead By NYPD After Machete Attack

Fox 5, a Bronx battle rapper, was shot and killed by NYPD after attacking commuters with a machete at Grand Central Terminal.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

Truck Violence announce new album, share "New Jesus"

Truck Violence announces new album 'The weathervane is my body' set for release on June 26, exploring themes of beauty, failure, and political commentary.
NYC music
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

After breaking Georgia's legal system, Young Thug takes a Coachella victory lap

Young Thug's Coachella performance showcased his influence and celebrated his decade-long career with hits and special guest appearances.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Machete-wielding Grand Central slasher shot by NYPD was battle rapper known as "Fox 5"

Anthony Griffin, a former battle rap legend, was shot dead by police after attacking strangers with a machete in Grand Central Station.
Washington Wizards
fromELLE
1 day ago

Flau'jae Johnson Opens Up About the WNBA Draft and Filming Above New York City

Flau'jae Johnson balances a burgeoning music career with her upcoming WNBA draft, showcasing her achievements and aspirations as a young athlete and artist.
#offset
Miami
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Sean Combs Fights For Reduced Time Due To Potential Sentencing Error - Above the Law

Diddy was sentenced to 50 months in prison, with his legal team appealing the sentence on various grounds, including the consideration of acquitted conduct.
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Drill rap beef may be behind senseless NYC stray-bullet death of 7-month-old girl: sources

Accused gunman Amuri Greene was allegedly targeting the baby's rapper father, Jamari Patterson, when he fired into a crowd in Williamsburg on April 1, killing little Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Brooklyn
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

DJ Khaled, Future, and Lil Baby Reunite for New "One of Them" Video

The Kid Art-directed video chronicles an action-packed night of hand-to-hand combat, crashing through ceilings, and time-honored Khaled-isms including: 'We the best.'
Music production
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Red Bull Dance Your Style takes over the Brooklyn Museum this weekend

Red Bull Dance Your Style in NYC showcases freestyle street dance without judges or rehearsed choreography, emphasizing instinct and musicality.
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

41: "Addicted" [ft. Fivio Foreign]

Fivio Foreign kicks it off-macking on someone, drunk tweeting, calling up Lil Mabu?-before the trio's Kyle Richh and TaTa exchange stories of sweaty, tipsy sexcapades.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

DJ Texas Trill / Phonfrm2nine / GFL Trenxhbaby / Mo Money: "Do the Ratchet"

In that pre-pandemic era, one of my favorite duos was Nuk and Mo Money, who had the livewire hustlenomics on lock.
Music
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Cardi B helps launch Mayor Mamdani's 2-K jingle contest, with one big rule: no AI | amNewYork

Cardi B will help judge NYC's 2-K jingle competition to promote free child care for two-year-olds, with applications opening June 2.
Washington Wizards
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC hoopers try to impress Tracy McGrady and Jadakiss for spot in revamped OBL | amNewYork

Tracy McGrady is rebooting the Ones Basketball League, a one-on-one basketball competition featuring teams from various cities.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

V. White isn't to ask the basic questions: How 'Behind the Board' podcast tells untold music stories * Brooklyn Paper

Behind the Board is a podcast by V. White that profiles music producers and their stories, rooted in Brooklyn's PNC Radio.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 week 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
fromHip Hop Hero
1 week ago

The three iconic hip-hop groups who inspired GZA

GZA's early exposure to hip-hop culture and influential groups shaped his unique talent and complex lyrical themes.
Music production
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Album Reviews: Earl Sweatshirt / MIKE / Surf Gang, Thundercat, Sunn O))) & more

Andrew is on paternity leave, while notable music news includes tributes to musicians and new album releases.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 week 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.
#jay-z
fromDefector
1 week ago
NYC music

I Demand That Jay-Z Perform All Of 'Kingdom Come' At His Yankee Stadium Concert | Defector

NYC music
fromDefector
1 week ago

I Demand That Jay-Z Perform All Of 'Kingdom Come' At His Yankee Stadium Concert | Defector

JAŸ-Z is returning to music with major performances and a new interview, celebrating anniversaries of his classic albums.
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
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Jay-Z Is Too Mad to Make Music

Jay-Z's anger over a recent lawsuit is preventing him from releasing new music, as he aims to avoid adding negativity to the world.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

JAY-Z adds 3rd Yankee Stadium show, talks Kendrick/Drake beef in new interview

JAŸ-Z announced three shows at Yankee Stadium to celebrate his debut albums and addressed Kendrick Lamar's beef with Drake in a GQ interview.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

JAY-Z announces Yankee Stadium 'Reasonable Doubt' & 'The Blueprint' shows

JAŸ-Z will perform two consecutive nights at Yankee Stadium in July 2025 celebrating 30 years of Reasonable Doubt and 25 years of The Blueprint.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

The Scythe / Denzel Curry: Strictly 4 the Scythe

In recent years, he's evolved into an emissary of Florida hip-hop and a rap star at the nexus of niche underground fame and household ubiquity, able to stunt on blockbuster movie soundtracks one minute and do pop-ups at Chinatown arcades with no security the next.
SF music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

What we know (so far) about Ye's 'Bully'

'Bully' follows Ye's recent placement of a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal in which he apologized for years of antisemitic remarks and attributed his behavior to medical issues stemming from injuries he sustained in a 2002 car crash.
NYC music
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.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 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.
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.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

The 2Slimey Roundtable

An underground hip-hop competition centered on distorted, apocalyptic interpretations of Playboi Carti's rage rap style has produced 2Slimey, a 20-year-old Oklahoma rapper whose significance remains debated among critics.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 weeks ago

50 Cent and Robert Earl Launch PH Live Entertainment Hub

This is about creating the ultimate entertainment destination. Planet Hollywood has always been connected to pop culture, and PH Live takes that energy to the next level, a place where music, film, sports, and nightlife collide.
NYC music
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

From Coney Island to center stage: Lil Dee Raps is chasing his New York dream | amNewYork

Lil Dee Raps, a 21-year-old rapper from Coney Island, aims to become an icon of New York City with his music and performances.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks 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
fromConsequence
1 month ago

MIKE, Earl Sweatshirt, and SURF GANG Announce New Double Album, Reveal Upcoming Tour Dates

MIKE, Earl Sweatshirt, and SURF GANG release POMPEII // UTILITY, a 33-track double album, with accompanying 'Home on the Range' tour beginning April 24th.
NYC music
fromAllHipHop
3 weeks ago

Fat Joe Leads Thank You NYPD Concert at Madison Square Garden

Fat Joe is headlining a benefit concert for the NYPD at Madison Square Garden on March 28, celebrating law enforcement and their service.
Music production
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Slayr: Half Blood (BloodLuxe)

Slayr's BloodLuxe album exemplifies rage rap's evolution toward mainstream accessibility while maintaining genre conventions through technical production, varied vocal delivery, and experimental sonic elements.
Music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tributes paid as grime star Dot Rotten dies, aged 37

Grime pioneer Dot Rotten, born Joseph Ellis, died at age 37; he was known for blending hard-edged beats with emotional hooks and produced influential tracks across grime and mainstream music.
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
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

2charm: star scum city

to goon-the act of masturbating alone for hours or days on end-is to search for ultimate euphoria through a mythologized trance-like state. For some, it is a way of life. This lifestyle is at the center of 2charm's restless and escapist debut record, star scum city.
Music production
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.
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
fromPaste Magazine
4 weeks 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
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Tony Bontana: My Name

These are deep-fried potatoes that are lathered in batter, then deep-fried all over again until they congeal into a crisp, iridescent mass. Birmingham locals-Brummies, as they're known-treat delicacies like battered chips with a reverence Parisians reserve for haute cuisine. It's bad for them, they know, but Brits take pride in the ridiculous, delicious traditions unique to the working-class cities of England.
Music
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

22: "How Shit Go"

Birmingham rapper 22's minimalist EP features ambient beats and sparse production that conveys wintertime isolation through deliberately understated soundscapes.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Sk8star: Designer Junkie

Sk8star synthesizes Atlanta rap's collaborative ecosystem into a cohesive debut album that honors foundational influences while establishing his distinct artistic voice.
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.
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.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Redman: Dare Iz A Darkside

If someone was to come into this room right now and pop you and me in the head and kill us, when we turned around, what would we see? Would we see the devil sittin' there in that seat ready to blow our head off, or would we see a regular motherfucker?
NYC 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.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Rockie Rode: Rockie

Rockie does kinda feel like the album Donna Hayward would make if she could pursue her musical ambitions: She'd be influenced by Julee Cruise, for sure, and probably Chromatics, and Sky Ferreira, and what could be more Badalamentian than the cloudburst of synth that opens "On Our Knees"?
NYC music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Beastie Boys Announce To the Five Boroughs Deluxe Reissue

Originally released in June 2004, To the 5 Boroughs is the Beastie's tribute to their hometown, reflecting on the aftermath of the September 11th attacks. Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the album earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. In addition to the Hot 100 hit "Ch-Check It Out," the LP contains the heartfelt "An Open Letter to NYC."
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Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Luci4 Unleashed a Generation of Glitchy Underground Rap

Luci4, an underground rapper who died at 23, pioneered a distinctive nightcore-influenced sound that shaped the underground music landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic.
#max-b
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
#elucid
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
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Babyfxce E: Da Realest

Babyfxce evolved into a confident Flint hitmaker, using a silky, versatile delivery and tightened bars to stand out amid cartoonish peers.
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
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Mumford & Sons: Prizefighter

Mumford & Sons repeatedly reinvented their sound, endured criticism, and returned to folk roots while collaborating with notable producers and artists.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month 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.
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.
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.
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Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

xaviersobased: Xavier

Xavier is disorienting dance-rap about overstaying at the party, blending psychedelic regional influences with polished major-label production while preserving chaotic humor.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Notable Releases of the Week (2/20)

Baby Keem ends a nearly three-year hiatus by releasing Ca$ino, announced one week prior and issued with no pre-release singles.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Pillow fight! Ja Rule and Tony Yayo take their beef to new heights during clash on airplane

A nearly 30-year-old feud between Ja Rule and 50 Cent erupted into a verbal, physical altercation on a Delta flight involving pillows and conflicting accounts.
#aap-rocky
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Maxo Kream and JPEGMAFIA Link Up with Denzel Curry on New Song "Fake Jeezy"

Three of hip-hop's most unique voices come together on "Fake Jeezy," Maxo Kream and JPEGMAFIA's new banger featuring Denzel Curry. Stream it below. Get Denzel Curry Tickets Here True to its title, the song features early 2000s trap production from JPEGMAFIA, as Maxo and Curry try to outdo each other's lyrics. Maxo raps about keeping "three Ks" like "Kim, Kourtney, Khloe," and "corporate thuggin' like Young Jeezy," while Denzel drops a Kardashian reference of his own.
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Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

femtanyl: MAN BITES DOG

MAN BITES DOG fuses femtanyl's bitcrushed digital hardcore with taut, body-focused rave energy and raw-but-precise production.
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
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Baby Keem Announces New Album Ca$ino

Baby Keem will release Ca$ino on February 20 featuring collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Too $hort, and others, accompanied by a family-focused trailer and an unreleased song snippet.
#knocked-loose
fromAllHipHop
1 month ago

New Viral Interview Causes Crazy Wu-Tang Rumors

A deeply sensitive, unverified allegation is circulating in Hip-Hop after an interview aired on Doggie Diamonds TV, where a Staten Island woman identifying herself as Tai claimed she is related to members of the Wu-Tang family circle and described what she says was a traumatic, long-suppressed situation. Host Doggie Diamonds opened the segment sounding shaken, telling viewers: "In my whole 19-year career, I'm baffled." He added, "I don't even know what to say."
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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.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

fakemink Announces New Mixtape The Boy Who Cried Terrified

fakemink has a new mixtape on the way. The Boy Who Cried Terrified is out January 29 on EtnaVeraVela. Although details around the release remain scarce, you can check out the cover art below. Alongside the tape, the UK artist has also begun teasing a new album, Terrified. There's even less information currently available about this record-all we know so far is that it's due out sometime in 2026, and that it's a separate project from The Boy Who Cried Terrified.
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Thundercat announces new LP ft. Tame Impala, A$AP Rocky & more, shares "I Did This To Myself" ft. Lil Yachty

Thundercat has announced his fifth LP, Distracted, due out April 3 via Brainfeeder. It's his first album since 2020's It Is What It Is and most of it was made in collaboration with Greg Kurstin, with additional production from Flying Lotus, Kenneth Blume (fka Kenny Beats), and The Lemon Twigs. It also features contributions from A$AP Rocky (whose new album Don't Be Dumb Thundercat also contributed to), Willow, Tame Impala, Channel Tres, Lil Yachty, and the late Mac Miller.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Spank Nitti James / Hit-Boy: "LDO (Last Day Out)"

Admittedly, I wasn't hip to Spank Nitti James until he spearheaded one of the best posse cuts of last year. Probably because I've been ducking Hit-Boy beats since King's Disease 3. But I've become a fan of his ability to balance heavy-hearted life lessons and reckless credit card swiping worthy of BlueBucksClan. On "LDO"-a thumping yet melancholic return to form for Hit-Boy-Spank splits the difference, preparing to turn himself in for an upcoming jail sentence by recounting all the cool shit that just started coming his way:
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