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Diddy’s in Exile. Here’s What Could Happen to His Music Now
Sean “Diddy” Combs was once the most ubiquitous man in hip-hop.
'The Vince Staples Show' feels like an appetizer that only scratches the surface
'The Vince Staples Show' feels like an appetizer that only scratches the surface
10 Moments That Changed Hip-Hop Fashion
Fashion has been integral to hip-hop since the art form’s inception. A roundup of the moments that changed hip-hop fashion from my book 'Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion' (Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster).
How the Roc-A-Fella Chain Became a Symbol of Hip Hop Royalty
Hip-hop profile for TIME magazine.
Soul and Energy: Timbaland and Swizz Beatz on Verzuz
A conversation with the mastermind producers on their streaming-battle sensation and why everyone from LeBron James to Kamala Harris is tuning in.
Denzel Curry Will Drop Three More Albums Before He Stops Rapping
Denzel Curry is a veteran in the body of a young man. After releasing back-to-back projects, one of the godfathers of SoundCloud Rap is ready to take a breather and plan his next chapter.
G-Eazy Solidifies His Spot in Hip-Hop With “No Limit”
G-Eazy aims to find his place in hip-hop while discovering who he really is.
A History of How Hip-Hop and Fashion Brands Started Working Together
Once upon a time, high-fashion brands shunned hip-hop. Yet today, these same luxury designers are drapping and dripping rappers in their exorbitant threads. How did the dress code switch happen?
N.O.R.E. on Returning to '5E' and His 20 Years in the Rap Game: 'I Ain't Making Old Guy Music. I'm Making Music'
The first thing you notice about N.O.R.E. is that he has nice teeth. His pearly whites are perfectly aligned, stealing shine -- quite literally -- from the considerable chains slung around his neck. It’s not really the type of thing you’d associate with a rapper, but N.O.R.E. just can’t stop smiling. “I’m doing amazing!” he exclaims, walking into the recording studio at Mass Appeal’s SoHo office.
He has plenty to celebrate. At 41 years old, Victor Santiago Jr. is proving that age ain’t nothin...
Lakeyah Aims to Be the Biggest Artist in the World as Quality Control Music’s Next Up
Milwaukee is known for its breweries, cheese curds and NBA basketball star Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo, but hip-hop has struggled to escape its city limits to make it on the big stage. Lakeyah, a native of the Wisconsin city, wants to change that.
A Look Back at Hip-Hop’s Role in This Presidential Election – No More Politics as Usual
The 2020 United States presidential election—the showdown between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden—is one for the history books.
A$AP Ferg Strives for Perfection: 'I Want to Project the Future of a ...
A$AP Ferg Strives for Perfection: 'I Want to Projec...
A$AP Rocky on the New York Bones of A.L.L.A.: 'I Can't Help That I ...
A$AP Rocky on the New York Bones of A.L.L.A.: 'I Ca...
Man in His Domain: Chris Brickley
The NBA skills coach built a career out of helping athletes train. Get to know the man with the VIP gym, famous friends, a bevy of brand deals and one unexpected pandemic pivot.
Can SoundCloud Survive as Rappers Depart for More Profitable Streaming Services?
SoundCloud has become a launchpad for hip-hop wunderkinds like Lil Uzi Vert and XXXTentacion to become Billboard No. 1 stunnas. But can the streaming platform survive as its stars depart for more profitable pastures?