The Best Hip-Hop Albums Of 2023

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Hip-hop in 2023 was largely a game of hard left turns and stylistic leaps of faith. From Doja Cat’s bridge-burning fourth album Scarlet to Lil Uzi Vert’s wildly experimental Pink Tape, hip-hop artists went out […]

Enough, Drake! Why the hip-hop superstar really needs to take a break

Enough, Drake! Why the hip-hop superstar really needs to take a break

When Drake announced the surprise release of his “Scary Hours 3” EP — in an elaborate, two-minute trailer posted on Instagram  — mere hours before it dropped at midnight on Friday, I could barely muster […]

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week: City Girls, Gucci Mane

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The best new hip-hop this week includes albums, videos, and songs from City Girls, Gucci Mane, Rexx Life Raj, and more. A busy, buzzy week in hip-hop kicked off with Mr. October’s Very Own himself, […]

MC Sha-Rock Talks Her Hip-Hop Origin Story, 50th Anniversary

MC Sha-Rock Talks Her Hip-Hop Origin Story, 50th Anniversary

Courtesy of MC Sha-RockCourtesy of MC Sha-Rock There are a lot of firsts associated with MC Sha-Rock, hip-hop’s “mother of the mic.” The Bronx, NY, native is the first female MC in hip-hop history and […]

The Best Hip-Hop Albums Of 2023 So Far

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After 2022 brought new releases from huge names like Drake and Kendrick Lamar and massive breakouts for the likes of JID, Latto, and Mavi, 2023 has been decidedly more low-key through its first six months. […]