The Culture, Curated

Ja Rule targeted Eminem simply for backing 50 Cent on Aftermath, but the beef turned vicious with “Loose Change.”

The 2003 track crossed a line by...

Meek Mill is signed to Dream Chasers Records, an imprint that partners with Interscope Records.

Nicki Minaj stood by her Trump support on Fox News' The Ingraham Angle, calling him relatable, grounded, and someone she "just love[s]" while refusing...

The new “High Noon” visual revives a July album cut by giving it a fresh rollout stage after the September 12 push.

• Crossover momentum: Gunna’s trap...

Mally Mall (Jamal Rashid) was sentenced to 17 months in federal prison after admitting to five supervised release violations, including attempting to...

J. Cole name-drops Fayetteville streets and landmarks throughout his catalog, but the real map of his rise runs through local schools, early performance stages and neighborhoods that took him from the 910 kid to global hip-hop star.

Le Vaughn never signed with majors like Def Jam or Atlantic, building his rap career entirely through self-reliance instead. This profile proves major-label backing isn't required for longevity in hip-hop.

André 3000’s simple advice to “pivot” when boredom hits has become Denzel Curry’s north star for staying unpredictable. By refusing to repeat himself, Curry channels the same spirit that pushed André from OutKast to experimental jazz flute.

Drake’s “2 Hard 4 The Radio” dropped a Mac Dre-style West Coast bounce on ICEMAN right after the Kendrick battle, with Bay producer P-Lo behind the...

Tupac Shakur's time in Marin City and Oakland shaped his direct, no-frills rap style while he championed the Bay Area as a thriving "renaissance" akin...

Tory Lanez's new tour features his complete absence — he won't physically perform or appear at any events, making the spectacle itself the draw in this unusual post-incarceration concept.

Rap's storytelling power reinvents Dickens' classic as a musical reminiscent of Hamilton, blending hip-hop's distinct sounds and styles with Victorian Christmas traditions to keep the tale alive year-round.

DaBaby’s landmark 2019 joint venture with Interscope transformed Billion Dollar Baby Entertainment after hits like 'Suge,' directly opening doors for Stunna 4 Vegas under the same contract.

Drake is turning FOMO short film previews into full releases, officially dropping the music video for icy cut "Quebec" days after the film. The...

MENA rap's current momentum shines through ElGrandeToto's long-awaited SALGOAT II mixtape and the reconciliation cut 'The Sting' from Abyusif and Arsenik after their year-long feud.

Cardi B signals serious focus on her third album with the declaration "I'm Not Playing Around," confirming she's actively putting in the work for what's next.

Tory Lanez turns his incarceration into an unconventional fan experience with the ‘Not On Tor’ Tour, a series of listening events featuring his latest...

A Pharrell-produced snippet has Pusha T aiming fresh bars at Drake, rapping “We call you Suzy, suing in the group” and referencing “dogs” and crawling...

Cardi B drew a hard line against any Offset reunion, declaring "Never in your life never in THIS life…" after their kids' birthday gathering fueled...

Fat Nwigwe opens her Red Bull 60 Second Freestyle by declaring she's a nurturer and lover first, yet won't hesitate to protect her family. The...