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When you think of a rapper named Tip, do you think of Q-Tip or T.I.? Ultimately, it feels like a difference in culture and region. Older hip-hop fans, especially those in New York, will probably think of the legend from A Tribe Called Quest. But southern rap fans might think of it as another name for the Atlanta legend. According to a 2014 interview with NPR, Tip was initially supposed […]

The last person you would’ve expected to go political in 2008 was Young Jeezy. He declared himself “your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper” and “favorite trapper’s favorite trapper.” The idea that he’d go all in on the Obama campaign while being the face of trap music was a bit jarring back then. Eventually, it manifested in “My President” featuring Nas, which triumphantly declared his president is Black and his Lamborghini blue. […]

The artist born Abel Tesfaye has been teasing the end of his run as The Weeknd for some time now. His last few albums have all slowly seen him wax away the hardened heartthrob for good, a far cry from his House of Balloons era. Additionally, he’s been slowly transitioning towards acting and other forms of entertainment. But now, after spending years on tour, it seems like he’s softened his […]

If you were to look at Drake’s dating history, you wouldn’t think goth women were really his type. He’s been linked to Rihanna, Serena Williams, Jennifer Lopez, and so many more. But none of them have ever shown a darker, more alternative side of things. But in a new, strange, and hilarious video, Drake seems to be pursuing all the goth women of the world. In a clip from a […]

“We’ve got a special little guest; a big guest. Well, a superstar.” Read More RSS: News News 

Every hip-hop fan on the planet can recite “It was all a dream, I used to read ‘Word Up!’ magazine.” It’s one of those iconic opening lines that has stuck with rap fans for decades. It succinctly puts you in the place of a young Biggie Smalls, grinding out of a tough position with aspirations to be a rap star. When you think of The Notorious B.I.G., you think of […]