No Country For Tory Lanez
After silence and outright disrespect, it’s time to excommunicate Meg’s alleged shooter for good.
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TI at 40: Candor, Slander, and Hunting for a Battle With 50 Cent
Turning 40 doesn’t mean you retire — it means you’ve got nothing left to prove
8 Libras Who Are Winning This Year, Ranked
These scales are tipped in favor of Black women!
Taking Kanye West Seriously Is Hard — But Holding Him Accountable Seems Even Harder
Whether being used as a political pawn or giving cover to racists and fools, his antics aren’t just harming himself anymore
5 Other Celebrities Who Should Have Their Own McDonald’s Burger, Ranked
Travis Scott was only the beginning. It’s not flame broiled, but it’s lit!
The 7 Grammys Kanye West Most Likely Urinated On, Ranked
The rapper/producer made a bid for streaming history this week, but the real question is still unanswered
6 Rappers Who Should Definitely Compete on ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ Ranked
Whoa, Nelly!
Black Thought is Loved and Feared By Your Favorite Rapper
The Roots’ frontman talks continuously improving as a man and MC
The 7 Best Gladys Knight Samples, Ranked
Ahead of Verzuz, a battle of the beats
The 7 Best Patti LaBelle Samples, Ranked
These flips are even sweeter than Patti’s pies!
What Do Black Women Need From Hip-Hop in 2020?
Four women in different parts of the culture discuss how hip-hop can value and embrace them like they deserve
5 Lyrical Appreciations of Beyoncé (Not By Jay-Z), Ranked
Spread love, that’s the B’s B-Day way!
Amazing Advice From the Most Accomplished Musician You Know Nothing About
The soul singer drops gems he’s learned over the years
What the Fuck Happened to Clean Rap Versions?
There’s no better time for young ones to dive into hip-hop — but where have the edited versions gone?
Hip-Hop Did the Work This Summer in Ways You Didn’t Realize
Bemoaning the lack of protest anthems misses the point: What we need from artists has changed
The Billionaire’s Lament: How the World Changed Around Jay-Z
His three-comma aspirations inspired millions. But what now, when billionaires are under fire?
Why Trey Songz Can’t Stay Silent Forever
Allegations have dogged the singer for years — yet, he only tries to discredit those from women without power
Why I Skip Pop Culture Discussions With My White Coworkers
Music and movies are obviously for everyone—but explaining Black entertainment takes all the fun out of it
8 Rap Group Reunions No One Is Asking For, Ranked
After Nas got The Firm back together, what other kinda-cool comebacks can we expect?
Conscious Rappers Can Be Problematic Too
Too many times, a progressive image has crumbled under…
The 5 Most Ridiculous Rapper-Starring Video Games, Ranked
Better pick up them sticks!
5 Phil Collins Songs Black Folks Mess With, Ranked
Drums, please!
Why Men Are So Bothered By Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’
Your patriarchy is showing, sir
How ‘Black Is King’ Co-Director Kwasi Fordjour Brought Beyoncé’s African Blockbuster to Life
The creative director, who’s worked with Beyoncé since he was an intern, shares the backstories on her latest visual album
The 9 Best “F — — the Police” Songs, Ranked
No metaphors necessary when hip-hop’s favorite sentiment only needs three words
How Beyoncé Became A Black Man’s God
After years of feeling excluded by the megastar’s music, I finally converted to the BeyHive
A Young Marley Fights For Her Grandfather’s Dream of Afro-Solidarity
Bob Marley was never able to forge true brotherhood with Black Americans. Decades later, his granddaughter’s generation is fighting to…
The Moment Megan Thee Stallion Learned That People Are Trash
From misogyny to transphobia to…
The 20 Best Rap Albums By Artists Over 40
Hot lines < hot songs < hot albums. Here are the best of the best.
The 6 Best Hip-Hop Songs About Being Washed, Ranked
Theme music for the 30-and-up crowd