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Over a Decade of Upbeat Rhythm: Indie Rap Artist Cotes to Perform at Funk ‘n Dive | News,…
Cody "Cotes" Whiteleather will perform Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Funk 'n Dive in Ogden.…
Ja Rule and Ashanti will perform classic rap hits in Honolulu this fall
July 20—Rap fans can celebrate with a visit to classic rap duo Ja Rule and Ashanti, performing at Aloha Tower Marketplace in October. Tickets for the concert will go on sale Saturday.Ja Rule, also known as Jeffrey Bruce Atkins, landed…
Lil Uzi Vert changes pronouns to “them/them”
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Lil Uzi Vert is making a change as they gear up for a new project.
On…
DJ Premier Remy Ma & Rapsody
Today (July 15), DJ Premier released their first solo project in years. Hip Hop 50: Volume 1 is a five-song EP from legend Gang Starr. Each cup features the best MCs representing over 35 years of rap…
Bear1Boss revamps old Atlanta rap tricks
Born in Buffalo, New York, but having spent most of his life in Atlanta, Bear was introduced to the studio around the age of eight, when his uncle was churning out trap music during the style's heyday. He soaked up all the music in his…
Rappers with the most mentions, the most popular
If Houston had an official soundtrack, it would be dominated by rap music.It's an integral part of the city's culture, a sound that characterizes everything unique to Houston. In the early 90s, DJ Screw pioneered the choppy and screwy…
Medieval Rap Music
Art has the power to transport us through space and time. It's a trick that's come in handy during the pandemic when many of us have spent our days sheltering in place delving into artistic hobbies.
Many of us have revamped classics,…
Listen to OTM’s “Adios”: Today’s New Rap Music
OTM - "Adios"ContentsThis content can also be viewed on the site from which it originated.One of Drakeo the Ruler's last great verses is his appearance on the "Cliffhanger" remix, where he rips the beat as nimbly as a defensive lineman.…
The rap superstar delivers a show that kills and forgives its delay
FESTIVAL ESSENCE (AP)Nicki Minaj is late. Two giant screens on either side of the main stage deliver that message to the large and growing crowd waiting for their latest headliner wirelessly. Some take this as a sign of departure; we're…
Sleepy Hallow is a New York rap innovator: July 2022 interview
Sleepy Hallow does not hesitate to illustrate the ugliest sides of life in its music. He knows his fans feel empowered seeing others go through the same struggles as them, and he's motivated by their responses to his songs."In my comments,…
5 Best Rap Albums of June 2022
So much rap music is released all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, to help you keep track of it all, here's a roundup of the 5 rap albums of June 2022 that stood out to…
Daz Dillinger announces retirement from rap
Daz Dillinger is quitting the rap game.On June 25, rapper The Dogg Pound announced that he would be retiring. Daz made the revelation via Instagram, sharing the news with his more than 633,000 followers.“The legend has officially retired.…
The confessions of a conscious rap fan
Some time after Jay-Z wore a Che Guevara T-shirt for his MTV unplugged performance in 2001, the “urban” clothing store in my local mall – the place where I bought all my Enyce, Sean John, Ecko and Marithé+François Girbaud – started selling…
Method Man Announces Upcoming Rap Album With Son PXWER – VIBE.com
The Wu-Tang Clan has proven it's for kids over the past three decades, a mission that continues as the group's members continue to build on their heritage by empowering their offspring to carry the torch. Method Man is the latest…
Brandy saves Jack Harlow’s performance with her top class freestyle rapping
Singer-songwriter Brandy is not only in the business of making hits, but apparently fixing fences.At the 2022 BET Awards, the "Queens" actor made a surprise appearance during Jack Harlow's performance, showcasing his rapping skills,…
Cardi B plans to ‘trample’ the rap game with a new album
Cardi B continues to rack up the praise despite backlash and naysayers. Not only Cardi's debut album Privacy breach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, it was also No. 16 on rolling stones List of "greatest hip-hop…
The best wedding TikTok? Video of couple dancing to viral rap Jiggle Jiggle leaves netizens in awe,…
If you're about to film a TIkTok at your wedding, why not take inspiration from a viral video that some netizens call the best "WeddingTok".
A couple from Singapore surprised their guests and amused the internet when they danced to the…
Louis Theroux says his kids think his ‘Jiggle Jiggle’ rap is ‘cringe’…
Louis Theroux broke his silence on his rap "Jiggle Jiggle" which went viral on TikTok earlier this year.The filmmaker and journalist spoke with The New York Times to discuss when he found out his bars – taken from an episode…
Bay Area Rap Playlist for Warriors Parade: Kehlani, E-40, Too Short, G-Eazy
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Dub Nation, it's time to party! The Golden State Warriors will celebrate their fourth NBA title in the last eight years during Monday's championship parade in San Francisco.
The Bay Area is ready to go…
Louis Theroux reacts by becoming a rap superstar at 52
If you've been using social media in the last few weeks, you've most likely come across a clip from an old episode of Louis Theroux's BBC…
Ndebele Rap Queen awa to release Bosso Song
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Mbulelo Mpofu, showbiz journalistPOPULAR outspoken rapper Awa Khiwe is set to release a song for her beloved football team, Highlanders Football Club, after a long period of inaction.
A lot has gone south for Bosso both on…
Rap is starting to look a lot like Michigan
Since "Bloxk Party," up-and-coming national stars like Ray and 42 Dugg have emerged, but for the most part, household names aren't jostling to tap Michigan…
Louis Theroux’s rap remade in the style of Linkin Park
If you are a TikTok user or a fan of Louis Theroux weird weekends series, you might be familiar with the trend currently making the rounds on the web: the rap song “Jiggle Jiggle”.Specifically, it was the track Theroux wrote on the show in…
SoundCloud’s SCENES spotlights the burgeoning Plugg Rap movement
Plugg rap has gone from Atlanta to a global sound thanks to its artists and the internet. Now SoundCloud, which has seen the subgenre bubbling on its platform and highlighted it in a playlist in 2021, is further supporting the growing…
Land of Rap – June 2022
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It's an amazing time to be a rapper in Wales right now, it seems. It's even better to be a fan becausea constant stream of releases and events featuring some of the most prolific names in Welsh…
The 200 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time
Two hundred seems like an almost exuberant number when you're listing albums, and in any other genre it might be. But the history of rap albums is so rich and varied that we've been forced to make some painful choices – there are so…
Louis Theroux’s viral rap sounds even better in a church
by Louis Theroux weird weekends the rap recently became a viral sensation thanks to TikTok - but now it's been covered by a choir, and it's an absolute treat for the ears.In recent weeks, the documentary filmmaker's 2000s rap has become a…
10 new rap and R&B songs this week
This week in rap and R&B, we got new not-so-rap albums from Post Malone and 070 Shake, which you can read about in Notable Releases, as well as projects from Vory, MC Ren, Lil Tracy, Lil Kee, YN Jay, Big Sad 1900, Big Moochie Grape, and…
Watch This Church Choir Sing Louis Theroux’s “Jiggle Jiggle” Rap
A Church of England choir somehow delivered the best documentary dad ever remix (don't @ me, you know it's true) Louis Theroux's rap 'My Money Don't Jiggle Jiggle, It Folds'.The St John's Voices is a mixed voice choir from Cambridge and…
Denzel Curry and Key Glock’s “Walkin” remix is our rap song of the week
Every Friday, Rap Song of the Week rounds up the hip-hop tracks you need to hear. Check out the full playlist here. This week, Denzel Curry recruits Key Glock for the remix of "Walkin".
On the surface, Key Glock wouldn't be an obvious…
Jim Jones says he’s ‘solely responsible’ for Kid Cudi’s career
Jim Jones takes credit for Kid Cudi's career.
The Dipset rapper claims he's "solely responsible" for introducing the "Day 'N' Nite" rapper to the world. Jones stopped by SiriusXM when the interviewer suggested he didn't know who Cudi…
Lil Nas X Blasts BET Awards for a snub
The 2022 BET Awards nominations were announced today and Lil Nas X was nowhere to be found.
In a series of since-deleted tweets, the rapper called out the network for again snubbing him despite the success of his debut album.…
MIA, Rico Nasty, Kamaiyah, Brandy and more
This week in hip hop we had the great new album by 700 Bliss (Moor Mother & DJ Haram), which you can read about in Notable Releases, and Eminem celebrated the 20th anniversary of The Eminem Show with an extended reissue, and you can…
King Bogus the Monarch elevates the rap scene
King Bogus, The Monarch worked hard to earn his royal title. The Savannah rapper recently released his latest album, 'Death of a Simp', to great response, with the record generating over 20,000 streams on its first day and tracks appearing…
Here are the rap releases that raised the bar this Friday for new music – VIBE.com
“Raise the Bar” is the New Music Friday column from VIBE Hip-Hop reporter Preezy Brown. Each week, he picks a hip-hop song or album that deserves your attention all weekend (but don't worry, he's also got an honorable mentions…
Megan Thee Stallion Wins Best Female Rap Artist at BBMA
Kudos to Megan Thee Stallion! The “Plan B” rapper won a 2022 Billboard Music Award in the Top Rap Female Artist!-->!-->…
Louis Theroux Hints He’s Exiting TikTok Viral Rap As A Single
Louis Theroux has hinted that he is releasing his viral TikTok rap, Jiggle Jiggle, as a single after Duke & Jones dropped a video of him in a recording studio.
Yesterday (May 12, 2022), the duo who turned Theroux's…
Kendrick Lamar’s “Savior” is our rap song of the week
Rap Song of the Week is an overview of the hip-hop songs you have to hear every Friday. Check out the full playlist here. Today, Kendrick Lamar returns with "Savior" from his new album, Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers.
In the second half…
Louis Theroux’s TikTok rap remix hit a major Youtube milestone
As TikTok users know, it's been hard to escape the "My Money Don't Jiggle, Jiggle" rap lately. The track first went viral after broadcaster Louis Theroux appeared on an episode of the popular web series Meet at the Chicken Shop with Amelia…
Travis Scott will perform at the Billboard Music Awards
It is about to be lit.
Travis Scott will return to the stage at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, it was announced today. The Houston rapper will perform live at Sunday's show in Las Vegas, marking his first performance at an awards…
Louis Theroux’s amateur rap remix hits 3.6 million views on YouTube after inspiring TikTok…
Louis Theroux's amateur rap remix hits 3.6 million views on YouTube after inspiring viral TikTok crazeBy Callum Wells for Mailonline Published: 2:24 p.m. EDT, May 9, 2022 | Update: 2:49 p.m. EDT, May 9, 2022 !-->!-->…
A$AP Rocky, Doja Cat, Monaleo, Morray, more
This week in hip hop, we got Black Star's first album in 24 years and a new Bad Bunny album, which you can read about in Notable Releases. The hugely popular Jack Harlow also released his album, as did Ella Mai, Knucks, Flee Lord &…
How Louis Theroux took over TikTok with the rap “Jiggle Jiggle”
Watch out, Jack Harlow! Louis Theroux, the British documentary filmmaker of BBC fame, perhaps did not imagine himself as an MC, no less famous. Yet thanks to a few quirky rap verses he penned for a 20-year-old documentary — and a few savvy…
Sample Drill Takes Over New York Rap: The Rise of Bronx Drill
The New York rap scene has a new formula that is making songs go viral every day.The art of taking a classic song and transmuting it to fit a new era through sampling has been a staple of hip-hop production for decades, but now the New York…
Louis Theroux joins TikTok and references his viral rap in a first video
Louis Theroux delighted internet users by officially joining TikTok - and of course his debut on the platform was to include his viral rap song "My money does not move Jiggle."More than two decades ago, in 2000, Theroux rapped lines from…
From a rap school in Morocco to a TikTok tutorial: the complete guide to this week’s…
Movie theater Casablanca Beatsout nowCommunity leader Anas (Moroccan actor and rapper Anas Basbousi) arrives at a cultural center in a difficult neighborhood, where his attitude alienates his colleagues but makes him dear to his students,…
Louis Theroux’s ‘My Money Don’t Jiggle, Jiggle’ dance-turned rap trend is…
TikTok currently has a dance trend hilariously taking over everyone's "For You" page.
The rap you can hear from the dance trend comes from famous journalist and documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux
There are many reasons why the…
Crypto is the coolest thing you could rap about
Yet none of this is as cheeky as "Elon Musk", "LLC" or "Crypto". As of this writing, all three tracks are featured on Spotify's giant Rap Caviar playlist, a signal that, sadly, there's more shillings to come.The Five Best Beats From…
Machine Gun Kelly Says He Will Return To Rap On Next Album
After releasing two consecutive No. 1 pop-punk albums, Machine Gun Kelly has said his intention for his next album is to return to his rap roots that predate his time in the rock world.That's what the musician, who released General public…
Megan Thee Stallion, Rico Nasty, Ab-Soul, more
It's been a very busy week in the music world, with Coachella, Record Store Day and so many new releases. In hip hop we have new albums from Pusha T and Defcee which you can read in Notable Releases, and I also recommend the new redveil.…
MVP remembers working on a rap track with Westside Gunn, DZA and Wale about The Hurt Business
The WWE MVP star recently joined the Turned Out A Punk podcast to discuss a wide range of topics, including how he recorded a song with popular rappers and Westside wrestling enthusiasts Gunn, DZA and Wale. . Check out MVP's full…
Kali flips the roles of rap’s toxic men
In recent years, it seems that the musical content of hip-hop and R&B has been firmly divided by genre – and gender. Hip-hop becomes the only domain for men with toxic narratives driven by rappers like Drake and Future. They play…
Antonio Brown releases his first rap album, but is it good? – VIBE.com
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown takes his foray into the music business to the next level with the release of his debut album, Paradigm. An 11-track effort, the album includes a variety of hit features and beats from some of…
What to do in Orlando, April 20-26: RAP Ferreira, Blu Anxiety, Ginger Minj, Swift + Styles Dance…
Wednesday April 20Steve Hackett Guitarist and founding member of Genesis, Hackett, arrives at the Plaza with his Genesis Revisited Tour, which sees the musician revisit material from two of the most artistic and neglected albums of his…
BBC shares original Louis Theroux rap ‘Jiggle’ taking the internet by storm
The hilarious origins of Louis Theroux's rap "My Money Don't Jiggle Jiggle" which is currently taking TikTok by storm has been revealed online.An acclaimed writer, host and documentarian, Theroux has recently been in the spotlight on…
Black Star, Cardi B, Lizzo, Trina/Latto, more
This week in hip hop, we've got new projects from Tee Grizzley, Yungeen Ace, and more, plus new singles from Black Star, KeiyaA, Kay Flock/Cardi B, 26AR, Lizzo, Theo Croker/Kassa Overall, Trina /Latto, Big Jade, Ransom/The Game, Plato III,…
AJ Salvatore goes rap with “Vitamins” ft. Tokyo’s Revenge
Freelance Billboard DJ and Producer, AJ Salvatore debuts in 2022 with her brand new single, "Vitamins" featuring none other than the rapper Tokyo's revenge. “Vitamins” follows her previous single, “Stuck In My Head,” which amassed over…
Cardi B joins Kay Flock on new single ‘Shake It’
Cardi B brings it back to the Bronx.
After collaborating with Summer Walker, the Grammy-winning rapper teams up with Kay Flock on the drill star's new single "Shake It" featuring Dougie B and Bory300. Cardi reps the Boogie Down Bronx…
Archie Eversole shot and killed, brother arrested for murder
The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Archie Eversole.
The Atlanta rapper, best known for his sports anthem "We Ready," has died at age 37. According to Dekalb County Police, Archie was shot by his brother,…
Houston rap pioneer Paul Wall teams up with East Coast Termanology for new album
"Start 2 Finish" is a collaborative project between Houston legend Paul Wall and tri-state rapper Termanology. Photo: courtesy / courtesyPaul Wall can't escape Houston. Even when he's not there.The rapper and grillz connoisseur is in!-->…
The Weeknd and Doja Cat are finalists for the Billboard Music Awards
The Weeknd is a top finalist for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.
The XO singer topped in 17 categories, the most of any artist this year, including Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top 100 Artist. His collaboration with Ariana Grande,…
Rap fans call Eminem ‘tragic’ ‘circus music’
When Eminem first appeared on the mainstream radar in 1999, his music sounded revolutionary and fresh. Unfortunately, over the past two decades, public perception of the self-proclaimed "rap god" has changed as hip-hop tastes have…
Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar Win Best Rap Performance
Baby Keem walked away with what could possibly be one of the greatest feats of his career so far. Keem and his rapper cousin Kendrick Lamar won the gold trophy for Best Rap Performance at the 2022 Grammy Awards.The rhyming parents from Las…
Kanye West’s ‘Jail’ wins Best Rap Song at 2022 Grammy Awards
Kanye West and Jay-Z took home one of the highest honors at the 2022 Grammy Awards tonight.Sunday April 3, the former Look at the throne duo won Best Rap Song for "Jail", from Kanye's acclaimed album, donda. The platinum-selling project is…
Kanye West Wins Best Melodic Rap Performance at 2022 Grammys
Kanye West is the big winner for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 2022 Grammy Awards.West received the honor for his song "Hurricane" featuring The Weeknd and Lil Baby at the 64th Annual Awards Sunday night (April 3) at the MGM Grand…
Chris Rock’s Brother Slams Will Smith During Comedy Show
Chris Rock's family defends him following the slap.
On his Friday comedy show, comedian Tony Rock slammed Will Smith after the King Richard star slapped his brother at the Oscars for doing a GI Jane 2 joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, who…
Vince Staples, Freddie Gibbs, Paul Wall, etc.
This week in hip hop we got the new Dreamville & DJ Drama mixtape, an album from Pacman da Gunman & Hit-Boy and a deluxe edition of Yeat's 2 Alive, plus new songs from Vince Staples, Freddie Gibbs, Ella Mai, Dreezy, A$AP Ant &…
Jack Harlow Previews New Song Sampling Fergie’s “Glamorous”
Jack Harlow tastes the glamorous life.
As he prepares for his new album, the Grammy-nominated rapper previews a brand new song that features a familiar snippet. On Fergie's 2007 hit "Glamorous," Harlow shares some inspirational words.…
Latto ‘777’ Review: Armed Pop-Rap
On Thursday evening, the big FX show Atlanta finally returned from a four-year hiatus, and the first two episodes of its third season were lively, surreal, atmospheric mini-masterpieces. Atlanta is so beyond all other TV shows that…
Nicki Minaj shares her support for Will Smith after Chris Rock Slap
Nicki Minaj expresses her support for Will Smith after Sunday's infamous Oscars slap.
Taking to Twitter on Monday, the "We Go Up" rapper shared her thoughts after the King Richard The star confronted Chris Rock onstage after making a…
Disney Just ‘Ruined’ ‘Encanto’ With the ‘Terrible’ Megan Thee…
"We Don't Talk About Bruno" just made its live debut at the 2022 Oscars, but Disney just "spoiled it" with Megan Thee Stallion covering the song.
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Related: Upset Fans 'Overrated' 'Encanto' Wins Oscar, Claims Disney Paid…
Chance the rapper, Kid Cudi, Cardi B, more
This busy week of new music brought new rap albums from Denzel Curry, Latto, Buddy and the late Phife Dawg, which you can read about in Notable Releases, as well as the guest-filled album Nigo (ft. Tyler the Creator , A$AP Rocky, Clipse,…
fresh and fierce charisma of the next British rap star
ArrDee has wronged himself. As the 19-year-old rapper strolls through his label's central office in London, he cradles his head before gently collapsing into a large sofa. The day before our interview, he was partying in his beloved…