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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,…
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$AP Ant &…
Jack Harlow Previews New Song Sampling Fergie’s “Glamorous”
Jack Harlow tastes the glamorous life.
As he prepares for his new album, the Grammy-nominated rapper previews a brand new song that features a familiar snippet. On Fergie's 2007 hit "Glamorous," Harlow shares some inspirational words.…
Latto ‘777’ Review: Armed Pop-Rap
On Thursday evening, the big FX show Atlanta finally returned from a four-year hiatus, and the first two episodes of its third season were lively, surreal, atmospheric mini-masterpieces. Atlanta is so beyond all other TV shows that…
Nicki Minaj shares her support for Will Smith after Chris Rock Slap
Nicki Minaj expresses her support for Will Smith after Sunday's infamous Oscars slap.
Taking to Twitter on Monday, the "We Go Up" rapper shared her thoughts after the King Richard The star confronted Chris Rock onstage after making a…
Disney Just ‘Ruined’ ‘Encanto’ With the ‘Terrible’ Megan Thee…
"We Don't Talk About Bruno" just made its live debut at the 2022 Oscars, but Disney just "spoiled it" with Megan Thee Stallion covering the song.
Credit: Disney
Related: Upset Fans 'Overrated' 'Encanto' Wins Oscar, Claims Disney Paid…
Chance the rapper, Kid Cudi, Cardi B, more
This busy week of new music brought new rap albums from Denzel Curry, Latto, Buddy and the late Phife Dawg, which you can read about in Notable Releases, as well as the guest-filled album Nigo (ft. Tyler the Creator , A$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…
ArrDee: Pier Pressure review – a boisterous debut from the teenage rapper from Brighton | Rap
Jhe 19-year-old Brighton rapper ArrDee's rapid success over the past year comes on a revolutionary wave of British drilling up the mainstream pop charts - even Ed Sheeran now has a drill song. ArrDee's success is arguably at least partly…
Nicki Minaj and Coi Leray discuss sexuality
On the heels of their "Blick Blick" collab, Nicki Minaj hosted Coi Leray live on Instagram on Friday night.
During their candid conversation, they got into some stuff, including an intimate discussion about sexuality.
Nicki asked the…
Normani, Syd, Coi Leray/Nicki Minaj, more
It was a slightly slower week for albums in the hip hop world, but a very busy week for singles, with new songs from Syd, Normani, Leikeli47, Coi Leray/Nicki Minaj, Nigo/Lil Uzi Vert, 700 Bliss, Princess Nokia, MIKE, Tha God Fahim, Yaya…
Nems Ft. Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Styles P “Billa Bong (Remix)”
Remix!
Nems unleashes the best with some of New York's heavyweights on their new remix.
Produced by Vinny Idol, the Coney Island MC reiterates his signature phrase while trading raps with Joey Crack, Busta and Pinero.…
Jack Harlow hints at Dolly Parton collab
Jack Harlow has worked with everyone from Lil Nas X to Eminem, and he's now eyeing a collaboration with the Queen of Country.
As he prepares for his sophomore album, the Louisville rapper has revealed he's been talking to Dolly Parton's…
2 Chainz Says New Collaboration With Justin Bieber Is “Hard As Hell”
2 Chainz and Justin Bieber have another one on the way.
The Atlanta rapper stopped by 'Drink Champs' where he revealed plans to release a deluxe edition of his latest album Dope does not sell with five new tracks, including…
Meet the teenage duo who are giving Jersey Club a new rap twist
Of course, social media is a big part of it, as it has been for the Jersey club since the days of Myspace. This time around it's TikTok, where dance videos abound. And there are few styles that are more fun to dance to than Jersey club.…
Cardi B, MC Lyte, Lil’ Kim and more
the Grammy's pays tribute to several female rappers who have moved the culture forward and shaped the world of hip-hop.
Celebrate Women's History Month, Grammy.com unveiled its list of the 5 essential women in rap on Friday. The women on…
Pusha T, Joey Bada$$, Dave, A Boogie, more
This week in hip hop, we had King Von's posthumous album, plus new albums from Your Old Droog, Kojey Radical, The Cool Kids, RZA & DJ Scratch, and more. We also received new singles from The Alchemist, Joey Bada$$, Dave, Tinashe, Pusha…
Baby Tate’s “Sl*t Him Out Again” is our rap song of the week
Rap Song of the Week is a new music feature breaking down the essential hip-hop tracks you need to hear. Check out the full playlist here. This week, Baby Tate shares their ode to sexual freedom, "Sl*t Him Out Again."
Nicki Minaj, Cardi…
Listen to Lords of the Thrift’s “75 of 610”: Today’s New Rap Music
Thrift Lords - "75 of 610"ContentThis content can also be viewed on the site from which it originated.Lords of the Thrift has a strong and direct style. The duo (consisting of Houston rappers Lord Canti and Lord Mickey) combine laid-back…
Zendaya and Labrinth release “I’m Fated” from “Euphoria”
Fresh off of last season's explosive finale to "Euphoria," Zendaya is teaming up with Labrinth to release "I'm Tired" from the hit HBO series.
Co-written by Labrinth and Zendaya, "I'm Tired" was originally performed in the emotional…
Nigerian-born London rap star Richard Seun Olarinoye,
My DC stands for Dock City, the area where I grew up in London. I grew up in a neighborhood called Woolwich Dockyard. As kids we nicknamed it Dock City or DC. That's where my name comes from.
Growing up, I was a huge rap…
Listen to “2MS” by Nemzzz: today’s new rap music
Nemzzz - "2MS"ContentThis content can also be viewed on the site from which it originated.Manchester MC Nemzzz has been on a roll lately, dropping tracks that match his rigorous flow with heavy beats. The seventeen-year-old rapper's latest…
Tyga and Doja Cat team up on “Freaky Deaky”
February 24, 2022
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Tyga and Doja Cat are back with a bop.
Over two years since their last collaboration on "Juicy," the two get "Freaky Deaky" on their latest hit. During Mike Crook's…
kacha: You don’t want to miss this rap version of ‘Kacha Badam’, watch the viral…
If you are a social media enthusiast, it is impossible that you have not listened to this viral song 'Kacha Badam'. The peppy track with its remix version of Haryanvi also sent a stir on social media. The original song by Bhuban Badyakar…
Kevin Miles on the Reese’s Puffs rap
Today we present a fascinating piece of advertising history with the latest contribution to our celebration of creative excellence for Black History Month, from DDB San Francisco Senior Editor Kevin Miles, selected by this week's guest…
Watch Snoop Dogg Rap to “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
Today on Random and Totally Unexpected: Super Bowl halftime show performer Snoop Dogg drops a rapping new track about none other than the… Calm your enthusiasm musical theme? Luciano Michelini's composition "Frolic" has become synonymous…
New York rappers meet with Mayor Eric Adams to discuss Drill Rap
Music - 2 months ago…
Listen to “Baobab” by Kofi: New Rap Music Today
Kofi - "Baobab"ContentThis content can also be viewed on the site from which it originated.Kofi's work is often inscrutable – whispered deep in the dark as if trying to excise his innermost demons. "Baobab" is no different. Produced by…
Interview with Antonio Brown: Rap career, Kanye West, return to the NFL
Antonio Brown is obviously in a good mood. Sitting in a luxury office building on the afternoon of January 20, he smiles and cracks jokes, using words like "grateful", "excited" and "at peace" to describe his current state of mind. You…
Shehnaaz-Yashraj’s Boring Day rap on the death of Shaheer Sheikh’s father: Top 5 TV…
From Shehnaaz Gill and Yashraj Mukhate's rap collaboration Boring Day to the death of Shaheer Sheikh's father, here are the top five TV reporters of the week. Shehnaaz Gill, Yashraj Mukhate and Shaheer Sheikh are among the top 5 new TV…
Earl Sweatshirt is still a rap fan first
But I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone. I had to locate where I was uncomfortable, and that was writing a song bar for bar, like a freestyle. The gray Sunday morning when I wrote "Sick!" was one of those times. I was bored…
Cordae ‘From A Birds Eye View’ Review: Boring Prestige-Rap
Cordae is a good rapper. Cordae has always been a good rapper, and "good rapper" has always been Cordae's main selling point. When Cordae first emerged from internet obscurity three and a half years ago, he seemed like an exceptional…
Rappers push for Senate bill to stop NYC prosecutors from using rap lyrics as evidence
In support of a proposed New York state bill that would limit prosecutors' power to use defendants' rap lyrics as evidence of alleged crimes, celebrities such as Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Big Sean and…
Day 6 – Rap and Hip-hop
2021 in review
1. Introduction + Best Album Art2. Song of the Year3. Album of the Year4. R&B and soul5. Rock and alternative music6. Rap and hip hop7. Dance and electronics (January 20)8. Pop and Ballad (January 21)9. Folk and…
Eminem takes shots at 6ix9ine on Cordae’s “Parables (Remix)”
Shady is back and he has 6ix9ine in his sights.
Eminem resurfaces with his first song of 2022 on Cordae's "Parables (Remix)", which appears on the latter's second album From a bird's eye view. On his spitfire verse, the Detroit rapper…
On January 6, rioters made rap songs and videos about being on Capitol Hill
Several of the insurgents who stormed the Capitol building on January 6, 2021 made rap songs and videos about their participation in the riot. One is under house arrest, but the other two await their fate. The Feds charged rapper Billy…
Cordae reveals “From a Birds Eye View” tracklist
Cordae calls on heavyweights for second album From a bird's eye view.
Before it fell on Friday, he revealed the star-studded tracklist. In addition to Lil Wayne on the single "Sinister", the 14-track set features Gunna on "Today",…
Aaron Carter is looking for a star artist for his new rap song
Aaron Carter fans are thrilled with his new track! The former teenage pop sensation, 34, teased her new rap song on her Instagram account, and she received a lot of attention from her followers. Show new music MEGA Carter has already shared…
Gunna reveals “Drip Season 4” tracklist
Drip season is here.
Gunna kicks off the new year with her new album drip season 4. The fourth installment in its long series features appearances from Future, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Lil Baby, and G Herbo. Drake guest on…
Moneybagg Yo says he’s sober and quits skinny
Moneybagg Yo breaks up with Wockesha.
The Memphis rapper announced he was sober and done with lean for the New Year. Speaking to Twitter, he admitted that he thought sobriety would interfere with his creativity, but it only made him…
Murder of Jacksonville teenager becomes TikTok trend thanks to deadly rap rivalry
The age-old question in Hip-Hop is always… Does art reflect life or does life reflect art?
Recently, a video titled "Where Corbin" was all the rage on TikTok.
Corbin Johnson's body was reported missing in 2018 and was discovered in!-->…
Various artists: MOVES: 5 ans de culture – Afrobeats / Rap & Drill Album Review
Four years ago Moves Recordings, an independent company based in London, opened its stand with MOVES: The sound of British afrobeats. He did exactly what a good staging compilation should do: he provided a means of access for the curious…
Antonio Brown gives up hours of rap song after storming the pitch
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown gave up a rap song just hours after storming the field in the Bucs' game against the New York Jets.Brown, who goes by the stage name AB and was dragged out last year for collaborating with…
Freddie Gibbs calls out New York rappers after Uncle Murda’s “Rap Up”
It was almost inevitable that someone would take a bait in the form of Uncle Murda's infamous “Rap Up 2021”, and it looks like the first person was Freddie Gibbs.On Saturday afternoon (January 1), Gibbs commented on being criticized over…
DMX recorded a gospel rap double album in Arizona
Although DMX's last album was the most haunting of this year Exodus, which featured appearances from Jay-Z and Nas, the Griselda crew, and more, it turns out there's another full-length album from the late great rap pioneer floating…
ArrDee: The Brighton rapper tops the charts with the UK’s most cheeky bars | Rap
NOTHaving hot chocolate at a cafe in his hometown of Brighton, Riley Davies exudes a bubbling excitement, the same effervescence you hear when he raps like ArrDee. Almost unique among the current generation of British rappers, the…
Nas says ‘hip-hop is dead’ was ‘mostly’ about New York rap
Anytime you label a genre as "dead", there is sure to be a big backlash from its supporters. We see this happening nowadays with R&B, but fifteen years ago Nas tried to put this label on rap with his 2006 album hip hop is dead. As…
Drakeo The Ruler defined a new generation of LA rap
By now you're probably aware of the death of Drakeo The Ruler, who was stabbed in the neck backstage at the Once Upon A Time In LA festival. You might not have known who Drakeo The Ruler was, or why playing there was so important. As…
Swae Lee and Madonna are up to something in the studio
Madonna says she has "surprises" for the New Year.
Madonna is in the studio with Swae Lee, working on a…
Metro Boomin teases Gunna’s ‘Drip Season 4’ collaboration
Fans are dying for "DS4".
Gunna2018 album drip season 3 was basically responsible for raising Gunna from…
Serpentwithfeet – Bless the phone song
As Christmas approaches, covers of classic holiday songs have been released left and right. The most recent arrival comes from serpentwithfeet, who gave us their take on “Bless The Telephone” by Labi Siffre.
“Remember to call that…
Bryce Mitchell open to rap tours and fights after giving up his mixtape
Bryce Mitchell opened up about his potential rap career in a interview with LowKick MMA.
"Thug Nasty" has dropped their rap single "Darkansas" to praise the entire MMA community.
The UFC featherweight quickly followed…
Reggae Star Junior Reid teases more rap collaborations with Fetty Wap, Dave East –…
Pioneering reggae star Junior Reid is very excited about his upcoming collaborations with East Coast rappers Fetty Wap and Dave East.
the Blood The singer, who has worked on numerous Hip Hop collaborations over the years, teased the…
The 38 best rap songs of 2021
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Rio Da Yung OG: "Last day of release"Vulnerability is not usually Rio Da Yung OG's forte. The unpredictable and hilarious Flint, Mich. Rapper is often too busy delivering punchlines…
Bankrol Hayden – No Dramatic Song
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Bankrol Hayden has remained relatively silent in 2021 after dropping his debut album Pain is temporary in June 2020. With hits like the remix of "Costa Rica" with The Kid LAROI and…
How a nice Kentucky boy became rap’s brightest rising star
In just 12 months, Jack Harlow has grown from an industry baby to 2 billion streams, 3 Grammy nominations and $ 5 million in earnings in 2021.
For an idea of what fans think of Jack Harlow, Think of Annie Rodgers' preparations for the…