In an exclusive interview Monaleo details the origins of her viral rap song, what she loves most about growing up… Read More
After 15 years, The Fugees made their return to the stage on Wednesday night. Despite some kinks, the performance was… Read More
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We spoke with OhGeesy about life after Shorline Mafia, his debut album GEEZYWORLD, and why he feels like he's the… Read More
With the Fugees slated for a run of reunion tour dates, it’s only right we revisit a batch of classics… Read More
On March 3rd, 1991, George Holiday recorded four officers beating Rodney King. That footage quickly went viral. Here's how it… Read More
New music from Moor Mother, STEREO UTOPIA, Pan Amsterdam, Jay Alpha, and more this Mixtape Monday. Moor Mother is up… Read More
The Round-Up is Okayplayer’s weekly playlist of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set… Read More
We spoke with author Cadwell Turnbull about his new book No Gods, No Monsters, what it means to write fantasy… Read More
The late Michael K. Williams brought the stories of fictional — and real — queer figures to life through some… Read More
Despite hip-hop being almost nonexistent from the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, performers including Busta Rhymes, Doja Cat, and Normani… Read More
New music from E L U C I D x Von Pea, Dregs One, The Council of the Gods and… Read More
The Round-Up is Okayplayer’s weekly playlist of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set… Read More
André 3000 spit his most heartfelt guest verse in years. The moment was overshadowed by the immature pettiness of Drake… Read More
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Released a year before 9/11, Outkast's hit single Stankonia "B.O.B." was cultural commentary misinterpreted as outright patriotism. In 2018, Istanbul-based conflict… Read More