MP3s are bubbling thanks to the influx of streaming and the fact that a whole generation of classic hip-hop songs… Read More
KLIM Beats, DMVU, Raiza Biza, lojii, MAVI and more drop plenty of infectious grooves this Mixtape Monday. KLIM Beats is… Read More
The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s… Read More
These filmmakers are sure to provide thought-provoking and entertaining cinema for years to come. Here are eight up-and-coming Black directors… Read More
This week's crop of new albums features newcomers, veterans, and everything in between. It's way too much work to keep… Read More
Netflix's new documentary, Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell, attempts to tell the story of The Notorious B.I.G navigating… Read More
With so much talent around the city, Montreal will soon have its moment. Here are 11 English-speaking Montreal rappers who… Read More
A petition recently launched requesting that the City of Long Beach, New York rename a street after legendary rapper MF… Read More
Ol’ Burger Beats x Vuyo, Sal Dulu, Jansport J, Skunkz, and more drop new music this Mixtape Monday. Ol’ Burger… Read More
We spoke with Detroit rapper Babyface Ray about working with Future, Michigan's place in contemporary hip-hop, and more. The days… Read More
The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week's… Read More
We recently caught up with Satchel Lee who spoke about art and becoming the first openly queer ambassador for the… Read More
The best new albums of this week include releases from Jim Jones, Kelly Rowland, Lava La Rue, Jansport J, and… Read More
We rounded up nine up-and-coming Black screenwriters working in television and film that everyone should know. Last year gave viewers… Read More
PASSAGE is a curated mental health and wellness initiative created by Okayplayer. The program was developed to amplify the collective stories… Read More
In the next part of our ‘Behind The Beat’ series, Bronx producer Buckwild recalls crafting Big L’s "Put It On"… Read More