Denzel Curry

Alain Goraguer, Underground Rap’s Source Code, Dead at 91

French jazz musician, Alain Goraguer, who composed the soundtrack for 1973 animated film, Fantastic Planet, has died at 91. French… Read More

February 16, 2023

Best Videos To Drop Last Week: Anderson .Paak, Cordae, Ari Lennox, Ice Spice & More

Last week video releases from Ari Lennox, Anderson .Paak, Cordae, midwxst and Denzel Curry were on our radar. Cordae and… Read More

January 30, 2023

Denzel Curry Goes Off on the Grammys for its Best Rap Album Nominations

After the nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards were announced, Denzel Curry expressed his disappointment with the Best Rap Album… Read More

November 15, 2022

Artists Mourn The Death of PnB Rock On Social Media

Hip-hop artists are collectively mourning the death of rapper PnB Rock, who was fatally shot on Monday afternoon in Los… Read More

September 13, 2022

Meechy Darko Has Found His Own Voice (And Started A Juice Bar, Too)

With his solo debut Gothic Luxury, Meechy Darko pushed himself to find his own sound. We speak with him about… Read More

August 30, 2022

Here’s the Tweet That Officially Killed the Usher Meme

It appears that New York State Governor Kathy Hochul may have unintentionally killed the viral "watch this" Usher meme. RIP… Read More

July 6, 2022

Denzel Curry & the Cold-Blooded Soul Band Perform Jazzy Album Cuts on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’

Denzel Curry performed popular songs from Melt My Eyez See Your Future and older albums alongside Cold-Blooded Soul Band for the latest… Read More

June 29, 2022

Best Videos To Drop Last Week: Conway The Machine, Jill Scott, YG & More

Conway The Machine and Jill Scott lead our video roundup this week with "Chanel Pearls." Conway The Machine and Jill… Read More

June 27, 2022

Listen to 6LACK Cover Yasiin Bey’s Classic “Umi Says”

As part of the second annual “Juneteenth 2022: Freedom Songs," 6LACK covers the 1999 Yasiin Bey classic "Umi Says" from… Read More

June 10, 2022

Best Songs of The Week: ft. Namir Blade, Koreatown Oddity, and 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

June 3, 2022

Pharrell Williams Announces the Return of the ‘Something In the Water’ Festival

Pharrell Williams has announced that Something in the Water Festival will be held in DC, with Tyler, the Creator, 6lack… Read More

April 26, 2022

Best Videos To Drop Last Week: Nas, Tyler, the Creator, Summer Walker & More

Last week, the best videos came from Nas, Tyler, the Creator, Dreezy, and more. In case you missed all of… Read More

March 28, 2022

16 New Hip-Hop, R&B & Alt Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of March 25)

Kilo Kish's AMERICAN GURL is one of the most unique drops to arrive this week, and Fana Hues is back… Read More

March 25, 2022

Best Songs of The Week: ft. Phife Dawg, Denzel Curry, and 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

March 25, 2022

Doja Cat, J. Cole and Lil Baby Will Headline Lollapalooza 2022

Returning to Grant Park in Chicago from July 28-31, Lollapalooza 2022 will be headlined by Doja Cat, J. Cole, Lil… Read More

March 22, 2022

Best Music Videos Of The Week: Method Man, Benny The Butcher, J. Cole & More

The best new music videos of the week include selects by Benny The Butcher, Ella Mai, Raveena, and more. With… Read More

January 28, 2022