Rap

Rap Twitter Ranks Their Favorite “Sneak” Diss Lines in Hip-Hop History

Rap enthusiasts on Twitter are ranking their favorite sneak rap diss lines bar for bar, with songs from Drake, Jay-Z,… Read More

March 21, 2023

Ice-T Talks About JAY-Z Confronting Him Over “99 Problems”

Ice T recently visited Big Boy's Neighborhood, where he spoke about his beef with JAY-Z over his 1993 song "99… Read More

February 24, 2023

For His 28th Birthday, Maxo Releases New Album ‘Even God Has A Sense of Humor’

To commemorate his 28th birthday, L.A. rapper Maxo has released his newest Def Jam album Even God Has A Sense… Read More

February 22, 2023

Mixtape Monday: Best of 2022 feat. E L U C I D, R.A.P. Ferreira, AKAI SOLO, Fly Anakin, Namir Blade + More

E L U C I D, R.A.P. Ferreira, AKAI SOLO, Fly Anakin, Namir Blade and more lead Mixtape Monday’s best… Read More

January 2, 2023

If You’re a Hip-Hop Super Nerd This New Trivia Card Game is For You

Created by Sean Kantrowitz, interactive card game The Questions Hip-Hop Trivia will release via Penguin Random House in January 2023. The… Read More

December 14, 2022

Pioneering Cold Chillin’ Rapper Grand Daddy I.U. Has Died

Queens-raised rapper Grand Daddy I.U., best known for his work on Cold Chillin' Records, reportedly passed away on Tuesday at… Read More

December 13, 2022

Erykah Badu Talks Hip-Hop With Bronx Rapper Ice Spice

Joined by her eldest daughter Puma Curry, Erykah Badu interviewed Ice Spice on what a "munch" is, Bronx hip-hop culture… Read More

December 1, 2022

Mixtape Monday: J Scienide, Anwar HighSign, V Don x Bodega Bamz, Smoke DZA x Real Bad Man + More

J Scienide, Anwar HighSign, V Don x Bodega Bamz, Smoke DZA x Real Bad Man and more this Mixtape Monday.… Read More

February 7, 2022

First Look Friday: Wiley From Atlanta Wants To Make Authentic, Soulful Southern Music

For our latest First Look Friday, we spoke with Wiley from Atlanta about being influenced by soul and R&B music,… Read More

January 7, 2022

Mixtape Monday: Vic Spencer, Ohbliv, Lord Juco, Thelonious Martin, LE$ + More

New music from Vic Spencer, Ohbliv, Lord Juco, Thelonious Martin, LE$ and more this Mixtape Monday. Vic Spencer drops Spencer… Read More

December 27, 2021

Mixtape Monday: Mach-Hommy, J SCIENIDE, BP x Bunchy Cartier, UFO Fev, F1RSTCLASS + More

Mach-Hommy, J SCIENIDE, BP x Bunchy Cartier, UFO Fev, F1RSTCLASS and more this Mixtape Monday. Mach-Hommy leads the lineup with… Read More

December 20, 2021

Okayplayer’s 21 Best Songs of 2021

If you were someone who still felt energized by the flood of new music that drops every Friday, then this… Read More

December 16, 2021

14 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of October 8th)

This week is jam-packed with a wide selection of albums, featuring releases from legends like Tech N9ne, Atmosphere, James Blake,… Read More

October 8, 2021

The Alchemist & Mavi Connect on the Stunning “Miracle Baby”

The Alchemist has released the first single from his upcoming This Thing of Ours EP. Legendary producer The Alchemist is… Read More

October 1, 2021

10 Zion I Songs That Show Why Zumbi Was A Bay Area Hip-Hop Legend

From "Bird's Eye View" to "Tech $," these Zion I songs are a testament to the late Zumbi, a brilliant… Read More

August 26, 2021

Summer Jam 2021: NYC’s “Cursed” Concert Takes Off Despite Hurricane Henri

Summer Jam 2021 went down on Sunday evening, despite less than ideal weather. The show featured an eclectic mix of… Read More

August 23, 2021