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Amidst the gradual comeback of Kanye West, he’s still in hot water with a lawsuit. In a report from Rolling Stone, a jury found the Chicago legend...
What could’ve been a normal DJ set turned into something much uglier and more intense. During a March 1, 2026, performance from British dance artist...
Fans will debate their favorite artists’ best albums until the end of time. However, have you ever wondered what the artists themselves would say?...
Tupac Shakur had a larger-than-life presence. In interviews, he was fiery and passionate with a sweet, charming smile. In his acting, his films were...
The music industry can be a cruel mistress. It’s very contingent on ‘what have you done for me lately?’ rather than on the years of work put in....
There is an extremely concerted effort to assimilate AI into our everyday lives. Artists in the music industry are feverishly looking to use it in...
The Gucci Mane we know today is far different from the one we knew early in his career. In the late 2000s and early 2010s, Gucci was chubby,...
Cam'ron explained how regionalism has changed in hip-hop over the years, favoring sound over a city's supremacy.
Pharrell reflects on the negative impact of his hit with Robin Thicke, "Blurred Lines", and how it changed his perspective on masculinity.
Noisey selects three newer rap songs that might interest your parents if they've fallen out of love with hip-hop over the years.
The mixtape era has dimmed over the years, but some artists still restore that feeling. Noisey selects four rappers who maintain that energy.
Lil Wayne recalls how he taught himself to play the guitar and how the fans loved his playing, even if critics didn't.
Pusha T opened up about the state of hip-hop and lyricism in 2017 and why it's important to embrace younger generations regardless.
After J. Cole teases slowing down his musical output, Noisey selects four artists that could fill the void of his potential absence.
Noisey selects four hip-hop records that are extremely useful for anyone battling with depression in their lives.
When thinking about the all-time great rap love songs, which ones come to mind? Could it be Common reflecting on his relationship to hip-hop on “I...
Every week, seemingly a gazillion songs are released on streaming services. From SoundCloud and Bandcamp exclusives to the endless array of songs on...
Music is arguably the greatest sanctuary for anyone who suffers from anxiety. Never too overwhelming or requiring too much labor, a great song can...
Have you ever been scrolling through Instagram reels or TikTok and seen a GRWM video? Usually, these “get ready with me” videos feature a mini...
Travis Scott owes a lot of his success to how Kanye West embraced him early on in his career. Back in 2012, the Houston rapper was relatively unknown...
One thing about the music business is that it can cause artists to butt heads over money. Proper compensation in these creative industries is rare,...
Whenever your anxiety is running rampant, you need something to distract yourself. People find solace in a variety of different forms. Some might...
Sometimes it can be hard to will yourself to work out. A long day will make us sink into bed, unconcerned with hitting the gym. Pure laziness, no...
Noisey selects four essential Bay Area tracks for anyone unfamiliar with the region and its rich hip-hop history.
Kanye West addressed all the negative perceptions hip-hop had in 2007 and argued why people needed to get real about society as a whole.
Iconic singer and songwriter Raphael Saadiq explains why the term "neo-soul" is extremely outdated and doesn't describe him or other legends.
Noisey selects the four essential West Coast hip-hop albums you have to play whenever you visit Los Angeles.
Anyone who has ever been in love knows the agony of screwing up a good thing. The tension, the bad arguments, the guilt, it all slowly eats away at...
50 Cent explained in a 2007 interview how he and Kanye West differed from one another during their sales battle that year.
Biggie recalled during a 1994 profile with 'Interview Magazine' how he came to meet Diddy while recording tapes in his basement.
Noisey selects four defining New York albums scattered across the state's illustrious history in hip-hop, from the 1990s to the 2020s.
Noisey selects five classic R&B songs for the heartbroken and grieving lost romance, anyone longing for the one that got away.
A$AP Rocky reflected on Tupac comparisons he received early in his career, revealing why he thought that was wrong during a 2015 interview.
André 3000 explained how he decided to give out his infamous guest verses and why certain songs made the most sense to rap on.
These hip-hop and R&B songs are perfect for a playlist dedicated to some romantic sunset-watching.
With one of the most illustrious and engaging discographies in all of music, Noisey selects four underrated Prince songs you have to play.
Every week, seemingly a gazillion songs are released on streaming services. From SoundCloud and Bandcamp exclusives to the endless array of songs on...
People will be nostalgic for the lauded ‘golden age’ of hip-hop, typically described as the mid-1980s through the mid-1990s, until the end of...
It’s been a long time since Jay-Z could’ve been considered an underdog. He’s been a billionaire for years, a millionaire for even longer. He’s...
It’s incredibly easy to be cynical in the world these days. The world is slowly melting and decaying, everything is expensive, and the injustices...
We all wish we could tell our younger selves how our lives would turn out. We would divulge some of our regrets and give ourselves some advice on how...
Ever since André 3000 told The Source Awards crowd that the South got something to say, Atlanta has been at the forefront of hip-hop. The Dungeon...
J. Cole has fixated on the idea of peaking with 2014 Forest Hills Drive for a long time now. He even admitted that everything after the album and...
Do you ever miss the days of yacht rock? The days when Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and Steely Dan were on the airwaves? When every...
When you look up ‘rap beef’ in the dictionary, a picture of 50 Cent will almost certainly come up. Antagonism is what he built his entire career...
It was no secret that Mac Miller struggled with substance abuse. It was a significant aspect of his music, contending with the agony of deep...
Social media has become a primary fixture in our daily lives. Nowadays, it even feels a bit overwhelming how many apps and websites you can use to...
It’s no secret that beef has been a key ingredient in the success of 50 Cent. He made his mark in hip-hop with “How to Rob“, where he fantasizes...
Kehlani explains the importance of R&B and why children should listen to it early during an episode of 'Celebrity Substitute'.
Noisey selects seven examples in which movies and music collided to create a beautiful artistic experience.