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Kanye West Found Liable by Jury in Injury and Wrongful Firing Lawsuit

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...

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Max Dean DJ Set Turns Ugly As Lighting Rig Collapses on Fans, Injuring 15 People

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...

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Kendrick Lamar Would Rate His Albums in This Order, but I Don’t Think I Agree

Fans will debate their favorite artists’ best albums until the end of time. However, have you ever wondered what the artists themselves would say?...

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3 of the All-Time Best Performances by Tupac Shakur

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...

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K Camp Reflects on Finding Confidence As an Indie Artist, Balancing Music and Industry Mindsets, and the Current State of R&B

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....

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Wiz Khalifa Had Harsh Words for This Notable Feature in ‘Scream 7’, Calling It ‘Forced’ and ‘Corny’

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...

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Gucci Mane Has Changed Over the Years, but He Would Argue It’s for the Better

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,...

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Cam’ron Once Explained How Hip-Hop Has Changed Since the Infamous East Coast vs. West Coast Feud

Cam'ron explained how regionalism has changed in hip-hop over the years, favoring sound over a city's supremacy.

08.03.2026 3

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Pharrell Opens Up About How the ‘Blurred Lines’ Controversy Changed His Perspective Forever: ‘I Didn’t Get It at First’

Pharrell reflects on the negative impact of his hit with Robin Thicke, "Blurred Lines", and how it changed his perspective on masculinity.

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3 Newer Rap Songs To Introduce to Your Parents Who Don’t Love the New Era of Hip-Hop

Noisey selects three newer rap songs that might interest your parents if they've fallen out of love with hip-hop over the years.

08.03.2026 5

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4 Rappers To Listen to if You Miss the Mixtape Era

The mixtape era has dimmed over the years, but some artists still restore that feeling. Noisey selects four rappers who maintain that energy.

08.03.2026 5

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Lil Wayne Reveals How He Taught Himself To Learn the Guitar in the Mid-2000s

Lil Wayne recalls how he taught himself to play the guitar and how the fans loved his playing, even if critics didn't.

07.03.2026 5

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Pusha T Explains Why Lyricism Isn’t As Important as It Used To Be (and Why That Can Be Okay)

Pusha T opened up about the state of hip-hop and lyricism in 2017 and why it's important to embrace younger generations regardless.

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4 Artists To Listen to if You Love J. Cole

After J. Cole teases slowing down his musical output, Noisey selects four artists that could fill the void of his potential absence.

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4 Inspiring and Relatable Hip-Hop Songs To Listen to When You’re Dealing With Depression

Noisey selects four hip-hop records that are extremely useful for anyone battling with depression in their lives.

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The Inspiration Behind Lupe Fiasco’s ‘Paris, Tokyo’, One of the Greatest Love Songs in Hip-Hop History

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...

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3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (3/6/26)

Every week, seemingly a gazillion songs are released on streaming services. From SoundCloud and Bandcamp exclusives to the endless array of songs on...

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4 R&B Songs to Help Whenever You Struggle With Anxiety

Music is arguably the greatest sanctuary for anyone who suffers from anxiety. Never too overwhelming or requiring too much labor, a great song can...

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4 Sexy Hip-Hop and R&B Songs to Hype You up During Your Next GRWM

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...

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Travis Scott Recalls His Surreal First Encounter With Kanye West, Including the Stomach-Turning Meal They Ate Together

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...

04.03.2026 4

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Teddy Riley Resolves Issues With Keith Sweat Over Payment Dispute Over R&B Classic ‘Make It Last Forever’

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,...

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4 Rap Songs to Help Whenever You Struggle With Anxiety

Whenever your anxiety is running rampant, you need something to distract yourself. People find solace in a variety of different forms. Some might...

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7 Rap Songs You Need to Have on Your Gym Playlist

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...

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4 Hip-Hop Songs To Play When You Visit the Bay Area

Noisey selects four essential Bay Area tracks for anyone unfamiliar with the region and its rich hip-hop history.

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Kanye West Once Explained Why ‘America Just Needs To Get Real’ When Talking About Hip-Hop in 2007 Interview

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.

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Raphael Saadiq Trashes the Term ‘Neo-Soul’ and Says It Doesn’t Describe Artists Like D’Angelo

Iconic singer and songwriter Raphael Saadiq explains why the term "neo-soul" is extremely outdated and doesn't describe him or other legends.

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4 Hip-Hop Albums To Play When You Visit Los Angeles

Noisey selects the four essential West Coast hip-hop albums you have to play whenever you visit Los Angeles.

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4 R&B Songs That Will Make You Want to Sing in The Rain

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...

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50 Cent Breaks Down the Difference Between Himself and Kanye West During Their 2007 Sales Battle: ‘I Don’t See Him As My Competition’

50 Cent explained in a 2007 interview how he and Kanye West differed from one another during their sales battle that year.

02.03.2026 9

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Biggie Once Shared What It Was Like the First Time He Met Diddy

Biggie recalled during a 1994 profile with 'Interview Magazine' how he came to meet Diddy while recording tapes in his basement.

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4 Hip-Hop Albums To Play When You Visit New York

Noisey selects four defining New York albums scattered across the state's illustrious history in hip-hop, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

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5 R&B Songs That Will Make You Miss Your Ex

Noisey selects five classic R&B songs for the heartbroken and grieving lost romance, anyone longing for the one that got away.

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A$AP Rocky Reflects on Fans Comparing Him to Tupac Early in His Career

A$AP Rocky reflected on Tupac comparisons he received early in his career, revealing why he thought that was wrong during a 2015 interview.

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André 3000 Breaks Down How He Chooses Which Songs To Record Guest Verses

André 3000 explained how he decided to give out his infamous guest verses and why certain songs made the most sense to rap on.

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4 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs To Play With Your Partner During Sunset

These hip-hop and R&B songs are perfect for a playlist dedicated to some romantic sunset-watching.

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4 of the Most Underrated Prince Songs of All Time

With one of the most illustrious and engaging discographies in all of music, Noisey selects four underrated Prince songs you have to play.

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3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (2/27/26)

Every week, seemingly a gazillion songs are released on streaming services. From SoundCloud and Bandcamp exclusives to the endless array of songs on...

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4 Newer Rappers to Listen to if You Miss the Golden Age of Hip-Hop

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...

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How Jay-Z’s Affection for This Classic Musical Helped Create One of His Biggest Hits

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...

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4 R&B Songs for People That Are Hopeless Romantics

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...

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Mac Miller Reflected on What He’d Tell His Younger Self in 2018 Interview Published the Day Before His Death

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...

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4 Essential Hip-Hop Albums You Have to Play When You Visit Atlanta

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...

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J. Cole Admits How Releasing ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ Was the First Time He Could Relax in His Career

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...

25.02.2026 10

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3 Rap Songs to Listen to if You Love Yacht Rock

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...

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3 Lesser-Known Feuds 50 Cent Has Taken On Over the Years

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...

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Mac Miller on How He Learned to Be Creative While Sober: ‘You Can Do so Much With a Day’

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...

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The Soundtrack to Social Media: What Mark Zuckerberg Was Listening to When He Was First Developing Facebook

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...

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50 Cent Says Spite and Hatred Is the Best Motivator: ‘Make Them Watch Your Success’

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...

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Kehlani Explains Why It’s Important for Kids To Grow Up With R&B

Kehlani explains the importance of R&B and why children should listen to it early during an episode of 'Celebrity Substitute'.

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When Movies and Music Collide: 7 of the Most Effective Uses of Iconic Tracks in Feature Films

Noisey selects seven examples in which movies and music collided to create a beautiful artistic experience.

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