Rap

vulture investigates Oct. 12, 2022

Okay, But When Did Lil Yachty Take the Wock to Poland?He’s been invited to Poland by the prime minister — but will he bring the wock?

By Justin Curto

review Oct. 3, 2022

Kid Cudi’s Entergalactic Is Pretty, Affecting, and a Little Too SmoothThe new album and Netflix project hit their marks but will make you pine for something stranger.

By Craig Jenkins

chat room Oct. 3, 2022

Shygirl Wanted to Make a Song Dedicated to the Female Form“I realized there aren’t that many cute songs that make me feel good about the vagina, you know?”

By Mary Retta

remembrances Sept. 30, 2022

The Mid-’90s Belonged to CoolioThe late rapper achieved global fame without turning his back on his Compton roots.

By Brandon Caldwell

the festival circuit Sept. 26, 2022

A$AP Rocky Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ for Short Rolling Loud SetAt least he brought out GloRilla.

By Justin Curto

it’s the remix Sept. 23, 2022

GloRilla’s Team-Up With Cardi B Will Be Stuck in Your Head Tomorrow, TooWatch the Memphis rapper go uptown.

By Justin Curto

the festival circuit Sept. 22, 2022

Drill Rappers Removed from Rolling Loud New York Lineup Over Police Concern22Gz, Sha Ek, and Ron Suno are no longer playing this weekend’s festival.

By Justin Curto

crime Sept. 13, 2022

PnB Rock Has Died After Being Shot, RobbedAt a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles.

By Jennifer Zhan

chat room Sept. 6, 2022

New York Rap Legend Roc Marciano Wants to Dip Into R&B Next“I want to constantly be in the state of discovery. We’re going to get into more shit.”

By Jayson Buford

coming soon Sept. 6, 2022

Netflix Wants to Have FUN! With Vince StaplesThe Vince Staples Show is coming with help from Kenya Barris.

By Justin Curto

greatest hits Aug. 26, 2022

Nicki Minaj Promises Another Surprise for Queen RadioGet ready, Barbs!

By Alejandra Gularte

health Aug. 26, 2022

Lil Tjay Says He Was Shot Seven Times: ‘Most People Don’t Survive It’The rapper further addresses the shooting on his new song, “Beat the Odds.”

By Justin Curto

digital backlash Aug. 24, 2022

What’s Going on With FN Meka and Capitol Records?The AI rapper has been dropped from the record label.

By Alejandra Gularte

where’s the beef? Aug. 24, 2022

Offset Sues Migos Label Quality Control, Says CEO ‘Blackballed’ HimThe rapper claimed the label isn’t respecting his purchase of his solo rights.

By Justin Curto

the industry Aug. 15, 2022

Drake Just Broke Another Beatles Record on the ChartsLeave it to DJ Khaled to sneak his way into music history.

By Justin Curto

king of surprises Aug. 2, 2022

Drake Shows Off Virgil Abloh’s Maybach in ‘Sticky’ Music VideoA surprise music video from Honestly, Nevermind.

By Alejandra Gularte

hot girl summer July 22, 2022

The Pressure’s Off for Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Pressurelicious’Her first collaboration with Future.

By Alejandra Gularte

album review July 20, 2022

Lizzo Is Hedging Her BetsSpecial seems invested in uplifting everyone in earshot but anxious to secure its slice of the pop radio market share.

By Craig Jenkins

profile July 18, 2022

Doechii to the Front of the ClassThe rapper from Tampa is about to be everywhere.

By Cat Cardenas

arrests July 16, 2022

Rapper Kodak Black Arrested in FloridaPolice allegedly found “dozens of oxycodone pills” in his vehicle during a traffic stop.

By Alejandra Gularte

crime July 6, 2022

Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Found Guilty of First-Degree MurderEric Holder Jr. could now face life in prison.

By Justin Curto

crime June 23, 2022

Lil Tjay Remains Unconscious After ShootingThe suspect in the shooting was also reportedly hospitalized for gunshot wounds.

By Justin Curto

album review June 22, 2022

Drake Is Still on VacationHonestly, Nevermind is frictionless — a geographical shift ushered in as comfortingly as possible.

By Craig Jenkins

honestly yes June 17, 2022

21 Savage Once Again Steals the Show on Drake’s ‘Jimmy Cooks’So you wanted rap on Honestly, Nevermind? Few can do it better right now than 21 Savage.

By Justin Curto

my surprise album is dropping June 16, 2022

Drake Announces Surprise Album, Honestly, Nevermind, Dropping TonightHe ran through the six and is onto the seven(th studio album).

By Alejandra Gularte

album review June 9, 2022

Post Malone Is Going Through ChangesTwelve Carat Toothache dreams of a future where Post Malone can discuss what’s on his mind instead of what may be coursing through his bloodstream.

By Craig Jenkins

rip June 7, 2022

Trouble, Prominent Atlanta Rapper, Dead at 34A suspect for the murder is in police custody after turning himself in.

By Jennifer Zhan

throw your l’s up June 1, 2022

Big L, ForeverAn afternoon in Harlem honoring the late hip-hop legend.

Photographs by Adam Jason Cohen

the law May 23, 2022

Gunna Denied Bond for Gang Charge, Trial Set for JanuaryThe rapper’s attorneys denied he would be a risk for witness intimidation.

By Justin Curto

are you happy for me? May 17, 2022

Baby Keem Takes a Big Step on Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers“Savior (Interlude)” might be his best performance ever.

By Justin Curto

go nuts for donuts May 14, 2022

WATCH: Kendrick Lamar Floats on in ‘N95’ Music VideoA follow-up to “The Heart Part Five.”

By Alejandra Gularte

vulture guides May 13, 2022

A Big Guide to Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big SteppersIs it a double album? What’s Kodak Black doing here? And who is Mr. Morale?

By Justin Curto

new kung fu kenny May 11, 2022

32 Times We Thought We Were Getting Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. Follow-upWhen figuring out new K.Dot release dates turned into a national pastime.

By Justin Curto

don’t you know that you’re toxic? Apr. 19, 2022

Future Has His ‘Own Definition’ of Toxic“Sometimes people out there try to make you seem like the suspect. Really, you are the victim.”

By Justin Curto

let’s talk about sex Mar. 16, 2022

Jack Harlow Is Too Horny Right NowUnrelated: He wants Dolly Parton on his new album, out May 6.

By Justin Curto

vulture guides Feb. 25, 2022

Another Exhaustive Guide to Another Exhausting Ye AlbumA version of Donda 2 has been uploaded to the Stem Player. But is it finished?

By Justin Curto

my music video is dropping Feb. 22, 2022

Lil Durk Says ‘Ahhh Ha’ to Those Who Were Waiting For His 7220 AlbumHe delayed the release of his album and dropped a music video for the new single.

By Jennifer Zhan

my heist is dropping Feb. 4, 2022

Nicki Minaj Releases ‘Do We Have a Problem?’ Music Video With Lil BabyFeaturing Lil Baby and an art heist.

By Alejandra Gularte

obit Jan. 27, 2022

Drakeo the Ruler, Influential West Coast Rapper, Dead at 28The family intends to file a lawsuit against concert promoters next week.

By Wolfgang Ruth

it’s time i settle the score Jan. 21, 2022

The Fugees Reunion Tour Was Too Good to Be TrueThe outing in honor of the 25th anniversary of The Score has been canceled.

By Justin Curto

my album is dropping Jan. 7, 2022

Chlöe Joins Gunna’s DS4Ever With ‘You & Me’The two were spotted holding hands at a Lakers game earlier this week.

By Alejandra Gularte

the law Jan. 4, 2022

Rapper Pooh Shiesty Pleads Guilty to Firearms Conspiracy ChargeThe 22-year-old rapper is no longer facing a possible life sentence due to the guilty plea.

By Alejandra Gularte

where’s the beef? Dec. 20, 2021