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Tyler, the Creator’s Sixth Album, ‘IGOR,’ Will Be Your Favorite Anomaly

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On his new project, Tyler leans into some experimental production.…

May 22, 2019

The Top 5 Rapper-Producer Combos in Hip-Hop, Ranked

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Check out these triple double no assists.…

May 15, 2019

‘CrasH Talk’ Cements ScHoolboy Q’s Status as a Rap Legend

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While Q has yet to release his magnum opus, he's showing every sign of reaching all-time status.…

May 8, 2019

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Is the Emotional Celebration MCU Fans Needed

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No spoilers, I promise!…

May 1, 2019

Is HBO’s ‘Barry’ the Darkest Antihero in American Television?

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The series is on par with 'The Sopranos' in its violence, but its insistence on comedy is what makes the show truly unnerving.…

April 25, 2019

Kevin Hart’s Netflix Special ‘Irresponsible’ Feels Like a Sign of Decline

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Given how ambitious Hart usually is, the routine felt phoned-in.…

April 17, 2019

P. Diddy’s Son, King Combs, Just Dropped His Debut Album, ‘Cyncerely, C3’

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It's hard to be Puff, but it's even harder being Puff's son.…

April 11, 2019

On the Backs of Patton Oswalt and Glenn Howerton, ‘A.P. Bio’ Continues to Improve

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After the series' initially middling reviews, Season 2 is looking up.…

April 4, 2019

Rapper/Producer Duo Freddie Gibbs and Madlib Are Back at It Again

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The 'Pinata' sequel, 'Bandana,' is slated to release next month.…

March 28, 2019

Juice WRLD’s Second Album, ‘Death Race for Love,’ Doesn’t Quite Cut It

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The bloated album did well on the charts, but its standards are clearly lower.…

March 22, 2019

‘Moonshine Narratives’ Critiques, Champions and Elegizes the Adolescent Male

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Scott T. Hutchison’s collection examines the intersection of boyhood, love, life and nature.…

March 18, 2019

Why Pete Holmes’ ‘Crashing’ Is the Best Comedy on TV Right Now

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A comedian who's not a degenerate human? A concept.…

March 7, 2019

What Is the Stand Up to Harvard Movement and How Can You Help?

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The Ivy League school has phased out all single-sex organizations, but students are fighting back.…

February 28, 2019

Gyllenhaal in ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ Doesn’t Live Up to Gyllenhaal in ‘Nightcrawler’

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What a buzzkill.…

February 22, 2019

‘The Prodigy’ Marries Psychological Horror with a Thrilling Premise

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They grow up so fast!…

February 14, 2019

Boogie’s Debut Album, ‘Everythings for Sale,’ Channels Its Namesake Desperation

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Aside from a few scattered positives, the 13-track project feels like a throwaway.…

February 10, 2019

‘Madden 19’ vs. ‘NBA 2K19’: The Ultimate Debate

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Which is the better game?…

January 29, 2019

Fifteen Years Later, Alain de Botton’s ‘Status Anxiety’ Is More Relevant Than Ever

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The Swiss philosopher didn’t actually write about social media, but he might as well have.…

January 20, 2019

Do We Actually Need ‘Culture III’ from Migos?

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The timing isn't the only thing off.…

January 14, 2019

21 Savage’s ‘i am > i was’ Might Be the Best Trap Project of 2018

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On his new album, the 26-year-old finally leaves the gimmicks behind.…

January 7, 2019

‘Hot Ones’ and Its Host Sean Evans Are Only Getting Spicier

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As the YouTube series prepares to release its eighth season, there's never been a better time to tune in.…

January 3, 2019

Ski Mask the Slump God’s Debut Album ‘STOKELEY’ Is Angry and Unvarnished

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The album has head-banging potential, but the 22-year-old's work still needs some polishing.…

December 26, 2018

St. Louis Rapper Smino Is Officially One to Watch

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The MC’s sophomore project, 'NOIR,' is brimming with promise.…

December 20, 2018

Where Will ‘Aquaman’ Fall in the DC Pantheon?

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A definitive ranking of the DC films, as well as where Jason Momoa's new flick will fall in the hierarchy.…

December 10, 2018

The 5 Most Slept-On Rap Albums of 2018

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Overshadowed and under-played, each of these projects deserves way more attention than they received.…

December 5, 2018

Trippie Redd’s New Mixtape Is a Hitch in His Otherwise Smooth Ascent

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'A Love Letter to You 3' flounders in the shadow of its predecessors.…

November 27, 2018

The Boston Globe’s Riveting Podcast ‘Gladiator’ Ends Tomorrow with a Q&A

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The series chronicles the downfall of professional athlete Aaron Hernandez, but raises questions about much more than football.…

November 19, 2018

Curren$y, Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist Make Magic with ‘Fetti’

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The trio of veterans are pushing sonic boundaries on the multifaceted collab.…

November 13, 2018

The 5 Best ‘Shark Tank’ Guest Sharks of All Time

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And a few honorable mentions, or sharkitos.…

November 7, 2018

Will ‘Pet Sematary’ Be Able to Replicate the Success of ‘It’?

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For a number of reasons, it seems unlikely.…

November 1, 2018