Liam Jackson, Michigan State University
This year’s list of nominees has a few familiar faces, and a few promising newcomers as well.
This year’s list of nominees has a few familiar faces, and a few promising newcomers as well.
Teagan Angell, Fordham University
The rapper is no stranger to controversy, but his recent series of antisemitic remarks may end his career. CONTENT WARNING: Antisemitic Language
The rapper is no stranger to controversy, but his recent series of antisemitic remarks may end his career. CONTENT WARNING: Antisemitic Language
Jo Stephens, Georgetown University
We can’t seem to get enough of the uber-famous family. But why do we keep up with their every move?
We can’t seem to get enough of the uber-famous family. But why do we keep up with their every move?
Kylie Clifton, Loyola Marymount University
Fans were expecting another re-recorded album, but Taylor Swift’s announcement of her 10th original studio album switches up the plan.
Fans were expecting another re-recorded album, but Taylor Swift’s announcement of her 10th original studio album switches up the plan.
Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University
On the surface, it seems like a social experiment, but the reason behind bizarre designer releases like Kanye West’s is much more simple.
On the surface, it seems like a social experiment, but the reason behind bizarre designer releases like Kanye West’s is much more simple.
Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University
These innovative, visually stunning videos are a treat for rap enthusiasts and animation lovers alike.
These innovative, visually stunning videos are a treat for rap enthusiasts and animation lovers alike.
Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University
With an already long history of controversial projects, Kanye’s newest feud-fueled music video has stirred up the internet once again.
With an already long history of controversial projects, Kanye’s newest feud-fueled music video has stirred up the internet once again.
Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College
It’s easy to write off the public feud as fodder for entertainment, but people should consider the gravity of the situation — regarding both mental health and everyone’s safety.
It’s easy to write off the public feud as fodder for entertainment, but people should consider the gravity of the situation — regarding both mental health and everyone’s safety.
Jesus Garcia, Boston University
This documentary serves as a reminder that it takes a lot of strength, determination and a sound support system to overcome your obstacles and achieve your dreams.
This documentary serves as a reminder that it takes a lot of strength, determination and a sound support system to overcome your obstacles and achieve your dreams.
Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University
Two of the largest rappers have entered a new chapter in their long war of words, and while many fans are grabbing popcorn, the battle is already stagnating.
Two of the largest rappers have entered a new chapter in their long war of words, and while many fans are grabbing popcorn, the battle is already stagnating.
Mason Cannon, Columbia University
‘Although they may express it beautifully, sometimes what they have to express from within themselves doesn’t come from somewhere beautiful at all.’
‘Although they may express it beautifully, sometimes what they have to express from within themselves doesn’t come from somewhere beautiful at all.’
Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University
The 22-time Grammy winner is about to drop his 10th studio album, and the details surrounding it continue his long history of bizarre releases.
The 22-time Grammy winner is about to drop his 10th studio album, and the details surrounding it continue his long history of bizarre releases.
Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan
While many people are expressing discomfort with presidential candidate Yeezy’s remarks, others are expressing concern for the artist’s psychological state.
While many people are expressing discomfort with presidential candidate Yeezy’s remarks, others are expressing concern for the artist’s psychological state.
Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
With Election Day only being a few months away, Kanye West is extremely late in announcing his intentions to be a part of the 2020 presidential race.
With Election Day only being a few months away, Kanye West is extremely late in announcing his intentions to be a part of the 2020 presidential race.
Nina Dutta, Occidental College
The musician’s latest release, ‘Fetch the Bolt Cutters,’ fights against perfection but still gets a rare 10.0 review from the long-running music site.
The musician’s latest release, ‘Fetch the Bolt Cutters,’ fights against perfection but still gets a rare 10.0 review from the long-running music site.
Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College
Hailing from Australia, this teenager is carrying on the legacy of his former mentor, Juice WRLD.
Hailing from Australia, this teenager is carrying on the legacy of his former mentor, Juice WRLD.
Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College
The Chicago-based music video director and his homemade, low-budget aesthetic is in high-demand among SoundCloud rappers.
The Chicago-based music video director and his homemade, low-budget aesthetic is in high-demand among SoundCloud rappers.
Bryan Lance, Liberty University
The company’s released their fair share of fresh kicks and slick designs.
The company’s released their fair share of fresh kicks and slick designs.
Giana Gayles, Stanford University
If you’re an OG fan of the melodramatic rapper, you probably hate him now.
If you’re an OG fan of the melodramatic rapper, you probably hate him now.
Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage
The artist speaks out on some controversies in this new release.
The artist speaks out on some controversies in this new release.
Brendan Bell, Towson University
The new album might be his worst one yet.
The new album might be his worst one yet.
Bryan Lance, Liberty University
Air Jordans, Olivia Kim’s ‘Black Cat’ and a new Yeezy Boost are all set to drop before the year’s end. Enter into 2020 with style.
Air Jordans, Olivia Kim’s ‘Black Cat’ and a new Yeezy Boost are all set to drop before the year’s end. Enter into 2020 with style.
Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University
And stirs up controversy as he typically does.
And stirs up controversy as he typically does.
Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Two years after Styles teased new music, the follow-up to his successful 2017 debut album has been shrouded in mystery.
Two years after Styles teased new music, the follow-up to his successful 2017 debut album has been shrouded in mystery.
Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire
Check out these triple double no assists.
Check out these triple double no assists.
Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin
Sure, Kanye’s politics are a mess. But his products aren’t.
Sure, Kanye’s politics are a mess. But his products aren’t.
Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego
Kanye’s MAGA hat and pro-Trump rhetoric has left fans upset, America confused and everyone wondering: Where is this coming from?
Kanye’s MAGA hat and pro-Trump rhetoric has left fans upset, America confused and everyone wondering: Where is this coming from?
Jamie Lovley, University of Maine
Hip-hop fans must have done something right.
Hip-hop fans must have done something right.
Cameron Andersen, New York University
That’s not even the weirdest part.
That’s not even the weirdest part.
Maya Ramani, University of Virginia
If it’s hard to unpack why West backs the president, it’s because it makes no sense.
If it’s hard to unpack why West backs the president, it’s because it makes no sense.
Rebecca Crosby, American University
On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Kanye reaffirmed his support for Trump, before being hit with a question that left him stunned.
On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Kanye reaffirmed his support for Trump, before being hit with a question that left him stunned.
Remington Jensen, University of Idaho
The eight-track ‘K.T.S.E.’ sees Taylor in gloss, with priceless production behind her and a voice like Noname.
The eight-track ‘K.T.S.E.’ sees Taylor in gloss, with priceless production behind her and a voice like Noname.
My beautiful dark twisted fantasy house.
Remington Jensen, University of Idaho
After two years’ hiatus, and on the heels of a slew of controversial remarks, West is back.
After two years’ hiatus, and on the heels of a slew of controversial remarks, West is back.
Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University
Add her to the growing list of celebrities who have made it painfully clear that they are probably not at all like you imagined them.
Add her to the growing list of celebrities who have made it painfully clear that they are probably not at all like you imagined them.
Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College
Has the rapper’s recent behavior robbed him of his artistic achievements?
Has the rapper’s recent behavior robbed him of his artistic achievements?
The bromance nobody asked for.
Alex Johnson, New York University
And to think we were excited about his return to Twitter.
And to think we were excited about his return to Twitter.
Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri
By fusing Lovecraftian horror with the story of one of the most notorious names in hip-hop, Joshua Chaplinsky took the genre in a refreshingly hilarious direction.
By fusing Lovecraftian horror with the story of one of the most notorious names in hip-hop, Joshua Chaplinsky took the genre in a refreshingly hilarious direction.
Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin
You: It’s a match made in heaven. Me, an intellectual: Actually, it’s a match made in ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.’
You: It’s a match made in heaven. Me, an intellectual: Actually, it’s a match made in ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.’
Jack Brandon, University of Michigan
These are the albums that are (or should be) defining the decade.
These are the albums that are (or should be) defining the decade.
Rae-Kwon Andrews, Saint Leo University
From his first meeting with Kanye in the backseat of a car, to touring the country and releasing an album, Desiigner’s ascension has been meteoric.
From his first meeting with Kanye in the backseat of a car, to touring the country and releasing an album, Desiigner’s ascension has been meteoric.
Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine
Is it possible that ‘Ye’s recent rants and breakdowns stem from something much deeper than we had assumed?
Is it possible that ‘Ye’s recent rants and breakdowns stem from something much deeper than we had assumed?
Jenna Ramsey, Seattle University
Is it just nostalgia that’s made music ownership a fond memory, or has the industry actually taken a wrong turn?
Is it just nostalgia that’s made music ownership a fond memory, or has the industry actually taken a wrong turn?
Mallory Arnold, Ohio University
For celebrities in the digital age, every tweet, post and picture is a self-promotional platform. Combine that massive influence with megalomania, and you get Kanye West.
For celebrities in the digital age, every tweet, post and picture is a self-promotional platform. Combine that massive influence with megalomania, and you get Kanye West.
Charlie Wooley, University of San Diego and Guest Contributor
From the cloud of dust kicked up by multiple media miscues, Kanye’s grandest, most schizophrenic work to date emerges.
From the cloud of dust kicked up by multiple media miscues, Kanye’s grandest, most schizophrenic work to date emerges.