Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

The recent surge of sampled songs has led some to believe mainstream hip-hop has become unoriginal, but how accurate is this feeling?

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.

Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

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.

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.’

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

If you’re an OG fan of the melodramatic rapper, you probably hate him now.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

And stirs up controversy as he typically does.

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

No, not Miami … Switzerland!

Remington Jensen, University of Idaho

Artists Pusha-T and Drake are a part of one of the most famous feuds in the music industry. How long will they let it go on?

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

Some albums just have to be listened to from start to finish.