Lil Yachty

The New Era of Lil Yachty

Katherine Hollis, New York University

Lil Yachty tries his hand at psychedelic rap with his fifth studio album "Let's Start Here."…

March 22, 2023

Drake’s New Hairstyle Means More Than You Think

Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

Since his last two albums have been accompanied with a new hairstyle, Drake may be preparing to drop new music.…

September 17, 2022

In an article about Joji's album 'Nectar.' An illustration of Joji by Marlowe Pody.

Joji’s New Album ‘Nectar’ Hypnotizes, But It Lacks Depth

Annika Salmi, Yale University

The Japanese Australian musician dropped a beautiful album that solidifies his career as an artist. However, some of the tracks sound superficial compared to the album's overall message.…

October 11, 2020

Illustration of the flip challenge redefining masculinity

The Flip Challenge Exposed Hip-Hop’s Hypermasculine Culture

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Society is redefining what it means to be masculine and feminine. What does that mean for a culture rooted in gender roles?…

April 22, 2020

How to Tell the Difference Between Lil Yachty and Lil Boat

Brittany Sodic, University of North Texas

Where does the Boat end and the Yachty begin?…

June 10, 2017

Examining the 2016 XXL Freshman Class of Hip Hop

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

From Lil Yachty to Denzel Curry, here’s a breakdown of the year’s hottest up-and-coming rappers.…

June 29, 2016

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