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We Love You, Megan—’Cobra’ Is a Beacon for Black Women’s Mental Health

The harsh realities of Black women's mental health are being disregarded and this is affecting rapper, Megan Thee Stallion.…

November 28, 2023

Two drumsticks hitting a snare, labeled "Amen Break..."

The Most Famous Drummer You’ve Never Heard Of

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

Gregory "G.C." Coleman left behind a huge legacy in hip hop music, whether you know his name or not.…

September 8, 2023

A screenshot from the Smino album Luv 4 Rent shows men getting ready in a mirror

‘Luv 4 Rent’ Brings Smino Back Into the Spotlight

Liam Jackson, Michigan State University

After years of silence, the St. Louis rapper is back.…

November 11, 2022

Under the Influence

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

San Marcos rap collective PNTHN reflects on the five albums that helped define their sound.…

March 1, 2018

The Sum of Their Parts

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

With their new album, 'Vacation in Hell,' dropping April 6, The Flatbush Zombies offer a solution to hip-hop’s problem with carbon-copy personas.…

March 1, 2018

2018 Is the Year of Hip-Hop

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

The new year has just begun, but these artists are already taking no prisoners with their lyrical mastery.…

February 7, 2018

Migos Releases Their Most Defining Album Yet: ‘Culture II’

Xavier Austin Reyna, University of Texas at San Antonio

Atlanta-based hip-hop trio 'Migos has wasted no time making their impact in 2018 with the release of 'Culture II.'…

February 2, 2018

Brockhampton’s New Album Completes the ‘Saturation’ Trilogy Flawlessly

Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

The rap collective, who released three albums in 2017 alone, are exploring new frontiers in hip-hop, both sonically and thematically.…

January 24, 2018

The 4 Electronic/Hip-Hop Collaborations You Need to Hear

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

These four songs showcase collaborations between successful electronic artists and rappers that perfectly combine the strengths of the two genres.…

November 9, 2017

The Return of Iron Solomon

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

After a years-long sabbatical, battle-rap legend Aaron Solomon has returned to the scene to prove that he’s still one of the greatest to ever spit.…

September 18, 2017

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

6 Rappers Who Should Be Way More Famous Than They Are

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

With under 200,000 monthly listens on Spotify, these artists may not be popular, but they're definitely talented.…

June 4, 2017

A Beginner’s Guide to Mumble Rap

Terry Mooney, Ohio State University

If you have ever accused Future or Young Thug of 'not even saying anything,' you might be missing the point.…

March 29, 2017

6LACK Is Breaking Away From the Regular Rap Scene

6LACK Gives Views of a Different Kind of Six

Tyler Fitch, Florida State University

Ricardo Valdez Valentine, a.k.a 6LACK, is channeling his traumatic upbringing into rhyme with great success.…

March 7, 2017

Why Donald Glover’s ‘Atlanta’ Is So Important

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

Donald Glover’s hit show is taking Georgia’s capital to new heights.…

September 14, 2016

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