Trump’s New Attorney is a Legendary Hip-Hop Lawyer Who Hates the Former President
Drew Findling has represented Gucci Mane, Cardi B, and now Donald Trump
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How Future Became the Internet’s Favorite Toxic Meme
The making of a Black Twitter staple
After 20 Years in Hip-Hop, Jim Jones Is Still Setting Trends
Dipset's iron man spills on his greatest life lessons
The Beautiful Dark Twisted Tragedy of DMX
Earl Simmons channelled his pain into his art — and forever changed the world along the way
A Brief History of Well-Meaning Rappers
Hip-hop’s always made room for contrast — so as the culture…
The 7 Best Hip-Hop Biopics, Ranked
It’s a mooooooovie!
How MF DOOM Saved a Generation of Lost Hip-Hop Fans
The masked rapper’s worldbuilding and commitment reminded us that there was always something more to discover
5 Hip-Hop Beefs Not Even Verzuz Could Squash, Ranked
Not even Timbo and Swizz could call a truce between these pairs
This Is Who Lil Wayne Has Always Been
Even if cosigning Trump was a natural progression of Wayne’s…
25 Questions We Have About That Biden-Sponsored Rap Battle
Two well-known MCs from the battle circuit. Four minutes. One enormous cringe.
My Music May Define This Election
This is my first time paying attention to politics. Biden pulled me…
No Country For Tory Lanez
After silence and outright disrespect, it’s time to excommunicate Meg’s alleged shooter for good.
No Country For Tory Lanez
After silence and outright disrespect, it’s time to excommunicate Meg’s…
What the Fuck Happened to Clean Rap Versions?
There’s no better time for young ones to dive into hip-hop — but where have the edited versions gone?
7 Hip-Hop Fashion Brands That Make Us Most Nostalgic, Ranked
It’s a ’90s streetwear time capsule — back when sizing started at XXXL Tall
Why Growing Up Is No Longer a Death Sentence for Rappers
Aging used to mark the waning of a rap career . Now, it’s key for forging a tighter bond with fans
Revenge of the 40-Year-Old Rapper: A Roundtable Discussion
Five people. Countless opinions. Let’s get into it.
Eminem’s 8 Best Guest Verses, Ranked
On the 20th anniversary of ‘The Marshall Mathers LP,’ we remember the blond’s ambition to torch whatever he touched
Every Verse on Noreaga’s Classic Posse Cut ‘Banned From T.V.,’ Ranked
There’s really no wrong order here
Nipsey Hussle’s Final Act Continues: Fighting Gentrification
The marathon continues for the Crenshaw icon’s fight for financial empowerment
7 Best Guest Verses on ‘Life After Death,’ Ranked
Biggie’s sophomore album had no shortage of standout features — who came best?
The Legend of the Biggie Belt
Twenty-three years ago, The Notorious B.I.G. left his 52-inch belt at ‘The Source’ magazine weeks before he died. Nine Keepers of the Belt kept it safe and secret. Why was this accessory so important?
Thirty Years Ago, ‘Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ’Em’ Changed Everything
But what was it like for Gen-X hip-hop fans in 1990? We convened an old heads summit to discuss
Sometimes You Just Need a Quick Hit
Artists like Bino Rideaux and Tierra Whack have forged a new…
Your Favorite Rapper Will Fade Away Some Day — and That’s Okay
The best emcees never fall off, but that doesn’t mean they stay hot forever
Missy, We Owed You a Better Future
On rhythm, astronauts, and rain
Kanye West’s Impossible Album
Graduation