Author: Erika Becker

Back to the BasicsBeing a lyricist often seems like a lost skill these days, but it all depends on who’s asked. Here are 18 rappers, […]

The Notorious B.I.G. has been immortalized throughout all aspects of hip-hop ever since he burst onto the scene in the mid-1990s. In the 28 years […]

As serious as Tobe Nwigwe can be about his art—just listen to the skilled MC’s message in his rhymes and the aesthetic across his visuals—he’s really a […]

Fresh off being found not guilty in his gun assault case, A$AP Rocky has been named the creative director of Ray-Ban. A$AP Rocky Scores New Gig […]

Voletta Wallace, the mother of late rap icon The Notorious B.I.G., has passed away at the age of 78. Voletta Wallace Dies On Friday (Feb. […]

Ye‘s reported nitrous oxide use may have contributed to his recent offensive and appalling tweets. Ye Reportedly Relapses on Nitrous Oxide On Thursday (Feb. 20), the […]

It’s time to re-up on the latest rap tunes the hip-hop game has to offer. This week, a Florida rapper drops off his freshman album, a […]

A$AP Rocky avoiding prison time after facing eight years behind bars for allegedly shooting at former friend A$AP Relli has been the talk of hip-hop and […]

Drake is definitely a giver. Back in 2018, he blew his entire $1 million “God’s Plan” music video budget on giving back to the local Miami community. […]

EST Gee has a bone to pick with Ye. The Louisville, Ky. rapper featured a sample of Ye’s classic “Flashing Lights” beat on the bonus edition of […]