EDITORIAL

Can comedic rap ever escape the asterisk beside its name?

Not a bad pick at all!

J. Cole never left, but he did win over the masses.

We explore how mumble rap can be likened to the 19th century Impressionist movement in art.

A reflection.

Moneybagg Yo needs some recognition.

21 Savage wins the feature game on Metro Boomin's new album, which basically just means, we need more Savage and Metro collaborations.

Danielle Bregoli has seen her popularity explode after adopting the name 'Bhad Bhabie' and getting in the studio.

The deceased Colombian drug kingpin continues to have a commanding presence in hip hop.

Cover art is more important than ever in 2018.

Russell Westbrook appears to have been coddled as a child.

Are hip-hop sequels a foregone conclusion?

Can today's artists still sell out?

Stop taking the title-track for granted.

Should we listen to music against a dead artist’s wishes? Determining how to appropriately immortalize deceased artists is a tall order, and one of the hardest questions in 21st-century pop music.

Building a buzz on Spotify is not as tricky as you might think.

The hip-hop community has long turned a blind eye to mental health, but the stigma is gradually beginning to unravel.

Lyricism and flow are essential tools, but which rappers have truly mastered the art of "voice?"

Why the hip-hop community worships Nas' "Illmatic" and how the album's classic status has shaped the direction of the genre

With "Tha Carter V" on the way, revisit an era where Lil Wayne went by "Baby D."

Is Rita Ora her own worst enemy?

Nicki Minaj uses social media as a promotional tool like no one else in hip-hop. Is it too much exposure or simply part of the job?

New York hip-hop never went anywhere, really.

The New York Times celebrate Joe Budden's triumphant career switch.

With his legacy on the line, Eminem needs to deliver one more banger of an album.

Got an EP on deck? This one is for you.

Tyga is making a return. We're here for it.

What direction will Drake's music take with the mega-"Scorpion" release behind him?