In a certain, ever-expanding corner of the galaxy, May 4 marks Star Wars Day. But here at The A.V. Club, we’re spending this ...

Snoop has shaped the sound of multiple generations. From gangsta rap to funk-inspired hits to pop crossovers, he’s done it ...

The ever-so elusive Yung Lean has unearthed his most personal project to date. Entitled Jonatan, after his birth name, the ...

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Aminé, Key Glock, and Quavo. Even light weeks like ...

This week, Quavo communes with his late Migos partner Takeoff, Eric Church reanimates a hero from country music’s past, and Rico Nasty comes through with a banger from her forthcoming album. Plus new ...

In a generation where anything can be labeled a “classic” too soon and too easily, Doechii’s[ Alligator Bites Never Heal is one of one. Released in August 2024, the mixtape quickly became both a ...

Golliwog, the prolific underground rapper's first solo project in five years, takes after the work of Stephen King and ...

There's no rhyme or reason for why a band hits the big time, but some artists end up having far more talent than any of their bandmates.

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Hip-hop has come back alive in 2025, with some big projects from some of the game's most prominent artists leading the way.

Music is no longer the artist's property once they're out in the world, but there's a good chance that some songs could ...

Learn about SpotemGottem, the rapper who gained fame with Beat Box and its remixes, and his hard-hitting lyrics have made him a standout in contemporary rap.