Not too long ago, Lil Wayne created quite an uproar among the Hip-hop scene with his social media posts hinting at the young rapper’s speculated retirement. His previous rantings, which fans and followers connected to his long-term frustrations with Cash Money Records, transitions today int...… Read more

FX premiered the drama-comedy, Atlanta, featuring the three-in-one package artist, Donald Glover—known to Hip-hop fans as Childish Gambino. Prior to this, Glover’s already provided fans and media viewers a glimpse of his writing skills working for 30 Rock’s Tina Fey, a...… Read more

I remember a certain discourse I had I with some friends about Hip-hop. We talked about its Golden Age, and all agreed that it was beyond doubt, Hip-hop’s most influential chapter. And then they asked me who I thought was the era’s most influential rapper. I could only think of three...… Read more

Richmond, California-based emcee Locksmith (real name Davood Asgar) dropped a new video for the track “Grime” this week that finds the dexterous wordsmith rapping all over the streets of New York City.  His upcoming album, Olive Branch, is Locksmith’s third studio album, follo...… Read more

Louisiana rapper, Kevin Gates, played the Salvador Dali persona last Thursday with the release of his latest video for “Time For That”, a track featured in his debut album Islah. Pertaining to the MV, the visuals display Gates channeling the inner artist staged on what seems to b...… Read more

I riggity-riggity-realize that no diggity-doubt you’ve come across these words before. Ever wonder where they came from though? And do, not Dave Chapelle, although he did a good job incorporating them into his shows. These words originate from the hit 90’s duo, Das EFX—and today...… Read more