On the first track, “Gimme a Hug,” Drake likens himself to Neo in The Matrix, presumably because he fancies himself talented at cheating death and insinuates that artists like Lamar are only ...

Drake's new album with PartyNextDoor, "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U," is his first since "Not Like Us." And he uses "Gimme a Hug" to ...

UVa professor A.D. Carson's doctoral dissertation rap album "Owning My Masters" promises "the poems that people are scared to say out loud." ...

Freestyle rap battles have exploded into a billion-view global business, raking in millions—and now the cannabis industry wants a piece of the action.

The rapper took the stage at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, just a week after winning five Grammys for “Not Like Us.” ...

The bipartisan measure aims to 'provide that creative and artistic expression evidence is inadmissible at trial.' ...

Kendrick Lamar provides insight into his past year of success ahead of his headlining performance at the Super Bowl ...

The "Swamp Princess" is now a Grammy-certified royal. Breakout hip-hop star Doechii took home the prize for best rap album at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. The Tampa, Florida, emcee became ...

Doechii took home the award for Best Rap Album at the 2025 Grammys, for her mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. In her ...

Our Poetry Book of the Month reviews include two invigorating releases by Diane Seuss and a dark, posthumous collection by Tove Ditlevsen Alongside Terrance Hayes, Diane Seuss has a strong case to ...

Kendrick Lamar is set to become the first solo rap artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, performing at Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025. This marks a significant milestone for hip-hop ...

As someone who is not a poetry reader, Gupta said his writing style comes across as rhythmic, often inspired by other interests of his, like rap music. He said he enjoys experimenting with many ...