Skinny Friedman
The Strange Cult of Lil B
His legacy is a deluge of music, videos, tweets, and tumblrs for people to sort through and find their own reason to like him.
The Real Difference Between a Mixtape and an Album
Why do rappers still care about sales when they could release a mixtape, gain exposure, and cash in later?
Which 'Orange Is the New Black' Characters Are Like Which Popular Rappers?
I’m blowing through Netflix’s WASPy-girl-goes-to-jail drama Orange Is the New Black. Because I’m a one-trick pony, here’s who some of the characters would be if they were rappers.
We Interviewed Migos about their Unexpected Rise and, Yes, Versace
Two-thirds of the buzzing Atlanta group reveal unexpected facts about their buzzing tape 'Young Rich Niggas'.
Sometimes the Rap Game Remind Me of the Cat Game
I just got two kittens. They are tiny and I'm terrified they're gonna die. I didn’t give them dumb rap-centric names. If I had, here are 50 possibilities I could have gone with.
On Nicki Minaj Vs. Peter Rosenberg and Hip-Hop's Patriarchy Problem
Even though it’s a great time to be a woman who raps, the hip-hop community still finds femininity alien, if not wildly threatening.
A Quick Look Into Hip-Hop's Odd Antisemitic Streak
There's been a strange antisemitism renaissance in rap in the last couple of weeks. Though it's a reach to call this a "moment," there's definitely some tension about rappers being offensive right now.
We Need More Nuance When Discussing Sexuality And Hip-Hop
Jason Collins' coming out was a great step forward for professional sports. What does it mean for hip-hop? And when will we have a clear grasp on the nuances of sexuality?
Potential Kim Kardashian Responses To Ray J's "I Hit it First"
While Kim is off doing whatever it is rich attractive people do all day and more or less ignoring "I Hit It First," let's imagine if Kim was younger and really into Tumblr. How might she respond?
Rick Ross Is A Terrible Misogynist, But He Has No Idea How Molly Works
Like the entire startup industry, a lot of rap is just an imaginary arms race where ordinary dudes claim to have things they do not have. This goes for clothes, cars, sex and even drugs.
Some Of The Most Prominent Mixtapes Of The Year, Reviewed
Everything has also been reviewed in Polo horses because everyone loves Polo.