Hip-Hop
Meet Jalal Nuriddin, the Forgotten Grandfather of Rap Who Inspired Everyone from Beastie Boys to Nas
His 1973 album, Hustlers Convention, sold badly, but has since been heralded as the genesis of rap music. It's untold story is the subject of a new documentary.
Meet Push Push: The Polarizing South African Rapper Who Doesn't Give a Damn What You Think
This rapper / stripper / spitfire's song wound up on a recent ep of 'Broad City,' and we've got the premiere of her new cut with Thor Rixon and Okmalumkoolkat.
Memes Worth More Than Money?: Meek Mill and Drake's Rap Battle Isn't As Clear Cut As It Seems
The consensus is that Meek Mill lost, but what did Drake lose?
Revisit the Best of Noisey Raps and Get Ready for Season Two
Watch us get wasted with Waka Flocka and Gucci Mane, hang out with ScHoolboy Q, and more in advance of season two.
Stream Chief Keef's 'Bang 3' Now
The Chicago drill rapper's latest also features A$AP Rocky and Mac Miller.
Destiny Is the Empowering Disco Queen We Need
Upon the release of her new music video, "Soul Train," VICE talked to the artist formerly known as Princess Nokia about her upcoming mixtape, urban feminism, cultural activism and intellectual spirit.
Birdman Is Suing Jay Z for $50 Million for Streaming Lil Wayne's 'Free Weezy Album' on Tidal
The news comes shortly after an indictment surfaced suggesting Birdman and Young Thug conspired to kill Lil Wayne.
Young Thug Arrested by U.S. Marshals for "Terroristic Threats"
On Wednesday, the rapper was arrested in Sandy Springs, Georgia at 6 AM.
Meek Mill: Better Than Jay Z?
Meek Mill is bigger now than ever, and unafraid to publicly acknowledge it. Is the Philly rapper out of his mind? Maybe not.
Watch Drake's Music Video for "Energy" - It's the Craziest Shit We've Ever Seen
See Drake with his friends and his Rob Ford impersonation.
"Mollywood Is a Place That You Go to When You Feel That Way": Problem Is Back with a Splash
We talked to Compton rapper Problem, who is making his grand return with 'Mollywood 3.'