Rap Music
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.
We Spoke to the Two Doctors Who Think Hip-Hop Can Help Battle Mental Illness
It's already been a source of empowerment for many, but how else can it help?
Is This Conclusive Proof That Rap Music Does Not Influence Crime?
The Rap Research Lab are working on a definitive, searchable database of hip-hop in an attempt to find out.
Grandmas Are Accidentally Tagging Themselves as a Famous Rap Artist on Facebook
Happy birthday, lots of love from Grandmaster Flash!
Karachi's Best Hip Hop Has Barely Been Heard
You might not expect to find some retro boom-bap shit in the style of DasEFX or Brand Nubian bumping out of trunks in the Bohri Bazaar, but here it is.
Kanye West Took a Really Weird Picture with Aziz Ansari and His Parents
Kanye, much like Derek Zoolander, only has one look.
Watch This Incredible Dizzee Rascal Freestyle
"How does my freestyling differ from others in hip-hop? I can rap over any kind of music... I could rap over opera music if you gave it to me."
Rap Snacks 2013
Meet Drew Fairweather, AKA Toothpaste For Dinner, AKA CRUDBUMP, AKA our new in-house comic artist. We really, really like Drew, so we asked him to make comics for us from now until eternity.
A Rap Nerd's Guide to Pride and Prejudice
Find out why Notorious B.I.G. is like Elizabeth Bennet and Lupe Fiasco is Lady Catherine De Bourgh.
Everything Should Be Soundtracked by Rap Producers, Especially These Projects
Imagine if Waka Flocka directed a horror film and Lex Luger scored it. WOULDN'T THAT BE PERFECT???
Premiere: Kitty - "R.R.E.A.M."
Kitty Pryde is now just Kitty, and "C.R.E.A.M." is now about Benadryl.
How To Make Money Off Rap Without Really Rapping
It's easy. You just have to be sort of a con artist.