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Compton rapper reflects on the making of his wildly successful debut for our 2021 Grammy Preview

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Compton rapper reflects on the making of his wildly successful debut for our 2021 Grammy Preview

The Queensbridge icon’s legendary storytelling chops are undercut by his increasingly bad politics on his first album in eight years

Ludwig Göransson-produced cut “became the final piece of this puzzle,” director Christopher Nolan says soundtrack song

Rolling Stone Music Now looks at Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s strangely controversial “WAP,” and the history of freak outs over lyrics

‘Laugh Now Cry Later,’ the first single off Drake’s new album ‘Certified Lover Boy,’ sounds eerily similar to his hits of the past

Teezo Touchdown’s “SUCKA!” features the Texas musician rapping like a blaxploitation star while dressed like a Cash Money soldier

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’ has Republicans in a tizzy. But when the right wing gets mad about two women of color rapping about sex, it’s not a coincidence

‘Face,’ Oakland musician’s new single featuring Navy Blue, has a warm, naturalistic vibe

Honestly, we’re surprised too

The Houston rapper shares an update on her health on Instagram Live after confirming she was shot in both feet two weeks ago