How Lil Yachty Got His Second Act
Posted in: Music Features
As a youth, the rapper garnered the title ‘King of the Teens’ — and a lot of criticism. Today, he’s a mentor and a mogul
Funkmaster Flex Pays Tribute to DMX: ‘A Street Kid With a Good Heart’
Posted in: Music FeaturesNew York radio veteran remembers the MC’s unique rapping style and love of muscle cars
DMX Only Wanted to Fly
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe late MC struggled against a world that tried to box him in, both figuratively and literally. He leaves behind a legacy of breaking free
DMX: 16 Essential Songs
Posted in: Music FeaturesYonkers rapper, who has died at age 50, combined raw charisma with hit-making savvy for a catalog that changed the sound of hip-hop
DMX, Rapper Who Blended Aggressive Menace With Emotional Sincerity, Dead at 50
Posted in: Music NewsThe influential MC’s chart-topping career included five Number One albums, but was beset by drug and legal issues. He died following a heart attack
How Benny the Butcher Channeled Survivor’s Guilt on ‘The Plugs I Met 2’
Posted in: Music FeaturesBuffalo MC talks about his new album and building longevity
‘The Breakdown’: Go Behind the Scenes of How to Make a Music Video During the Pandemic
Posted in: Music NewsA detailed, behind the scenes analysis of Pharoahe Monch and Th1Rt3en’s “Cult 45” video, which was created with Covid-safe protocols in the South Bronx
How BRS Kash Makes Post-Pandemic Club Anthems
Posted in: Music FeaturesBRS Kash got famous off of the viral hit “Throat Baby.” Now he’s ready to soundtrack the post-pandemic club
Paul Wall Has Entered the Chat: The Rap Icon on Going Viral and Getting Vaccinated
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe legendary MC would prefer it if you compared him to Lil’ Keke
Is Drake Trying to Tell Us Something?
Posted in: Music FeaturesOn ‘Scary Hours 2’ Drake sounds like he’s growing tired of being the most successful rapper in the world
