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The 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
Buffalo MC talks about his new album and building longevity
A 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
BRS Kash got famous off of the viral hit “Throat Baby.” Now he’s ready to soundtrack the post-pandemic club
The legendary MC would prefer it if you compared him to Lil’ Keke
On ‘Scary Hours 2’ Drake sounds like he’s growing tired of being the most successful rapper in the world
Louisville rapper EST Gee guests on new single
Here are the must-hear albums from last month, from a potent indie singer-songwriter to a thrilling U.K. rapper to an essential Seventies rock reissue
The Georgia artist scored a viral hit with ‘I Am,’ and she’s got more in store for 2021
The video is capped with footage of a previously unreleased freestyle from the late musician.
