Phonte

The great prophet Flavor Flav told the world in 1988 not to believe the hype. Thirty years later, a series is upon us that may convince you otherwise.

Our favorite albums of the year.

There's nothing quite like an amazing run of songs.

The best albums of the year.

Bars ain't dead.

It's that time again.

The much-heralded MC recounts his tumultuous three-year journey to finish “Cry No More.”

This is as perfect a list as you'll ever see.

At 39, Phonte seems to have figured out.

Two new albums are soundtracking the horrifying prospect of impending death.

Not every all-time great is a box office smash.

We spoke with the veteran MC one week after the release of his second solo LP, 'No News Is Good News.'

Thousands of new songs hit streaming services every week, let's make this easier.

Phonte only speaks when he has something to say.

To love hip-hop is to be in it for life, whether immersed or apart.

While Beyoncé, Frank Ocean and others dominated conversation, here are three gems you've likely overlooked.

One of hip-hop's most gracefully aging emcees opens up about getting older in this current youthful generation.

The veteran rapper reveals he's turned down paid opportunities because he didn't feel he added value.