Matt Ox on Eminem: "It's a New Wave Now, It's Not on That Bars Stuff No More"
"There’s melody rap and there’s bars rap."
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Donald Glover: "I Am the New Tupac in a Strange Way"
"Sometimes you have to play a role for people to understand you, even though you’re far more complex than any of that."
"It's Embarrassing": How Sacramento Rapper Mozzy Knew He Had to "Kick the Cup"
“I wouldn’t offer it to my kids, so why would I offer it to yours?”
Anderson .Paak Says Dr. Dre Played a "Heavy Role" In Forthcoming New Album
The Free Nationals are also set to release a new album in 2018, featuring Mac Miller, Daniel Caesar and more.
Lupe Fiasco's Upcoming 'DROGAS WAVE' Is a "Long" Concept Album About American Slavery
The album is slated for release in 2018.
Meek Mill's "Dreams and Nightmares" Vaults Into Top 5 on iTunes Rap Songs Chart
"Y'all thought I was finished?"
Drake's “God’s Plan” & “Diplomatic Immunity” Generated Combined $850,000 in Song Revenue Last Week
God's plan is really working out well for Aubrey.
Nas Reveals 'Illmatic' Took Him At Least Four Years to Create
"Writing the first album, you've been writing it all your life until that point."
Migos Spent No More Than “45 Minutes” Per Song on ‘Culture II', According to DJ Durel
"We'll do one song in 20 minutes."
Rich Brian Cites Frank Ocean, Childish Gambino Among Musical Inspirations
"I love artists that can adapt and have different styles."
Star-Studded 'Black Panther The Album' to Be Released on February 9
Kendrick Lamar appears on five tracks, while 2 Chainz, Anderson .Paak, Travis Scott, Vince Staples and The Weeknd all make guest appearances.
Kendrick Lamar: Going From Obama to Trump is “a Complete Mindfuck”
"It's a complete mindfuck, man. It's a complete mindfuck..."
Childish Gambino to Re-Release 2011's 'EP' on Streaming Services Tonight
'EP is the first of several older Gambino projects which will be re-released on steaming services later this year.
The GRAMMY Bump: Kendrick Lamar, SZA & More See Massive Social Media Following Increase
Breaking down gains from Cardi, Bruno and more.
Logic: "I Have a Power That a Lot of People In This World Don't"
"I’m not Tupac, or this prophetic dude or anything like that."
Drake Becomes the First Act to Debut Two Songs in Hot 100 Top 10 Simultaneously—Twice
"God's Plan" and "Diplomatic Immunity" have put the Toronto hitmaker in company all his own.
Smokepurpp: "You Could Grab a Mic and Fart on That Sh*t and Go Viral"
“Honestly, like, nowadays everything is kind of a troll.”
Recording Academy President Actually Believes Women Must "Step Up" for More Opportunities
“[They need] to step up because I think they would be welcome.”
Ski Mask The Slump God Cites Sample Clearance for 'Beware the Book of Eli' Delay
Calling your fanbase "stupid motherfuckers" probably isn't the best way to show your appreciation for their loyalty and patience.
Migos 'Culture II' First-Week Sales Projection Is Strong
Only four 2017 rap albums had a better opening sales week.
Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE.” Beat Was Made in “30 Minutes Tops,” According to Co-Producer
"That beat was actually one of those 20-minute beats..."
YoungBoy Never Broke Again: "If I’m Rapping in 10 Years, That Means I Didn't Do Something Right"
For some, the goal is simply to earn enough money to support themselves and their family.
Lil Xan Gives Sobering Interview on Quitting Pills: “Are People Still Going to Rock With Me?”
"It's a gift and a curse, just being sober."
Eminem on the Bar Being Lowered to Become a Successful Rapper: "It Depends"
"You wake up and people are like, “Alright, what are you going to put out now?” What do you think, I made my album last night?"