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When a lot of people imagine Philadelphia, they might only think of cheesesteaks and Rocky Balboa. However, locals know how integral dirt bikes and...
Hip-hop has never been afraid to get a little raunchy. All the way back in the late 80s and into the golden age, rappers were capable of getting...
It’s hard to believe that 2006 was 20 years ago now. Quietly one of the best years in hip-hop history, there is an abundance of 2006 records that...
Arguably, the most ubiquitous part of MF DOOM is his infamous mask. It has become an iconic symbol within hip-hop, a beacon of what the underground...
There are plenty of accolades to be had in hip-hop. But what rap song could you imagine playing in space? Now, we have video proof of the kind of...
Signing under Jay-Z brought a ton of pressure to J. Cole. Considering Hov is largely considered the greatest rapper of all time to a lot of fans,...
Fans of Lady Gaga still hoping to catch her in concert might need to start worrying. In a series of Instagram stories (captured by People), she said...
After heaps of backlash and sponsors pulling their support, Wireless Festival has canceled its big show. Kanye West was slated to headline all three...
As Kanye West attempts to get back in the public’s good graces, not everyone is happy to see him return. London mayor Sadiq Khan made it abundantly...
T-Pain and Future share many similarities in how they make music. They’ve both mastered the art of crooning with the assistance of autotune. They...
LL Cool J explained in 2008 why he still makes music even though he doesn't need to, noting that money was never a factor in his career.
OJ Da Juiceman has suffered from diabetes for several years and is currently in police custody for an alleged incident with a state trooper.
Prenell Rousseau, a man who once stalked Billie Eilish and her family, has been killed by a train in Long Island.
Questlove recalled having to hide the fact he was in The Roots with his dad, knowing that he disapproved of hip-hop.
Mos Def describes the moment he and Talib Kweli decided to form Black Star after a random purchase of a jazz album.
J Dilla explains in an interview why he and his group Slum Village actually didn't love that Q-Tip gave them his cosign.
Kanye West casted Michael Jackson impersonator Fabio Jackson to star in the music video for "Father" from his latest album, 'Bully'.
DMX grappled with the intense weight of being a role model and the importance of being specific with the lyrics he raps.
Everyone in hip-hop wants to be considered the best rapper alive. Lil Wayne spent his entire career vouching for that throne. The entire Kendrick...
Every week, seemingly millions of songs are released on streaming services. From SoundCloud and Bandcamp exclusives to the endless array of songs on...
Fetty Wap and The Cranberries is the crossover we didn’t know we needed. On his new album Zavier, he shares “Fool For You,” which interpolates...
Over the past few years, more and more artists have been shifted over to country music. Post Malone went soul searching and picked up his cowboy...
It feels impossible to imagine what the world would look like if Taylor Swift hadn’t become a star, nevertheless, a cultural icon. What do the...
Sometimes, an artist’s stage name isn’t quite right. They could be trying to introduce a new era or attempting to change from a name they came up...
Beyoncé sits comfortably in the pantheon of all-time great live performers. Her grandiose choreography never impedes on her dazzling, effortless...
Some people online look at everything as corny and insincere.[WHY?] That’s what happened with LeBron James when he was carrying J. Cole’s The...
Some people online might ask: What about separating the art from the artist? For Usher, there’s not much separation at all. Instead, he suggests...
The public loves some scandalous celebrity drama. Since the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar in 2024, folks online have yearned for more feisty...
Jay-Z candidly opens up about the uncertainty of dropping a new album and why the new music he made felt too dark to share with fans.
The 2 Chainz hook on A$AP Rocky’s “F**kin Problems” transcends time. “I love bad b*****s, that’s my f**kin’ problem, and yeah I love to...
The beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar defined 2024. It went in a lot of ugly directions; Drake accused Lamar of domestic assault, and Kendrick...
Noisey selects four of the most beautifully poetic songs in the history of R&B, putting the genre's reputation for impeccable songwriting on display.
Drake reflected on the hate he received early on in his career, from rap fans and rappers alike, and why he'd never back down from a fight.
Chappell Roan finds herself in hot water with all of Brazil after her security allegedly scolded a little girl walking past her table.
Typically, when a celebrity arrest goes down, you don’t often hear so much about what went down behind the scenes. Moreover, you really don’t...
Rick Ross reflects on the days before he was a rap star, where he ghostwrote for other artists and networked to eventually meet Kanye West.
50 Cent has gotten into a lot of hot water over the years. But is he truly uncancellable? He explains why he thinks he might be.
Chance The Rapper finally wins in his lawsuit with his ex-manager Pat Corcoran. However, the winnings probably aren't what he expected.
As the weather gets hotter, people start throwing barbecues outside. Here are four classic rap and R&B songs for your next cookout.
Before you go out to the club or a crazy party, Noisey has selected four great rap songs to play during the pregame.
Every week, seemingly a gazillion songs are released on streaming services. From SoundCloud and Bandcamp exclusives to the endless array of songs on...
It’s been 30 years since 1996. Feel old yet? Time has been passing at an alarmingly fast rate, to the point where foundational memories in our lives...
It’s impossible to tell the story of Justin Bieber without Usher. The R&B superstar took on the responsibility of mentoring Bieber almost...
Everyone remembers what their first kiss was like. Sometimes, it’s a bit lousy. Whether it’s a bundle of nerves messing up the moment or the act...
Fame always seems amazing on the surface. Sure, you get all the adulation you could ever ask for and even more. But it also comes with its fair share...
Tupac was never afraid to speak his mind on the state of the music industry and the world at large. All of his interviews consist of him passionately...
Every great smoke session has a fantastic playlist behind it. The key is that the songs have to operate at the chillest frequency possible. It can’t...
Music and film have always intersected across history. Sometimes, actors have ventured off into music, like Eddie Murphy and Bruce Willis. But more...
Taylor Swift has been unquestionably the biggest artist in the world for over a decade now. So much of what happens within the pop sphere tends to...
Streaming services have made us a little spoiled. We have access to practically the entire history of music at our fingertips for a monthly fee. Back...