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Meek Mill Explains Why Bike Culture Is so Important to Philadelphia: ‘All Beef Is Off’

When a lot of people imagine Philadelphia, they might only think of cheesesteaks and Rocky Balboa. However, locals know how integral dirt bikes and...

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Cover Your Ears: 4 Raunchy Songs That Sound Like They Should Be Illegal to Play in Public

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...

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7 No-Skip Hip-Hop and R&B Albums That Are Turning 20 Years Old This Year

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...

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MF Doom Explains How the Movie ‘Gladiator’ Helped Him With His Signature Mask in Throwback Interview

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...

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Denzel Curry Stakes Claim As the ‘First Rapper Played in Space’: ‘Even Aliens F**k With My S**t!’

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...

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J. Cole Opens up About the Pressure He Felt As Jay-Z’s Protégé: ‘I Wanna Be LeBron and Not Kwame!’

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,...

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Lady Gaga Abruptly Cancels Concert After Being Told Not to Perform by Doctor Due to Worsening Infection

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...

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Wireless Festival Cancels Shows After Kanye West Gets Blocked From Traveling to the UK

After heaps of backlash and sponsors pulling their support, Wireless Festival has canceled its big show. Kanye West was slated to headline all three...

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Ross From ‘Friends’ Applauds Sponsors for Pulling From Festival After Kanye West Was Announced to Headline

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...

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T-Pain Explains the Big Misunderstanding That Made Future ‘Lost All Respect’ for Him

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...

30.03.2026 7

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LL Cool J Once Explained Why He Still Makes Music Decades Into His Career: ‘I Didn’t Get Into Hip-Hop for Money’

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.

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OJ Da Juiceman Rushed to the Hospital for Medical Emergency While in Police Custody

OJ Da Juiceman has suffered from diabetes for several years and is currently in police custody for an alleged incident with a state trooper.

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Billie Eilish’s Stalker Killed in Sudden Train Accident

Prenell Rousseau, a man who once stalked Billie Eilish and her family, has been killed by a train in Long Island.

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Questlove Recalls Having To Hide The Roots and His Love for Hip-Hop From His Parents

Questlove recalled having to hide the fact he was in The Roots with his dad, knowing that he disapproved of hip-hop.

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Mos Def Explains How He Met Talib Kweli for the First Time and Formed Black Star

Mos Def describes the moment he and Talib Kweli decided to form Black Star after a random purchase of a jazz album.

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The Reason Why J Dilla Actually Hated That Q-Tip Gave Him and Slum Village His ‘Stamp of Approval’

J Dilla explains in an interview why he and his group Slum Village actually didn't love that Q-Tip gave them his cosign.

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Kanye West Features Fake Michael Jackson in New ‘Father’ Music Video With Travis Scott

Kanye West casted Michael Jackson impersonator Fabio Jackson to star in the music video for "Father" from his latest album, 'Bully'.

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DMX on Whether or Not Rappers Should Be Role Models: ‘It’s Getting a Little Scary Now’

DMX grappled with the intense weight of being a role model and the importance of being specific with the lyrics he raps.

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J. Cole Explains Why He’s Actually Not The Best Rapper Alive

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...

27.03.2026 7

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3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (3/27/26)

Every week, seemingly millions of songs are released on streaming services. From SoundCloud and Bandcamp exclusives to the endless array of songs on...

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Fetty Wap Drops Unexpected Interpolation of Cranberries Classic on Post-Prison Album

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...

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NBA YoungBoy Shocks Country Singer by Sending a Mysterious Animal to Her House

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...

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Taylor Swift Reflects on What She’d Do if Stardom Didn’t Work out in Touching 2004 Interview

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...

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The Artistic Force Behind Why Kendrick Lamar Changed His Name Early in His Career

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...

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Beyoncé Explains Why She Approaches Her Live Shows ‘Like an Athlete’

Beyoncé sits comfortably in the pantheon of all-time great live performers. Her grandiose choreography never impedes on her dazzling, effortless...

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The Reason LeBron James Carried J. Cole’s ‘The Fall-Off’ Vinyl to a Lakers Game

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...

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Usher Says We Should Still Recognize Diddy’s Legacy Despite His Abuse Allegations

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...

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Usher Says There’s No Beef With Justin Bieber After Their Tense Argument at an Oscars Afterparty

The public loves some scandalous celebrity drama. Since the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar in 2024, folks online have yearned for more feisty...

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Jay-Z Says He’s Unsure About Releasing New Album, Says New Music Was Too Dark to Release

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.

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How Drake Took a 2 Chainz Verse and Turned It Into The Iconic Hook on A$AP Rocky’s ‘F**kin Problems’

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...

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The Key Reason Why Jay-Z Thought Drake and Kendrick Lamar Went Too Far in Their Beef

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...

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4 of the Most Poetic R&B Songs of All Time

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.

22.03.2026 7

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Drake Candidly Reflects on Why So Many People Hate Him as a Rapper: ‘They Nitpick at Everything’

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.

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Chappell Roan Makes Many Brazilians Angry After Security Incident With Jorginho’s 11-Year-Old Stepdaughter

Chappell Roan finds herself in hot water with all of Brazil after her security allegedly scolded a little girl walking past her table.

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FINNEAS Says Justin Timberlake’s DUI Arrest Footage Is “Funnier” Than He Had “Ever Imagined”

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...

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Rick Ross Opened up About Ghostwriting Early in His Career and How It Helped Him Meet Kanye West

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.

22.03.2026 9

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50 Cent Offers Interesting Explanation as to Whether or Not He Sees Himself as ‘Uncancellable’

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.

21.03.2026 10

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You Won’t Believe How Little Chance The Rapper Won in Lawsuit With His Ex-Manager

Chance The Rapper finally wins in his lawsuit with his ex-manager Pat Corcoran. However, the winnings probably aren't what he expected.

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4 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs To Play at Your Next Cookout

As the weather gets hotter, people start throwing barbecues outside. Here are four classic rap and R&B songs for your next cookout.

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4 Hip-Hop Songs to Pregame to Before You Go Out to the Club

Before you go out to the club or a crazy party, Noisey has selected four great rap songs to play during the pregame.

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3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (3/20/26)

Every week, seemingly a gazillion songs are released on streaming services. From SoundCloud and Bandcamp exclusives to the endless array of songs on...

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4 90s Hip-Hop Songs Parents Should Show Their Teens

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...

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Usher and Justin Bieber Get Into Near-Fist Fight at Beyoncé‘s Oscars After Party

It’s impossible to tell the story of Justin Bieber without Usher. The R&B superstar took on the responsibility of mentoring Bieber almost...

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3 R&B Songs That Feel Like the Perfect First Kiss

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...

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Lil Uzi Vert Reflects on the Pressures of Fame and How His Life Has Been ‘Stolen’

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...

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Revisiting Tupac’s Last Appearance on MTV and His Unapologetic Take On the Music Industry in 1996

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...

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4 Stoner Rap Songs You Should Play The Next Time You Spark Up

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...

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T.I. Pushes Back Against Critics of Rappers Who Pivot to Movies: ‘You’ll Be out Here, Too’

Music and film have always intersected across history. Sometimes, actors have ventured off into music, like Eddie Murphy and Bruce Willis. But more...

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50 Cent Reveals What He Really Thought About Taylor Swift Name-Dropping Him in One of Her Tracks

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...

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4 Mixtapes You Definitely Downloaded on DatPiff During the Blog Era

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...

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