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Joe Coscarelli explains why Atlanta is a ‘Rap Capital’
A city with a chip on its shoulder has proved its importance to hip-hop culture
Culture
‘The Come Up’ is a riveting account of hip-hop’s rise from obscurity to ubiquity
Jonathan Abrams’ oral history features more than 300 interviews with creators of the culture
Culture
Kanye West’s ‘Drink Champs’ episode failed us all
At this point, it’s time to turn off Ye’s mic
Culture
Blame DaBaby’s downfall on bad music, not cancel culture
He isn’t being blackballed for his views, he’s just making music people don’t want to hear
Culture
The next first ladies of rap
The rap girlies are having their way. Period.
Culture
From 1973 till infinity: How LL COOL J is keeping hip-hop culture alive
With Rock the Bells Festival, the legendary rapper is giving rap music pioneers their flowers
Culture
Black Music Month: Dear Silas wants you to know Mississippi’s got something to say
The master of the viral video drops a new album focusing on self-love
Culture
Black Music Month: Saucy Santana is spreading joy by being himself
The ‘Material Girl’ rapper on making music that makes the world dance
Culture
Doja Cat looks like the evolution of rap
From a cow print two-piece to Schiaparelli couture, her wardrobe is as expansive as her music