Rap Roundup
A Power Ranking of Everyone in the Drake–Kendrick Lamar–Every Rapper Ever Battle Royale
Future? Drake?? Nav??? Who comes out on top in what really, really wants to be hip-hop’s most memorable beef in years?
J.P.’s Milwaukee Lowend Anthem “Bad Bitty” Is the Catchiest Song Anywhere Right Now
Plus, a thorough lowend check-in, TisaKorean’s digital romance mixtape, and more.
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Lazer Dim 700 Is Atlanta’s Most Chaotic, and Fun, New Rapper
Plus, director Jelani Miller’s nostalgic music videos, Moneybagg Yo’s lunch date, and more.
Philly Rapper Ot7Quanny Brings His Internet Mystique to Real Life
Plus, Snoop Dogg’s straight-to-video time-wasting sports flick and Cash Cobain’s summer-ready sex anthem
Vince Staples Turns Rap Stardom Anxieties Into Comedy on The Vince Staples Show
Plus, a Milwaukee Valentine’s Day special, Baby Osama’s Max B homage, and more
Meet Frank Dorrey, the Rapper and Visual Artist Putting a Surreal Twist on Everyday Life
Plus, a look back at the time Ice Cube had a motorcycle fight on top of a moving train and Kim Gordon’s Opium era
Lil Mabu and Fivio Foreign’s “Teach Me How to Drill” Is Viral Rap at Its Most Shameless
Plus casting ideas for 21 Savage’s alleged biopic and a consideration of 1Up Tee’s modern, message-based raps.
Pitchfork Rap Columnist Alphonse Pierre’s Favorite Records of 2023
Projects by Veeze, Ken Carson, MIKE, Noname, billy woods, Babyface Ray, Sexyy Red, and more prove that hip-hop is still thriving.
It’s Hard Not to Fall for KP Skywalka’s Hustler Love Anthems
Plus a confounding new mixtape from Babyxsosa and must-hear tracks from Philly club rapper Brock and the dynamic Milwaukee duo MarijuanaXO and Joe Pablo.
Regional Rap Classics Are Slowly Disappearing From the Internet
Plus a night in Newark with Jersey heroes Fatboi Sharif and Papo2oo4, a heartwarming moment between Sexyy Red and Katie Got Bandz, and more.
Get Lost in Outrageously Prolific Rapper-Producer GAWD’s Mind-Bending Musical Universe
Plus a report from the opening date of Detroit hero Veeze’s new tour, and must-hear tracks by mic-passing Milwaukee crew Firebatch and fire-and-ice Atlanta duo Anycia and Karrahbooo
Atlanta Rapper 2Sdxrt3all’s Name Isn’t Even the Most Baffling Thing About Him
Plus the best bars from Armand Hammer’s latest record and why veteran producer the Alchemist’s beats aren’t hitting like they used to.
Meet Niontay, the Versatile Upstart Who Counts MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt as Fans
Plus a roundup of the best and worst recent New York drill tracks and an intoxicatingly odd song from Georgia newcomer 2sdxrt3all that’s both silly and deadass.
8 Overlooked Rap Mixtapes You Need to Hear
Plus a heartwarming interaction between Cam’ron and Ghostface, and an appreciation of LL Cool J’s performance in the classic shark-attack flick Deep Blue Sea.
An R-Rated Day With Cash Cobain, the Raunchiest Rapper in New York
Plus a track by 454 and Surf Gang that should have been on the Barbie soundtrack and a new Lil Durk verse that breaks his recent losing streak
RealYungPhil Is the Rapper Every Underground Producer Wants to Work With
Plus an overwhelmingly great new mixtape from Detroit hero Veeze, a recap of Ne-Yo’s very important appearance on Love Island, and more.
Kendrick Is Finally Having a Good Time Again
Plus a live report from questionable YouTuber-turned-rapper Fulcrum’s recent Brooklyn show, and must-hear tracks by the Bronx’s Kenzo B and Oakland’s 1100 Himself.
Plot Twist—Jack Harlow Is the Only Tolerable Part of the White Men Can’t Jump Remake
Plus a close look at the supposedly funny viral drill star Lil Mabu, and a review of TisaKorean’s raucously nostalgic live show.
Get Familiar With Ot7Quanny’s Apocalyptic Punchline Rap
Plus a list of Kendall Roy's favorite Jay-Z songs, and a couple of underground dance-rap floor-fillers you need to hear.
Spotify’s RapCaviar Presents Documentary Series Is Hip-Hop Storytelling at Its Most Sanitized
Plus praise for Teyana Taylor’s acting breakthrough in the NYC drama A Thousand and One, and scorn for the abysmal rock remix of Lil Uzi Vert’s “Just Wanna Rock.”