The history of rap music, all things considered, doesn't go back too far. The genre came out of New York in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and it was about a decade before it got its footing.
Which makes its rise and indelible impact all the more amazing. In just over four decades, rap has had a major influence on popular culture and American society — often as the touchstone for trends and speaking truth to power.
As rap music continues to evolve, we look forward to the future and appreciate the past. These are the greatest rap songs of all time.
30. 'Grindin' by The Clipse
The Clipse released one of the greatest rap songs of all......
by Sam Moore
Katt Williams has addressed the salacious comments he made about Diddy in his viral interview with Shannon Sharpe from earlier this year.
During his appearance on the former NFL player’s Club Shay Shay podcast, Williams insinuated that the Bad Boy boss would proposition men for sex at his parties.
Asked about the remarks in a new interview with GQ, the comedian cited his close connection with 2Pac, whose 1996 death has long been rumored to have been orchestrated by Diddy.
“When I was a young man, Tupac was my favorite......
by Shawn Setaro
Kendrick Lamar‘s surprise new album GNX has met with near-universal praise, but there’s at least one person who’s not feeling it: Lil Wayne.
On Saturday (November 23), Weezy F. Baby responded to K.Dot’s lyrics about him on the album’s opening song “wacced out murals.”
On the track, the Compton rap star finally responds to the backlash surrounding his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, specifically the notion that he denied Lil Wayne the opportunity to headline the big game in his hometown of New Orleans.
“Used to bump......
by Shawn Setaro
Kendrick Lamar‘s new album GNXopens with a bang, as the song “wacced out murals” mentions controversies with both Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg. Now, the latter has responded in an upbeat, humorous way befitting his West Coast godfather status.
On the track, the title of which nods to a Compton mural of Kendrick being defaced by a Drake fan earlier this year, the Pulitzer Prize winner shares his thoughts on Snoop Dogg’s support of the 6 God.
“Snoop posted ‘Taylor Made,’ I prayed it was the edibles/ I couldn’t believe it, it was only......
by Andy Bustard
Kendrick Lamar has dropped his new album GNX without notice.
The surprise project, Kendrick’s sixth studio effort and first not to be released on Top Dawg Entertainment, clocks in at 12 songs and includes the previously teased “squabble up,” which was previewed at the beginning of his “Not Like Us” music video.
Guest appearances come from SZA, Sam Dew, Dody6, AzChike, Siete and Wallie the Sensei, Hitta J3, Peysoh, Young Threat, Lefty Gunplay, Ink and Deyra Barrera, while production is handled by the likes of Mustard, Sounwave, DJ Dahi, Terrace Martin, Jack......
by Marisa Mendez
Kendrick Lamar is taking accountability for the lack of output from the defunct-supergroup Black Hippy.
On “Heart Pt. 6” – a cut from his surprise album GNX that dropped on Friday (November 22) – K. Dot reflects on the early days of TDE with Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and the people who helped them get their start.
On the last verse, he acknowledges that the group never put out an album because he became focused on other endeavors.
“I jog my memory, knowin’ Black Hippy didn’t work ’cause of me/Creatively, I moved on with new concepts in......
by Marisa Mendez
Boyz II Men will soon be telling their story in both a biopic as well as an accompanying documentary.
Variety confirmed in a report on Thursday (November 14) that the group have partnered with production and financing companies Compelling Pictures and Primary Wave to develop a narrative feature film, along with a long-form documentary about their 30-year career.
Boyz II Men’s Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris will serve as executive producers on the biopic.
In a statement, Nathan said: “We’ve been waiting to find the right partners who understand our story and are willing to tell it all. Denis and......
by Shawn Setaro
Dame Dash has finally been divested of his 1/3 share of Roc-A-Fella Records after a long-planned auction, and there’s a surprising new owner: the state of New York.
Dame’s share was sold as part of a judgment in a legal proceeding against him. At the auction on Thursday (November 14), the New York Postreported that the winning bid $1 million bid was placed by an anonymous state government employee. A portion of that million will reportedly go to New York City, to help collect Dash’s unpaid child support.
The reason the state bought the share of the company......
by Shawn Setaro
Drake made yet another big bet on a sporting event, and this one definitely did not pay off.
On Friday (November 15), the superstar revealed that he had placed a $355K wager on Mike Tyson to beat Jake Paul in their fight that evening.
“I’m late but I’m here money on the liiiiiiiiine for today and tmrw,” he captioned his Instagram post.
Paul was heavily favored, so Drizzy stood to win over a million dollars if his bet turned out.
However, that was not to be the case.
Paul defeated Tyson by unanimous decision in the eight-round bout,......
by Marisa Mendez
Meek Mill has seemingly walked back his support of Diddy after previously being willing to bet major money that the embattled mogul’s charges won’t hold up in court.
A fan ran into the Philadelphia rapper in what appears to be New York City on Tuesday (November 12) and shared a short clip of their interaction – which includes Meek pledging that he’s “No Diddy Gang.”
“No Diddy Gang! Meek Milly in real life. Don’t ever disrespect me, you heard?” he said.
The video gives no further context as......
