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Max B's Release, Kendrick vs Clipse, and Grammy Gaps Examined
Apple Music's latest Rap Life Review episode covered multiple developments in the hip hop world, including Grammy nominations, G Herbo's latest project, Max B’s release, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions for Outkast and Salt-N-Pepa. G Herbo, Mental Health, and the Evolving Legacy of a Street Poet The hosts opened by discussing G Herbo’s new album, which they described as possibly the strongest release of his career. While the rapper has long faced criticism for rapp
Nov 17


Apple Music VP Oliver Schusser on Streaming’s Future and Global Growth
Oliver Schusser, the Vice President of Apple Music and International Content, brought both insight and perspective to the Trapital Summit...
Sep 15


Ebro Sounds Off on the State of Hip Hop Fandom: “A Lot of Y’all Don’t Even Love Hip Hop Like That”
In a recent episode of Apple Music's Rap Life Review, Ebro Darden, LowKey, and Eddie Francis offered more than the usual industry recap....
Aug 4


What Healing Sounds Like: Little Simz Unpacks No Thank You and Drop 7
Little Simz is no stranger to introspection, but in a new interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, the British rapper and actress opened...
Jul 22


The Return of the Clipse, the Rise of Iceman, and Hip-Hop’s Mid-Year Pulse
Apple Music’s Rap Life Review recently welcomed Ivie Ani and Rob Markman to join Nadeska, Lowkey, and Eddie for an episode packed with...
Jul 11


Celebrating 10 Years of Apple Music: Nostalgia, New Drops, and the Culture’s Future
On a recent episode of Rap Life Review , the energy was celebratory but grounded, as the team reflected on Apple Music’s 10-year...
Jul 7


Russ vs. the Machine: Timbaland, AI, and the Fight for Authenticity
In a recent episode of Rap Life Review on Apple Music, Russ sat down for a wide-ranging conversation that blended vulnerability,...
Jun 14


Kendrick Lamar Reflects on Music, Identity, and the Super Bowl Moment
Getty images Kendrick Lamar doesn’t do many interviews, so when he sat down with Nadeska and Ebro Darden ahead of his Super Bowl...
Feb 10


Apple Music’s Rap Life Review: The Stories That Defined Hip-Hop in 2024
The Rap Life Review team on Apple Music’s platform took hip-hop fans on a thrilling journey through the chaos and triumphs of 2024....
Dec 20, 2024


Doechii’s Apple Music Studio Encore: Reflecting on Success, Vulnerability, and the Year Ahead
Doechii returned to the Apple Music studios twice in 3 months to give an update on her her artistic journey, mental growth, and...
Dec 15, 2024


Examining Female Hip Hop Fans: Are They Real Fans or Just Persona Followers?
On the Apple Music Hip Hop podcast, Ebro Darden spoke about an interaction he had with a female rap artist who made a very aware...
Nov 5, 2024
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