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Kendrick Lamar in the Classroom: How One Professor Uses Hip-Hop to Teach Black Life and Justice
When Temple University announced a new course centered on Kendrick Lamar, the internet lit up with curiosity and celebration. The man...
Jul 20
DJ Hed and Mal Unpack the Kendrick-Drake Feud One Year Later
One year after what many consider the most seismic battle in hip-hop history, media heavyweights DJ Hed and Mal sat down for a marathon...
May 5
The Legacy of Leadership: Inside TDE's Rise With Punch
In a rare, reflective conversation with Curtiss King, Terrence "Punch" Henderson, president of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), traced the...
Apr 22
DJ Mustard: No Gimmicks, Just Music—Inside His Biggest Year Yet with BigBoyTV
DJ Mustard sat down with BigBoyTV to discuss his role in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show, the meteoric rise of “Not Like Us,”...
Feb 13
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
Op-Ed: Kendrick Lamar’s Subtle Argument for the Greatest of All Time on GNX
In a genre where confidence and bravado are almost prerequisites, Kendrick Lamar has always operated differently. His humility and...
Dec 18, 2024
Op-Ed: High Volume vs. High Impact: A Fan’s Perspective on Hip-Hop’s Release Strategies
Hip-hop has always been a culture of evolution. While the streaming era has amplified certain trends, the creative divide between...
Dec 18, 2024
Ab-Soul Hints at a Black Hippy Reunion: Could the West Coast Legends Reunite?
Fans of the legendary West Coast rap collective Black Hippy have reason to be excited, as Ab-Soul recently hinted at a possible reunion...
Nov 7, 2024
Why Kendrick Lamar’s Non-Traditional Interview Could Signal a Shift in Hip Hop Media
In a recent move that caught the industry’s attention, Kendrick Lamar chose to conduct an in-depth interview outside the traditional hip...
Oct 29, 2024
Kendrick Lamar Declares Doechii “The Hardest Out,” Shifts Spotlight in Female Rap Scene
Kendrick Lamar, one of the most respected voices in hip-hop, recently took to Instagram to crown Doechii as "the hardest out." In an...
Oct 21, 2024
Dee-1's Candid Conversation on Bootleg Kev Podcast: Kendrick's Nod, Industry Accountability, and the Platinum Pledge
thought-provoking interview on the Bootleg Kev Podcast, rapper Dee-1, renowned for his conscious lyrics and unwavering faith, provided a...
Oct 18, 2024
Big Wins and Unforgettable Moments at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards
The 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards showcased the best in the culture, and Kendrick Lamar emerged as the night’s biggest winner, securing...
Oct 16, 2024
"Kendrick and Rihanna Decline Coachella: What This Means for the Festival’s Future"
As ticket sales lag and major headliners decline, the festival faces a reckoning with its star power gaps Christopher Polk/Contributor...
Oct 7, 2024
Kendrick Lamar to Headline Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
Photo Credit: pgLang Kendrick Lamar has been announced as the headlining performer for the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, set...
Sep 9, 2024
Our Editorial Teams' Songs of the Summer
As summer 2024 fades into memory, our editorial team took a moment to reflect on the tracks that truly defined the season for us. These...
Sep 2, 2024
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