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Lamar's duet with SZA samples Luther Vandross' 1982 hit "If This World Were Mine." The song was written by Marvin Gaye, who himself recorded it in 1967 as a duet with Tammi Terrell.
Busta Rhymes shared what went into his rapid-fire verse on “Look at Me Now.” He described the pressure of delivering ...
While rap as a long and storied history in Black American heritage, one iconic sportsman of the 1960s has been credited with influencing the hip hop artform.
I n a heartfelt and raw interview on The Breakfast Club, rapper Ja Rule broke his silence on the tragic passing of Irv Gotti ...
The dynamic duo that still has a spot on many hip-hop lovers' Top Five list has a fascinating backstory that is just as much ...
Two professors in the Creative Writing Program turned to the seventh-century style of verse during the pandemic to tackle the ...
Describing my 2017 appointment as a faculty member, the University of Virginia dubbed me the school’s “first” hip-hop ...
BigXthaPlug put Texas rap back on the map. Now, on the heels of a hypnotic album packed with hits, he’s plotting to take his ...
Will Smiths rap comeback has reignited controversy, with Chris Rock reportedly furious over lyrics referencing their infamous Oscars altercation. While Smith mocks cancellation and weaves the ...
Dreamviille Fest 2025 was once again a family reunion in a warm home that welcomes fans new and old to experience things the Dreamville way.