From Eminem’s battle-tested verses to Nicki Minaj’s boundary-breaking brand, becoming a rapper means mastering the art of storytelling, building undeniable flow, and hustling harder than the beat ...

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So much rap music comes out all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, as a way to help keep up with all of it, here’s a roundup of the 5 ...

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Last month, we launched the Pitchfork Rap Readers’ Poll, in which we asked you to rank your favorite rap albums of all time. Thousands of you did. Below, find those results, and compare them to our ...

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MGK is preparing to step back into rap eventually, and he knows eyes will be on him when he does. "I'm aware of how loud that conversation will be when I drop it, which makes me hyper aware of how ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammy award winning rapper-actor- author LL COOL J will release his first new album in 11 years, “The FORCE” in September — 40 years into his hip-hop career. Not that he hasn’t ...