Her Loss review | Drake and 21 Savage Reunite
Inconsistent, yes, but a welcome return to form by Drake and his long-time collaborator, 21 Savage. Find our full reivew of Her Loss below.
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Takeoff | World Reacts to Rapper's Death at 28
As the news of Takeoff’s death still breaks across the internet, rappers, politicians and members of the public are taking to social media to express their heartbreak at the star’s untimely death, as well as their appreciation for his music and legacy.
Takeoff | Migos Rapper Shot Dead in Houston
Takeoff, the American rapper best known as being a member of Georgia hip hop trio Migos, has been killed at the age of 28.
Kanye West fans launch GoFundMe in hopes of making him a billionaire again
Kanye West's net wealth reportedly plummeted to $400million (£348million) after Adidas recently cut ties with him.
10 review | Westside Gunn finishes his Hitler Wears Hermes series on a high
★★★★☆ Westside Gunn releases the final instalment of the annual Hitler Wears Hermes series, 10, a higher quality project than previous works.
Who's ditched Ye? | Full list of companies who have cut ties with Kanye West
Kanye West has seen companies such as Adidas and Balenciaga sever links with him after his recent anti-Semitic remarks.
Kanye West no longer a billionaire, according to Forbes
Kanye West (now known as Ye) is “no longer a billionaire,” according to Forbes Magazine.
Lady Leshurr charged with assault over fight in Walthamstow
Lady Leshurr has been charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, relating to a fight in Walthamstow on Saturday.
The Liz 2 review | Armani Caesar proves Griselda can shift gear
Armani Caesar returns with The Liz 2, the sequel to her 2020 release The Liz Tape, giving us the most experimental Griselda record to date.
Kanye West sued for £221m by George Floyd's family over 'malicious' remarks
The family of George Floyd are suing Kanye West, now known as Ye, for $250 million (£221 million) over comments the billionaire rapper and entrepreneur made about Floyd's death during a podcast recording.
DUCK CZN: Tiger Style review | Mach and Fahim stick to what they know
★★★☆☆
Newark’s Mach-Hommy and Atlanta’s Tha God Fahim reunite for DUCK CZN: Tiger Style, the sequel to 2018’s DUCK CZN: Chinese Alphabet.
Ice Cold | Photos celebrating hip-hop's love of jewellery
Ice Cold. A Hip Hop Jewelry History is a new book examining how hip hop music and culture has redefined the world of jewellery and is increasingly shaping modern style.
BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 nominations revealed, with Drake and Ye leading the way
Drake leads the way at this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards with 14 nominations, followed by Kanye West on ten.
The Tragedy of Lil Peep | How do we respect the dead in the Digital Age?
The tragedy of American rapper Lil Peep was exacerbated by the ceaseless spectacle it provided social media. We examine the case of Gustav Åhr to identify the mistakes made.
Joey Bada$$ '2000' review | Joey enters the 21st Century
★★★☆☆
Joey Bada$$ is back. 2000 lacks the bite of his debut mixtape, 1999, or the scope of his last studio album, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$. Worth the wait? No. Still, it proves why he’s one of this generation’s leading lyricists.
Drake drops surprise new album ‘Honestly, Nevermind’
Drake has released his seventh studio album, Honestly, Nevermind, after only announcing the LP on Instagram yesterday.
Young Thug and Gunna Indicted on Rackateering Charges
US rappers Young Thug and Gunna have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to violate America’s RICO law - the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
