Stereogum — Sometime over the last few years, Playboi Carti’s new album became a kind of urban myth, a promise that seemed as if it would never be fulfilled. Carti is quite possibly the most influential rapper on the scene today, and his blown-out, faded ex... more info

Stereogum — From the moment that Kendrick Lamar gained major label recognition, he was ordained as a leader, both for his Compton stomping grounds and for hip-hop as a whole. After the release of his album Section.80, the West Coast icons he looked up to grow... more info

Stereogum — Right now, a great many things are happening in the SZAverse. SZA was a huge star before this year started, but 2025 has been an especially busy year for her. She finally released Lana , her long-promised SOS deluxe edition. “Luther,” SZA’s... more info

Stereogum — A few months ago, Father John Misty released his album Mahashmashana , and it’s fucking awesome. Right now, Josh Tillman touring behind that LP, with Destroyer opening. Given that he’s got a new record to promote, you might expect the Mist to... more info

Metalsucks — I don't think anyone really needs this...? The post Disturbed’s David Draiman Wants a Kendrick Lamar Collaboration appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Metal Injection — Bringing a different kind of "new" to nu-metal... and not necessarily the good kind. The post DISTURBED Frontman DAVID DRAIMAN Wants a KENDRICK LAMAR Collaboration appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Stereogum — Last week, 133 million people reportedly watched Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. Apparently, a good number of those people are now listening to Kendrick’s music. According to Billboard , Kendrick is now the first rapper ever to char... more info

New York Post — Is the rap beef over? more info

Stereogum — Drake really went through with it. At arguably the lowest moment of his career, he dropped a new album. The release of Drake and longtime sidekick PartyNextDoor’s long-promised but just-announced collaborative LP $ome $exy $ongs 4 U is obviously... more info

New York Post — Drake made a notable change to his song "Knife Talk" on stage in Melbourne. more info