Obscure Sound — iLLism are a duo specializing in R&B and hip-hop, with new track “iLL Vibes” expressing a sound reminiscent of ’90s hip-hop from the get-go, with nostalgic static of a radio dial and a DJ personality kicking things off. The initial hip-hop deli... more info

Stereogum — Last night, season 21 of South Park debuted with an episode making fun of digital home assistants like Alexa and Google Home. On the episode, we learn those programs are taking away too many jobs, so a court orders people to hire out-of-work white fo... more info

Stereogum — G-Worthy is a new West Coast rap group featuring G Perico (whose All Blue is one of this year's best albums), Jay Worthy (the rapper and producer behind LNDN DRGS, who also happens to be Grimes' half-brother), and Cardo (who has contributed beats to ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — One of the first things YG said when he walked onto the main stage at the Day N Night Festival on Sunday was a barb at President Trump. (Hint: It’s the profane hook of the song that defined the election-night protests in L.A.) People thought t... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — One of the first things YG said when he walked onto the main stage at the Day N Night Festival on Sunday was a barb at President Trump. (Hint: It’s the profane hook of the song that defined the election-night protests in L.A.) People thought t... more info

Stereogum — Lil Uzi Vert's new album Luv Is Rage 2 debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. At 100,000 SEA units, the album has third largest streaming sum of the year; it follows Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. and Drake's More Life. Lil Uzi Vert just released a new Vi... more info

MSN Music — As promised, the MTV VMAs brought the sparks, fun, and, oh yeah, music to LA on Sunday night. The red carpet was brimming with jaw-dropping looks, while first-time host Katy Perry captivated the crowd and Pink, Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, and Kendrick L... more info

Stereogum — DJ Kay Slay has a star-studded new album called The Big Brother coming exactly one month from today, and one of its most anticipated tracks has made its way online early. "Cold Summer" brings together three very different rappers -- Kendrick Lamar, M... more info

Chorus.fm — MTV has posted up a bunch of videos and performances from last night’s VMAs. That includes performances from Bleachers, Lorde, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran, and Fall Out Boy on the red carpet. The full list of winners can be found below. 2017 VMA Win... more info

Chorus.fm — Kendrick Lamar has officially left Reebok and joined Nike. GQ reports: And while Reebok sneakers are having a moment right now, there’s no arguing that the Nike Cortez has been a bigger staple of hip-hop style, particularly in Lamar’s hometown Lo... more info