rap
Rhythm and Poetry; rap music is a genre centered around speaking truth to power with style.
Travis Scott Wants To Make Amends For Astroworld Tragedy
Sometimes in life, words, actions, and events follow you. No matter how much you downplay the reality, it remains like a fragrance sprayed in a room. It permeates through your whole existence even after you have left the area. Such is the case with Travis Scott.
By Skyler Saundersabout a month ago in Beat
The Sound of Showing Up
When you first hear Marcel Marculescu, it doesn’t feel like you’ve discovered a rapper chasing attention. It feels more like you’ve stumbled into someone’s internal monologue—the kind that plays late at night when the screen is still glowing and tomorrow’s goals are already lining up in your head. His music isn’t loud for the sake of being noticed. It’s deliberate, thoughtful, and rooted in a very real version of modern life.
By mysoundMusicabout a month ago in Beat
T.I. Previews Final Album "Kill The King" With New Pharrell-Produced Single
T.I. dropping new heat is welcome. His flow seems strong and his lyricism layered and catchy at the same time on the single “Let ‘Em Know.” It continues his unrelated “know” series along with “U Don’t Know Me” “What You Know” “You Know What It Is” and “Yeah You Know.” This single is in support of his reported final album, Kill The King (2026). Another throughline in his career which has included King (2006).
By Skyler Saundersabout a month ago in Beat
EXCLUSIVE: Ludacris Not Playing MAGA’s “Rock The Country” Concert
UPDATE: Ludacris is going to be blowing down the gas, allegedly, while performers like Kid Rock will. The decision came from his manager Chaka Zulu. Either it was a misprint or some kind change of mind, the reality is that the ultra-right wing gatherings will not see Mr. Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges.
By Skyler Saundersabout a month ago in Beat
A$AP Rocky Appears To Diss Drake On Three Separate Tracks Off "Don't Be Dumb"
A$AP Rocky has thrown subtle jabs at rapper Drake. What’s new? The lines seem to hit hard and condemn the Canadian rhyme maker’s position as an “opp.” Like in most feuds, they start with a friendship. Rocky just has the temerity to talk on his album and see that he can be potent with the pen. Though no name-drops appear, it is clear that Rocky is speaking to someone whom he used to be cool with in the game.
By Skyler Saundersabout a month ago in Beat
Hold On to the Vision: El Pablo 1x Leads with Purpose, Music, and Community
Memphis has always been a city of sound, soul, and fearless originality—and standing firmly in that tradition is El Pablo 1x, the award-winning, nationally touring artist and visionary leader of the Black Sheep Kid movement. More than just a performer, El Pablo 1x is a curator of culture, a builder of platforms, and a relentless advocate for independent artists who dare to move differently.
By Independent Indie Artist Radarabout a month ago in Beat
Ludacris and Nelly draw backlash over bookings at MAGA-coded music festival. Top Story - January 2026.
Ludacris and Nelly headlining a mostly right-wing event is good for them. It’s also great for the genre of hip hop. The two rap veterans have showcased their talents on other stages. Why can’t they perform for mostly MAGA folks and grab that bag?
By Skyler Saundersabout a month ago in Beat
