Music
Pop Smoke’s London pilgrimage
The breakthrough Brooklyn rapper and his UK producer 808Melo discuss drill music as a global movement.
Hip-Hop
Society
D‑Block Europe fans on the General Election
The UK rap duo are huge, and they’re reaching more young people than most grime MCs. So what do their fans make of the current political situation?
Music
Miami’s gospel-trap phenom BEAM keeps his Bible holstered
On his EP 95, the rapper-producer makes the kind of music he wasn’t allowed to listen to growing up.
Music
Worshiping at the altar of Lizzo
Review: Last night the Detroit singer preached a gospel of #selflove to 5000 party-ready fans.
Music
Second album syndrome? What second album syndrome?
Review: Guests like Headie One, Stormzy, WizKid and Tory Lanez – and plenty killer tracks – show that Krept & Konan mean business.
Music
How do young Muslims feel when rappers reference Islam?
Hip-hop artists have been celebrating the religion in their songs for decades. But recent controversies have got Muslims wondering where the line needs to be drawn.