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The definitive breakdown of Drake’s raps as seen on ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’

A look at how Wheelchair Jimmy became Champagne Papi.

On by Ziwe Fumudoh

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Michael Chabon whitesplains Kendrick Lamar’s new single in record time

The celebrated novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner took it upon himself to translate Kendrick Lamar for a (lame) audience.

On by Miles Klee

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Sia has been annotating ‘Chandelier’ on Genius

1,2, 3 annotate.

On by Audra Schroeder

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New Yorker music critic Sasha Frere-Jones leaves for bro startup

Genius’s rebranding continues.

On by Audra Schroeder

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Rap Genius cofounder resigns after tasteless comments on Elliot Rodger manifesto

The user comments on Rap Genius are often dubious in tone and content. It’s different when the public face of a company decides to annotate. 

On by Audra Schroeder

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Can you guess your favorite rapper’s drug of choice?

Data scientists have charted the prevalence of drug mentions in hip-hop.   

On by Kate Knibbs

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Rap Genius strikes a smart partnership with the NMPA

The renegade lyrics site falls in line with the NMPA.  

On by Kate Knibbs

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The real problem with the fall of Rap Genius

The real issue is that Google is the only game in town. 

On by L. Rhodes

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Google punishes Rap Genius for gaming the search rankings

Rap Genius’ defense: All our competitors are worse.

On by Aaron Sankin

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Which social network gets the most shoutouts in rap lyrics?

Detailing the abundance of mentions for social media sites over 23 years of rap tracks.

On by Chase Hoffberger

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Music industry lobbyist decides not to sue Rap Genius—for now

The National Music Publishers’ Association will negotiate with Rap Genius before trying to sue it out of existence.

On by Kevin Collier

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Music industry lobbyist declares war on lyrics sites, Rap Genius

The days of hosting lyrics sites that don’t pay up to record labels appear to be over. And other sites, like Rap Genius, are being swept up in the flood.

On by Kevin Collier

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Rapt.fm is a nonstop trainwreck of freestyle battles

A new startup wants you to “rap with anyone.”

On by Audra Schroeder

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The Hater: What you missed during the hurricane

The Hater rounds up the good and the bad you missed while the power was out.

On by Jordan Valinsky

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