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

A look at how Wheelchair Jimmy became Champagne Papi.

On Aug 13, 2015 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 Feb 10, 2015 by Miles Klee

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Sia has been annotating ‘Chandelier’ on Genius

1,2, 3 annotate.

On Feb 6, 2015 by Audra Schroeder

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

Genius's rebranding continues.

On Jan 12, 2015 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 May 26, 2014 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 May 18, 2014 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 May 6, 2014 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 Dec 28, 2013 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 Dec 26, 2013 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 Dec 4, 2013 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 Nov 18, 2013 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 Nov 11, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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