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Are ‘rapo babies’ the new nepo babies? Children of successful rappers inspire new nickname

The offspring of hip-hop artists may be the future of the genre.

On by Mike Hadge

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Cypress Hill recreates ‘Simpsons’ joke, performs with London Symphony Orchestra

A 28-year old episode of the long-running series has entered our reality.

On by Mike Hadge

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Fans feel seen by new anime-inspired Megan Thee Stallion song

While it’s not surprising that Megan released a song centered on anime, fans were nonetheless overjoyed at the overt shoutout.

On by Kira Deshler

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Meme History: Drake memes 

One of the most internet-famous rappers of all time, Drake is a man of many memes.

On by Kyle Calise

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Pro-Trump rapper blames Satan after battery catches fire on plane

Pro-Trump singer blames Satan after portable charger catches fire on flight

‘I am convinced that this entire scenario was a spiritual attack from the pits of hell…’

On by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Teacher shows students she's name-checked in rap song

‘She really did hold it down’: Teacher shows students she’s name-checked in rap song

‘As a teacher, this is the highest compliment.’

On by Audra Schroeder

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Elon Gerberg

SCOOP: Organizer of Moms for Liberty endorsed rally used to be a rapper who promoted drugs and promiscuity

‘Is this the stance [you’re] taking?’

On by Claire Goforth, Carlos F. Diaz

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‘Awkward disaster’: Marjorie Taylor Greene teams up with ‘Pure Cocaine’ rapper for anti-grooming song—after blasting Biden White House over drugs

Watch at your own risk.

On by Mikael Thalen

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‘I will literally never forget this’: White girl says N-word onstage at Kendrick Lamar concert in resurfaced video, reigniting 4-year-old debate

A video from four years ago has led to online debate—again.

On by Braden Bjella

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man with headphones on caption 'Kendrick Lamar ranting about how r@pe culture has affected him personally and traumatized so many people in his family' (l) Kendrick Lamar N95 album cover man holding baby woman sitting on bed holding baby (c) Man in doorway caption 'Kodak Black waiting to come in for the outro' (r)

‘Could’ve been the perfect time to highlight a survivor’: TikTokers are criticizing Kendrick Lamar’s new album for critiquing rape culture while featuring Kodak Black

‘Thank you, like of all people.’

On by Cecilia Lenzen

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‘I have not heard one good thing about this guy’: Worker claims Russ was rude to employees at nightclub performance

‘Russ, are you confused? We are paying you to be here.’

On by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture
Da Baby in crows smiling holding woman caption ' She said 'you not finna Dani Leigh me' ' 'Da Baby tried to kiss his fan and she curved him lmao' (l) Da Baby going in for a kiss woman turns head caption 'you not finna Leigh me' (c) Da Baby looking at her after she rejected him caption ' She said 'you not finna Dani Leigh me' ' 'Da Baby tried to kiss his fan and she curved him lmao' (r)

‘The entitlement’: DaBaby criticized after fan rejects his kiss

‘Reason 729 why I stopped listening to him.’

On by Mikael Thalen

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‘This is actually kinda sad’: TikTok’s ‘Island Boys’ get booed at first show

‘Only in America can 2 no talent hacks make millions.’

On by Alexandra Samuels

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young man with sweater over shoulders with caption 'Look, I'm not a typical rapper' (l) giving thumbs up with caption 'Only shots I take is a photograph' (c) holding coffee mug with dog on couch with caption 'Interview no mask no Kodak Black' (r)

‘I am BEGGING all white rappers to stop thinking this is a good idea’: TikToker gets called out for anti-Black criticism of hip-hop

‘I simply don’t know why you’d pursue a rap career if you have this massive contempt for the culture.’

On by Clara Wang

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DaBaby slammed for homophobic, misogynistic rant mid-performance (updated)

‘If you didn’t show up with HIV/AIDS, any of them sexually transmitted diseases, that will make you die in two, three weeks, put your cellphone lights up.’

On by Moises Mendez II

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