Members of the pioneering Irish-language rap group play versions of themselves in a gleefully chaotic film that casts them as tall-tale heroes.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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Kneecap, Riotous Irish Rappers, Expect Their New Film to Shock
Kneecap’s Irish nationalist rap has drawn ire from pro-British politicians and commentators. A new film dramatizing the group’s story looks set to do the same.
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Who Is Eminem for in 2024?
A conversation about the Detroit rapper’s long and unlikely career as his 12th studio album reaches No. 1.
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Darryl ‘Joe Cool’ Daniel, Illustrator of Snoop Dogg’s First Album Cover, Dies at 56
The 1993 album “Doggystyle” went on to sell millions of copies around the world and solidified the career of Mr. Daniel, known as Joe Cool, as a hip-hop illustrator.
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Suicideboys Don’t Care for the Music Biz. They Got Its Attention Anyway.
The rap duo’s raw songs and festival-like touring strategy has paid off: Its latest album opened at No. 5 without traditional industry strategies or support.
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Eminem Ends Taylor Swift’s Chart Run With His 11th No. 1 Album
The rapper’s “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)” replaced the pop superstar’s “The Tortured Poets Department” after 12 weeks of dominance at the top.
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Why Do Pop’s Biggest Stars Adore Michael Uzowuru?
The producer has helped A-listers including Donald Glover, SZA, Halsey and Frank Ocean to elevate their craft. How much longer can he avoid the spotlight?
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Why Donald Glover Is Saying Goodbye to Childish Gambino
“Bando Stone & the New World,” his new album due Friday, tells a story about the potential end of the world — and the conclusion of his pseudonymous musical project.
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Judge in Young Thug Trial Is Ordered Off the Case
Judge Ural Glanville, who had overseen the case for more than two years, must step aside for meeting with prosecutors and a key witness without the defense.
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My Working Relationship With Diddy in the Music Industry
Looking back on my life as a woman in the music industry, I’m unsettled by the inescapable sexism perpetrated by Sean Combs and others.
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The 15 Songs That Hit No. 1 This Year (So Far)
Hear tracks by Shaboozey, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and more.