Big L’s Posthumous ‘Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King’ Is a Welcome but Somber “What If” Moment
Twenty-six years after his death, the album plays like a time capsule — a vivid slice of the late ’90s that captures Big L in his prime.
Juvenile Says He Helped 50 Cent Land His Deal With Eminem
In a new interview with Nyla Symone for VSG Entertainment, Juvenile shared an unexpected piece of hip-hop history: he says he helped 50 Cent get signed to Eminem.
Method Man on Aging in Hip-Hop: “We Get Better, But We Lose Our Audience”
Method Man opens up about hip-hop’s aging generation, explaining why veteran artists keep getting better — even as their original audiences move on.
Artists Like Samara Cyn and Erykah Badu Are Reestablishing the Power of Being Present
As phone-free events become more common, artists like Samara Cyn and Erykah Badu are reminding audiences that attention—not access—is what makes an experience meaningful.
Drake and Kendrick Lamar Turn the 2025 World Series Into a Cultural Showdown
The Blue Jays ACLS win has started as a a full-blown cultural moment. Kendrick and Drake’s feud has spilled into MLB baseball, inspiring viral memes, fan theories, and debates.
Fat Joe on Going Indie: “You Can’t Look Like You Fell Off”
When Fat Joe talks independence, it isn’t about escaping the system — it’s about mastering it.
DJ Envy Says Dame Dash’s Legacy “Ain’t Looking Great”
In his new sit-down with DJ Vlad, DJ Envy didn’t dance around the elephant in the room.
Bobbito Garcia Recalls MF DOOM’s Humble Beginning on 25th Anniversary of ‘Operation: Doomsday’
On October 19, 1999, Operation: Doomsday introduced the world to the solo genius of MF DOOM. Behind that now-legendary record was a collaboration between the masked villain and Bobbito Garcia—one half of the iconic Stretch and Bobbito radio...