System of a Down’s drummer John Dolmayan is back on Instagram with another politically charged post, as he wished the president a “happy birthday” on Sunday and called Democrats “the true bigots hidden in plain sight from the same party who fought to maintain slavery.” Dolmayan has previously said his political leanings set him apart […]
Eminem Names His All-Time Greatest Rappers
While Eminem has been included on others’ lists for great rappers of all time, who would be his G.O.A.T.? Over the weekend, someone randomly tweeted and asked him that very question. But what surprised everyone wasn’t that Marshall Mathers actually responded. Instead, it was who was on his list. And he couldn’t just name one. […]
Roy Ayers Announces First Album In 16 Years, Shares New Single "Synchronize Vibration": Listen
79-year-old vibraphone king Roy Ayers is a legend in the worlds of both jazz and funk, and he’s one of rap’s most enduring sources of samples. Ayers hasn’t released a solo album since 2004’s Mahogany Vibe, but that’s set to change later this week. On Friday, Ayers will release his new LP JID002. He recorded […]
Guerilla Toss – “Human Girl” & “Own Zone”
The ongoing apparent end of Western civilization can’t stop the anarchic, experimental New York punk-funk crew Guerilla Toss. Towards the end of last year, Guerilla Toss came out with their sharp, melodically included What Would The Odd Do? EP. Today, they’ve followed it up with a new two-song 7″ single on Sub Pop. On their […]
New Video: Young M.A “Trap or Cap” | Rap Radar
Don’t shoot. No cap, Young M.A’s trapping in her Red Flu‘s new music video. Directed by Marc Diamond, the Brooklyn rapper’s quarantined in the trap house with her goons, where she bags up her money, cooks up the product, and leaves with the goods.
New Video: YFN Lucci Ft. Bankroll Freddie “Designer Junkie” | Rap Radar
Shop ’til you drop. YFN Lucci’s dripping in the finest designer in his Corona Pack‘s new video featuring Bankroll Freddie. In the vivid clip, the two stunt in the front of an assortment of luxury cars with stacks while shopping Gucci, Fendi, Chanel and more.
Ozuna Has Another Hit On His Hands With “Caramelo”
ROSALÍA & Ozuna’s ‘Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi’ Latin artists are slowly taking over the world. Artists like Bad Bunny, Anuel AA, J Balvin and Maluma are racking up hundreds of millions of streams and breaking down barriers with each new release. At the very forefront of this movement is Ozuna. The Puerto Rican […]
Billie Eilish Is Enraged Over Rayshard Brooks' Death
Billie Eilish is enraged over the killing of Rayshard Brooks — the latest Black man to be murdered by police. On Sunday, the outspoken pop star shared her anger in an Instagram post. “man FUCK. watching this video made me so fucking angry,” she wrote aside a photo of Brooks. “FUCK THIS SHIT. JUSTICE FOR […]
Beyoncé Demands Justice for Breonna Taylor in Open Letter to Kentucky Attorney General
On March 13, Breonna Taylor was shot eight times and killed in her Louisville home during a botched police raid at the wrong address. On Sunday, Beyoncé shared an open letter on her website to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron demanding justice for Taylor. The letter begins with a recap of the events that led to […]
Killer Mike Is 'Mad as Hell' and 'Saddened Beyond Consolation' Over Rayshard Brooks' Killing
Killer Mike has been quite vocal following the death of George Floyd at the hand of Minneapolis police officers last month, and on Saturday the rapper spoke out after another black man was killed by cops — this time in his hometown of Atlanta. On Friday, Rayshard Brooks was shot in the back and killed […]