Poetik Flakko and DJ Vlad break down hip-hop’s shifting definition of “bigger” and “more impactful,” debating Future’s cultural influence versus J. Cole’s conscious rap legacy. Vlad revisits the era when Public Enemy, Chuck D, Flavor Flav and the Bomb Squad pushed politically charged music to the top with classics like *It Takes a Nation of
Hip-hop superstars Pharrell Williams and Pusha T sit down together for an in-depth conversation about their shared history, decades of friendship, and creative partnership. The two reflect on growing up together in Virginia, watching MTV and learning from the artists who inspired them, and the early days of their musical careers. Pharrell and Pusha also
In this VladTV sit-down, Harlem rapper G. Dep reflects on his early years before Bad Boy Records, “Special Delivery,” and “Let’s Get It.” Born to a young mother and raised between Washington Heights and Harlem’s James Weldon Johnson Projects, he recalls coming of age as crack reshaped New York street life in the late ’80s
Kid Cudi announced “Jean,” a film he wrote about Jean-Michel Basquiat and plans to direct and star in. He said he planned to start filming in 2027. The rapper shared the news on October 21, along with an early wardrobe test. He said people had asked him for years about playing the New York artist,
The rapper’s latest lyrics suggest Cordae could be preparing to welcome another child, although he hasn’t shared further details. Raising his daughter in separate homes wasn’t the future Cordae envisioned when he and Naomi Osaka started their family. The rapper is now reflecting on their breakup through his music, offering a more personal account of
Vic Mensa questioned why solidarity should require silence about anti-Black racism during his conversation with Abdul El-Sayed. The rapper recalled children using a racial slur toward him in Palestine while reaffirming his support for Palestinian liberation. Vic Mensa’s connection to the issue goes back years. In a January 2018 essay, he described traveling to Palestine
On the latest episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart trolled Donald Trump’s fixation on Nicki Minaj as the president’s odd remarks about the rapper’s “beautiful ass” have been making the rounds across the internet. Stewart began the evening’s show by focusing on the midterm elections, and the issues that voters are, “for some reason,”
Elon Musk has made an investment in Skydance of roughly $1 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly. The financial injection comes as the company looks to cut costs. Paramount closed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Oct.
Wiz opens up about new music, fatherhood, fitness, the tattoos that have become his “second skin,” and how he’s continuing to evolve without losing himself. At a secluded estate in the rolling, sun-drenched Malibu hills, Wiz Khalifa eased back with Inked for an intimate chat, revealing the charm, confidence, and humour he is known for.
Jay-Z, the rapper who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show, is stepping into the spotlight and will headline the show himself. After days of speculation, Jay-Z is set to return to the stadium where he closed his celebration of the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, the mogul’s 1996 debut album. The concerts included
