Queens-born artist Kevin Anglade is preparing to release “The Black Box,” a socially conscious album examining the systems, environments and cultural conflicts that shape life within marginalized communities. Set to arrive on all streaming platforms on August 21, 2026, the project finds Anglade addressing subjects that are often avoided in mainstream music. His work explores <p>The post Kevin Anglade Confronts Systemic Inequality on Upcoming Album “The Black Box” first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Vic Mensa compares Netanyahu to Nazis while backing NYC Mayor Mamdani's push to enforce an ICC arrest warrant over Gaza war crimes.
Most of us aren’t using music as the brilliant mindfulness tool it could be. According to Yale researchers, a good tune can be a powerful buffer against things like anxiety and depression. A study published in April of 2025 found that listening to music while performing mindfulness exercises targets neural and cardiac mechanisms in the <p>The post Music and More as Part of a Mindful Lifestyle first appeared on Raptology.</p>
The IRS wiped out over $1.6 million in deductions from DaBaby's 2022 tax return and he's now fighting back in federal court.
Latto's London pop-up event was nearby when a man got stabbed on Greek Street, but she had nothing to do with the violence.
Learn how to plan your hip-hop fashion budget by season. Discover smart spending strategies for spring, summer, fall, and winter while building a stylish wardrobe that lasts.
Research linking long-term Depo-Provera use to an increased risk of meningioma has led to updated warnings and thousands of lawsuits. Learn what the studies found, who may be affected, and how these cases are being evaluated.
Sacha Baron Cohen's directing his first feature film around Ali G, the controversial character he created decades ago.
Mista FAB said his recent incarceration became a moment of reflection, thanking supporters and even law enforcement.
Jay-Z's blocking Lillie Coley from erasing a $119K judgment through bankruptcy after a decade of relentless legal harassment.
Mistah F.A.B. gets arrested after Oakland police wrap a three-week illegal fireworks investigation sparked by July Fourth posts.
21 Savage's family is grieving after a 14-year-old connected to the rapper died in a Stockbridge shooting that left his sister critically injured.
Nigerian-born Afrobeats artist DRAZZ is preparing to enter a new chapter with DRAZZTIC, a two-song project scheduled for release on August 7. Featuring the tracks “Billie Eilish” and “Eject,” the project follows the emotional rise and fall of a relationship through two connected stories. The title DRAZZTIC is derived from the phrase “drastic measures,” reflecting <p>The post DRAZZ Takes “DRAZZTIC” Measures on His Upcoming Two-Song Project first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Picture the original distribution format: a park jam in the Bronx, one DJ, one MC, and a crowd whose reaction decided on the spot whether a routine lived or died. No uploads, no comments section, no waiting. The verdict arrived in real time, on faces, and everybody could see it. Fifty years later the genre <p>The post Hip-Hop Was Never Meant to Be Heard Alone first appeared on Raptology.</p>
It is no longer unusual for a soccer debate to unfold in the same online space as a hip-hop conversation. Fans can move from discussing a rapper’s latest release to analyzing an important match without seeing them as separate interests. It is interesting that soccer has become something that is not only watched but also <p>The post Why soccer betting has become a defining part of conversations in hip-hop circles first appeared on Raptology.</p>
PARADISE, Nev. – John Henry Hudson III has carried several names, cities and chapters through a long and unpredictable life in hip-hop. Professionally known as J-Tripz, the rapper’s stage name developed from his legal name. John Henry Hudson III became J-Triple, which eventually evolved into J-Tripz. The name reflects both his identity and personality: sharp, <p>The post J-Tripz Returns With ‘Diabetical,’ a Story of Survival, Reinvention and Awakening first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Few artists are turning real-life tragedy into an entire multimedia universe quite like You/Yuee (aka Yung Yuee). After surviving a shooting that left him paralyzed with a C4 spinal cord injury, the independent artist refused to let his circumstances define the rest of his life. Today, using only eye-gaze technology to create music, write stories, <p>The post You/Yuee (aka Yung Yuee): How One Artist Is Building a Multimedia Universe After Surviving a Life-Changing Shooting first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Kentucky has contributed far more to American music than any single genre can contain. The state’s musical history stretches from country and bluegrass to soul, funk, R&B, alternative rock and hip-hop. On their latest project, THESE OLD KENTUCKY ROADS, The Off Daze bring those traditions together while presenting a deeply personal interpretation of the place they <p>The post The Off Daze Turn Kentucky’s Musical Legacy Into a Genre-Bending Love Letter first appeared on Raptology.</p>
In an era when many aspiring rappers measure success by viral moments and social media trends, independent artist $ Mac has taken a different path. Rather than chasing fleeting attention, the Chicago-born rapper and entrepreneur has focused on something far more difficult to achieve: building a sustainable music career from the ground up. Through consistent <p>The post $ Mac Continues Building His Independent Empire With Hustle, Authenticity And A Growing Catalog first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Rap fashion has never stayed still for long. A silhouette that defines one era can feel completely outdated a decade later, only to return with different proportions, fabrics, and styling. Oversized jackets, sports jerseys, fitted denim, luxury tailoring, technical streetwear, and carefully layered outfits have all moved through hip-hop wardrobes without permanently replacing what came <p>The post How Rap Fashion Keeps Reinventing Itself first appeared on Raptology.</p>
