Hip hop has been the soundtrack of my life. When I close my eyes, I can still feel the walk to elementary school—morning light low and pale, sneakers darkening with dew—and hear myself half-whispering ...

Kool G Rap is reportedly back in album mode, and with Cormega already in the mix, the Juice Crew legend may be back! Kool G Rap is quietly working. Hip-Hop heads who value lyrics, legacy, and long ...

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The Compton rapper came into the biggest night in music with an astounding nine nominations, and he has already won three awards. Before the Grammys officially aired, Lamar won Best Melodic Rap ...

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: Kendrick Lamar accepts the Best Rap Album award for “GNX” onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, ...

Kendrick Lamar's not like anybody else. The prolific rapper, fresh off of the umpteenth year that qualified as monumental for the 38-year-old from Compton, Calif., surpassed Jay-Z as the most-awarded ...

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Last year, Kendrick Lamar was the most dominant figure at the Grammys, despite not having an album in contention. This was, of course, thanks to the runaway train that was “Not Like Us,” which ...