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The Most Vicious Lyrics From Gucci Mane’s Pooh Shiesty Diss Track, “Crash Dummy”

Produced by Zaytoven, "Crash Dummy" makes it clear that Guwop's not shying away from the controversy

Editorial

Prosecutors Put Rap Lyrics on Trial. Maryland Is About to Shut It Down

A new act signed by the Maryland legislature brings long-overdue limits to how prosecutors weaponize art in the courtroom

Music News

New Music Friday: The 50 Hip-Hop And R&B Releases You Need On Your Playlist

Kehlani, Chris Brown, DJ Khaled, Snoop Dogg, BossMan Dlow, Doechii, Gucci Mane, Kelela, and more stars release new material.

Editorial

Set A Vibe: India Shawn Is Rewriting Her Own Rules

The singer-songwriter talks about her musical evolution and upcoming EP.

Photos

Inside Biz Markie’s Personal Archives

An intimate, time-capsule tribute to Biz Markie, “The Biz Markie Experience” invited visitors inside the playful, deeply personal world of a hip-hop original, showcasing…

Entertainment

Sean Combs, Prosecutors Fight Over Mogul’s Bid For Freedom At Appeal Hearing

The Bad Boy founder is currently serving a 50-month sentence at Fort Dix after being convicted on prostitution charges last summer

Editorial

Joe Kay Celebrates Soulection’s 15th Anniversary Tour And Its Growth Into A Global Movement

The Cali native goes in-depth on building the music collective into a movement and community

Editorial

Rhyme Books, Turntables, Rare Memorabilia, and More: Inside Biz Markie’s Archives

Artifacts collected by the late hip-hop icon are a glimpse into his amazing life

National

Gwendolyn “Blondy” Chisolm, The Sequence Co-Founder, Dead At 66

The rapper and singer-songwriter formed the hip-hip group with Cheryl "The Pearl" Cook and Angie Stone in 1979 and quickly scored a hit with "Funk You Up"