In this week's Rap Column, Vivian Medithi breaks down rap's presence at the 2025 Grammys.
The FADER's rap critic Vivian Medithi reviews Ken Carson's Chaos tour and looks at the state of rage rap in 2024.
An interview with RADA, a Russo-British singer who makes "EDM meets R&B meets rap meets pop," about her song "payme," Rihanna, and new music.
Sexyy Red brought superstar vibes to her “Sexyy Red 4 President” tour stop in Columbus, Ohio. Read our review here.
Chow Lee goes deep on his new album Sex Drive in his interview for this week's Rap Column.
Read a tribute to Houston rapper and DJ Beatking, the Club Godzilla who passed away tragically on August 15.
In this week's Rap Column, Vivian Medithi pens an introduction to the far-reaching sounds of Pretty V.
In this week's Rap Column, Vivian Medithi looks at the involvement of rappers in the 2024 presidential race, and what it means for the culture.
On their new joint single "Tough," Lana Del Rey and Quavo opt for something deeper than your average country-rap cash-in.
Read an interview with skaiwater about working with Lil Nas X, why they hate asking for help, and their new album #gigi.
Read an interview with d0llywood1 about her forthcoming mixtape This is just a Dream (and soon I will awake), the evolution of hyperpop and digicore, and double standards in underground rap.
Read an interview with Wolfacejoeyy, a vital new voice in sexy drill, on his new album Valentino.
