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Hit-Boy Calls in to the Vibe Check to Discuss Super-Producer Status

This week we welcome rapper, producer, singer and songwriter, and record label owner Hit-Boy to the Vibe Check podcast. Hit-Boy’s moniker isn’t even remotely hyperbolic, the California-born producer’s credits include Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “N***** in Paris”, “Trophies” by Drake, “Clique” by GOOD Music, “Racks in the Middle” by Nipsey Hussle, “Sicko Mode” by Travis […]

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Blxst Knows Exactly What He Wants On His Debut EP, ‘No Love Lost’

The RX is Uproxx Music’s stamp of approval for the best albums, songs, and music stories throughout the year. Inclusion in this category is the highest distinction we can bestow, and signals the most important music being released throughout the year. The RX is the music you need, right now. After years of producing for […]

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What Is The Future Of Music Festivals?

For many music fans, the first sign that something was going to be drastically different about 2020 came when Coachella was postponed. Initially, the massive, Southern California event — which serves as a bellwether for festivals globally — announced on March 10 that they would be postponing until October of this year. A few days […]

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Big Sean Shows How To Do A Sequel Right With The Refreshing ‘Detroit 2’

The RX is Uproxx Music’s stamp of approval for the best albums, songs, and music stories throughout the year. Inclusion in this category is the highest distinction we can bestow, and signals the most important music being released throughout the year. The RX is the music you need, right now. Detroit is such a fixture […]

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Juice Wrld, Pop Smoke & Hip-Hop's Growing Posthumous Hypocrisy

Composed while on his tour bus in Tucson, Arizona, Gustav Elijah Åhr, better known as emo-rap trailblazer Lil Peep, took to Instagram to inform the world that “when I die, you’ll love me.” As we’d soon learn, this grim prophecy would be the last we’d hear from him before he’d succumb to an accidental overdose. […]

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Why Kanye West & Joel Osteen's Friendship Is Pretty Sinister

Kanye West and Joel Osteen are facing fresh criticism for their latest Sunday Service double-act. Videos shared by Kim Kardashian yesterday showed the pair engaging in some sort of biblical Jesus walking-on-water trickery — an illusion set up to reference the miracle penned in the New Testament. The footage, which looks like it was lifted […]

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Yes, Drake Ate Pasta Out of His Spotify Plaque

Spotify recently sent Drake a large plaque to celebrate “In My Feelings” off of Scorpion being streamed over 1 billion times. And in true Champagne Papi fashion, Drizzy marked the monumental achievement with some clout-chasing antics. Taking to Instagram, the rapper showed off his new plaque and the interesting way he chose to induct it into his growing […]

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Travis Scott’s McDonald’s Co-Sign Sends the Wrong Message

Following Travis Scott’s announcement that he’ll collaborate with McDonald’s on a set menu and merchandise, the rapper’s fans have been blowing up social media. Perhaps most notable (and worrying) among all the excited reactions and memes online is the lack of skepticism regarding the fact that one of the biggest figures in pop culture — […]

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Justin Bieber Perfects Dog Walk Style in New Drake Video

Last night, Drake and DJ Khaled joined the battle for this year’s best visuals, dropping a video for Khaled’s POPSTAR. The eight-minute-long video sees the love that DJ Khaled holds for Drake unreciprocated when Drake attempts to dodge Khaled’s music video requests by enlisting the help of a friend. That friend turns out to be […]

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LG's New Face Mask is a Literal Air Purifier

South Korean electronic goods behemoth LG has unveiled a new face mask that features two electronic fans and two H13 HEPA filters – the same kind used in home air filtering systems – essentially turning the face covering into a wearable, rechargeable air purifier. Called the “PuriCare” the new hi-tech mask is expected to be […]