NLE Choppa has been on a health kick for a few months, resulting in the 18-year-old rapper dropping a new mixtape and encouraging fans to pursue meditation and veganism. Unfortunately, it looks like he may have gone too far down the wellness rabbit hole, joining the growing cadre of hip-hop stars who probably should have […]

Although Verzuz fans were disappointed when Saturday’s battle between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole was postponed due to Ashanti’s COVID-19 diagnosis, the show’s final matchup of the year should be exciting enough to make up for it — especially among those Oakland residents who were ready to turn out in force to support Cole. The final […]

Keeping up with new music can be exhausting, even impossible. From the weekly album releases to standalone singles dropping on a daily basis, the amount of music is so vast it’s easy for something to slip through the cracks. Even following along with the Uproxx recommendations on a daily basis can be a lot to […]

Last week ended with an unexpected development: Barack Obama “performed a dramatic reading” (aka recited the lyrics in a speaking tone instead of rapping them) of Eminem’s classic “Lose Yourself.” Eminem himself caught wind of the clip, and he is a fan of the former POTUS’ take on the song. Over the weekend, Eminem shared […]

You know Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” is a major cultural force because the song was released back in August and people are still talking about it months later. Recently, for example, Snoop Dogg shared his thoughts, saying that he’s in favor of a more modest approach to lyricism: “Let’s have some imagination. […]

FG Figueroa finds his best sounds on his new track ‘Odio,’ a definition of top-notch Latino rap.  FG Figueroa, a newcomer in the rap game, stands out among other players with his latest release ‘Odio.’ The catchy, chill and bouncy track represents a new wave of Latino hip-hop where lyrics and messages stand before the […]

On his latest release, the NYC-based artist finds a fit for his distinctive voice in a pastiche of grungy rock with a smooth attitude.  At first, the rock ballad ‘Get Up Stand Up,’ with its steel guitars, chain-shaking rhythm, and swelling harmonies seems quite similar to Andy Keels’ previous release ‘Dead To Me,’ but then […]

Offset isn’t entirely on board with the upcoming coronavirus vaccine. The rapper was recently stopped by TMZ and questioned about the new medical development, which, should everyone take it, would give people the herd immunity to start getting life back to normal. But it turns out Offset is among the skeptics, saying he “doesn’t trust” […]

Eminem fans have once again grabbed onto a conspiracy theory, this time centered around the Detroit legend’s 2020 album Music to Be Murdered By. The rumor is that Eminem is preparing to release a “B-side” edition of that album on December 18. After catching wind of the theory, rapper and good friend of Eminem, Kxng […]