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2 articles Yesterday

Kid Cudi Jordan Peele John Woo

AllHipHop, HotNewHipHop

3 articles Yesterday

The Roots Black Thought ?uestlove Eminem HOV

Billboard

Libération Yesterday

Jeanne, Savanah, Baozi, Saul Williams, Grandmas House : la playlist du cahier musique de «Libération»

Jeanne Savanah Saul Williams Grandmas House

12 articles Sep 11

Kendrick Lamar Jhené Aiko Larry June Ab‐Soul Bleachers Dove Cameron Tyga OHMA Erewhon Def Jam Playboi Carti Rachel Chinouriri

Billboard, Complex Music, HotNewHipHop +4

K.Flay - YouTube Sep 11 Official

people look like ants and the ants move in single file 🐜

K.Flay

Gorillaz - YouTube Sep 11 Official

Demon Days. Watch the full highlights from Demon Days Live now.

Gorillaz

8 articles Sep 11

Kendrick Lamar Matt Stone Trey Parker South Park Dave Free Andrew Schulz Vernon Chatman

AllHipHop, Billboard, Consequence of Sound +5

Music Ally Sep 11

bbno$ follows up Roblox concert with Subway Surfers activation

bbno$ Demi Lovato J Balvin

Clash Music Sep 11

Danitsa Links With Makala On New Single ‘BPM’

Danitsa Makala Massive Attack Michel Gondry

HotNewHipHop Sep 11

Hitta J3 Pushes Back On Akademiks’ Criticism Of Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Akademiks Jhené Aiko AZ Baby Keem Momo Boyd

Goûte mes Disques

Album commun en octobre pour Cordae et Anderson .Paak

Cordae Anderson .Paak

2 articles Sep 9

Mac Miller Anderson .Paak Thundercat

Goûte mes Disques, Stereofox

Billboard Sep 10

The Roots Update Fans on ‘Endgame’ & Relive Performing With Eminem at 2003 Grammys: ‘The Beginning Stages of Us Being America’s Band’

The Roots Eminem Black Thought Erykah Badu Tierra Whack 50 Cent No Doubt

3 articles Sep 10

Kid Cudi M.I.A. Eddie Money

AllHipHop, Billboard, HotNewHipHop

XXL Sep 10

Central Cee and Kid Cudi Get Their Hands on the New iPhone Duo

Central Cee Kid Cudi

Music Ally Sep 10

District announces Gorillaz gig in Guwahati

Gorillaz Anoushka Shankar Asha Bhosle Asha Puthli

7 articles Sep 10

Liam Gallagher Charli xcx Kendrick Lamar Fontaines D.C. sombr Oasis Geese Tame Impala FKA twigs Ho99o9 Billie Marten Lambrini Girls Florence + the Machine

BBC Music, Clash Music, Consequence of Sound +4

NPR Music Sep 10

Tiny Desk Radio: Ty Dolla $ign, Little Dragon, The Internet, Mac Miller

Ty Dolla $ign Little Dragon The Internet Mac Miller

HotNewHipHop Sep 10

DJ Akademiks Has A Drake-Related Warning For Kendrick Lamar

Drake Kendrick Lamar DJ Akademiks AZ The Game Jhené Aiko

HotNewHipHop Sep 10

KNOCK – Song by Ovrkast. featuring MAVI & Samara Cyn

ovrkast. MAVI Samara Cyn Drake

2 articles Yesterday

Kid Cudi Jordan Peele John Woo

AllHipHop, HotNewHipHop

Libération Yesterday

Jeanne, Savanah, Baozi, Saul Williams, Grandmas House : la playlist du cahier musique de «Libération»

Jeanne Savanah Saul Williams Grandmas House

K.Flay - YouTube Sep 11 Official

people look like ants and the ants move in single file 🐜

K.Flay

8 articles Sep 11

Kendrick Lamar Matt Stone Trey Parker South Park Dave Free Andrew Schulz Vernon Chatman

AllHipHop, Billboard, Consequence of Sound +5

Clash Music Sep 11

Danitsa Links With Makala On New Single ‘BPM’

Danitsa Makala Massive Attack Michel Gondry

Goûte mes Disques

Album commun en octobre pour Cordae et Anderson .Paak

Cordae Anderson .Paak

Billboard Sep 10

The Roots Update Fans on ‘Endgame’ & Relive Performing With Eminem at 2003 Grammys: ‘The Beginning Stages of Us Being America’s Band’

The Roots Eminem Black Thought Erykah Badu Tierra Whack 50 Cent No Doubt

XXL Sep 10

Central Cee and Kid Cudi Get Their Hands on the New iPhone Duo

Central Cee Kid Cudi

7 articles Sep 10

Liam Gallagher Charli xcx Kendrick Lamar Fontaines D.C. sombr Oasis Geese Tame Impala FKA twigs Ho99o9 Billie Marten Lambrini Girls Florence + the Machine

BBC Music, Clash Music, Consequence of Sound +4

HotNewHipHop Sep 10

DJ Akademiks Has A Drake-Related Warning For Kendrick Lamar

Drake Kendrick Lamar DJ Akademiks AZ The Game Jhené Aiko

3 articles Yesterday

The Roots Black Thought ?uestlove Eminem HOV

Billboard

12 articles Sep 11

Kendrick Lamar Jhené Aiko Larry June Ab‐Soul Bleachers Dove Cameron Tyga OHMA Erewhon Def Jam Playboi Carti Rachel Chinouriri

Billboard, Complex Music, HotNewHipHop +4

Gorillaz - YouTube Sep 11 Official

Demon Days. Watch the full highlights from Demon Days Live now.

Gorillaz

Music Ally Sep 11

bbno$ follows up Roblox concert with Subway Surfers activation

bbno$ Demi Lovato J Balvin

HotNewHipHop Sep 11

Hitta J3 Pushes Back On Akademiks’ Criticism Of Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Akademiks Jhené Aiko AZ Baby Keem Momo Boyd

2 articles Sep 9

Mac Miller Anderson .Paak Thundercat

Goûte mes Disques, Stereofox

3 articles Sep 10

Kid Cudi M.I.A. Eddie Money

AllHipHop, Billboard, HotNewHipHop

Music Ally Sep 10

District announces Gorillaz gig in Guwahati

Gorillaz Anoushka Shankar Asha Bhosle Asha Puthli

NPR Music Sep 10

Tiny Desk Radio: Ty Dolla $ign, Little Dragon, The Internet, Mac Miller

Ty Dolla $ign Little Dragon The Internet Mac Miller

HotNewHipHop Sep 10

KNOCK – Song by Ovrkast. featuring MAVI & Samara Cyn

ovrkast. MAVI Samara Cyn Drake

Overview

Recent developments in alternative hip hop include JPEGMAFIA announcing an experimental rap tour across the UK and Europe, while Kendrick Lamar is set to feature on AZ Chike's upcoming album. Meanwhile, Mac Miller's legacy continues to be celebrated at Blue Slide Park, and collaborations such as 9th Wonder with Black Thought and DJ Paul confirming a Freddie Gibbs album are generating buzz.

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Kid Cudi to direct and star in horror thriller 'Wrong Number'

The Roots receive Hip-Hop Hall of Fame induction

Jhené Aiko announces new album Westside Whimsy featuring Kendrick Lamar on 'So Good'

Kendrick Lamar's slavery comedy with South Park creators delayed, studio shelved project

Mac Miller – Butterflies

Kid Cudi invokes First Amendment in response to M.I.A.'s lawsuit

Abbey Road announces 2026 Music Photography Awards finalists

Kid Cudi to direct and star in horror thriller 'Wrong Number'

Kendrick Lamar's slavery comedy with South Park creators delayed, studio shelved project

Abbey Road announces 2026 Music Photography Awards finalists

The Roots receive Hip-Hop Hall of Fame induction

Jhené Aiko announces new album Westside Whimsy featuring Kendrick Lamar on 'So Good'

Mac Miller – Butterflies

Kid Cudi invokes First Amendment in response to M.I.A.'s lawsuit

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