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Noname’s Fearless Complexity

Talking politics, sex, and radical human engagement with the rapper around the recent block party she organized to celebrate community, activism, and her brilliant new album, Sundial.

The 40 Most Anticipated Tours of 2023

Taylor Swift, Doja Cat, Bob Dylan, Madonna, Janelle Monáe, Wilco, Lana Del Rey, Adele, PJ Harvey, Olivia Rodrigo, and more of the most essential tickets of the year.

The 48 Most Anticipated Albums of Fall 2023

New releases to look forward to in the coming months, from Mitski, Drake, Sufjan Stevens, Taylor Swift, and more.

The Evolution of the Hip-Hop Hunk

One fan’s journey through rap’s pursuit of the female gaze, from LL Cool J to Tupac to Drake.

Black Thought on the Music That Made Him

The Roots MC breaks down the albums—by OutKast, Kanye, Tierra Whack, and more—that have soundtracked his life across the last half-century, five years at a time.

Inside the Unmistakable Madness of Milwaukee’s Rap Scene

In Wisconsin, an overlooked rap community is trying to navigate big dreams and harsh realities.

The 25 Funniest Rappers of All Time

Including punchline aficionados Danny Brown and Nicki Minaj, roastmasters Cam’ron and Cardi B, surrealist oddballs Kool Keith and RXK Nephew, and many more.

The Hollow Spectacle of Travis Scott’s Utopia

In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics discuss why the superstar rapper’s long-awaited new album is such a disappointment.

The 30 Best Movie Performances by Rappers

From DMX in Belly to A$AP Rocky in Dope, these are the roles that proved rappers could be movie stars, too.

The 45 Best Albums of 2023 So Far

A rolling list of our favorite albums of the year, updated somewhat frequently.

17 Artists on Their All-Time Favorite Rap Songs