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Nujabes, the Japanese producer who passed away in 2010, was known for his use of samples and his jazzy production. He’s often called the Japanese J Dilla, and the two actually share a birthday of …

Chicago’s Chief Keef has without a doubt gone down in hip-hop history as one of the new generation’s most influential rappers. From his distinct flow to his energetic ad-libs, Sosa’s had plenty of classics since …

Since the release of his 2017 Billboard-charting single, “The Race,” and his subsequent arrest, Texas rapper Tay-K has become somewhat of a legend within the new generation of hip-hop. The song and his story have …

Crunk music didn’t end with Lil Jon nor did the legacy of the music often associated with Atlanta solely begin in Georgia’s crown jewel city. In fact, Crunk music began as Buck music in Memphis, …

Sometimes when we’re feeling down, there’s a song for that by artists like Rod Wave, Mitski, Ali Gatie, or FKA twigs. Genius News talked with music researcher Dr. Liila Taruffi about why exactly humans seek …

Most people remember the first time they heard Chief Keef’s dark and melodic songs like “Love Sosa” and “I Don’t Like” and it was a Chicago producer named Young Chop who was the architect of …

Breakout Brooklyn drill rapper Pop Smoke (born Bashar Barakah Jackson) has been shot and killed in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning, TMZ first reported. Rolling Stone has since confirmed his death with the LAPD. Read …

K CAMP’s track, “Lottery,” is a bonafide smash thanks to a dance popularized on TikTok called “Renegade.” It was created by 14-year-old dancer Jalaiah Harmon, who only received credit after pieces in Vox and The …

Pop star Justin Bieber is officially back with his first album in 5 years, ‘Changes,’ an ode to a new chapter in his life. The 17 track album, written and produced by Biebs alongside his …

Georgia producers Don Lee and Glen Keith DeMeritt III are suing Lil Nas X, Cardi B and producers Take A Daytrip over Lil Nas’ hit song, “Rodeo.” According to Pitchfork, Lee & Keith claim that …

Roddy Ricch’s debut studio album, ‘Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial,’ entered the Billboard 200 at No. 1, with an impressive 101,000 equivalent album units. The breakout hit from the project, “The Box,” has received …

It’s been two months since Juice WRLD passed away from an accidental drug overdose in Chicago, and by all accounts he left behind a large amount of unreleased music. Genius spoke to legendary Chicago producer …

While Joji preps for his Coachella set in April, he just returned with the latest entry in his sadboi catalog, “Run.” Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/joji-broods-over-the-one-who-got-away-on-new-single-run Read all the lyrics to “Run” on Genius: https://genius.com/Joji-run-lyrics …

Streetwear brands like Supreme have always been a staple within the rap community. When they’re in New York City, rappers know to come to OG Ma, owner of the streetwear store Unique Hype Collection in …

Russ is back with his latest album, ‘SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE.’ The tracklist includes the previously released cuts, “NIGHTTIME (Interlude),” “CIVIL WAR,” and “BEST ON EARTH.” This is his first LP since 2018’s ‘ZOO’ and …

The basketball player carved out a legendary career in the NBA. Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant passed away at age 41. ESPN reported that the famed athlete and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among several …

Today, Megan Thee Stallion released a new single, “B.I.T.CH.,” which serves as a preview for her upcoming project, ‘Suga,’ and a brand new rap persona. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/megan-thee-stallion-s-b-i-t-c-h-samples-2pac-s-ratha-be-ya-nigga-bootsy-s-rubber-band-s-i-d-rather-be-with-you Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz Genius …

Kendrick Lamar is arguably one of the most talented lyricists in hip-hop. He’s shown his versatility time and time again, notably on projects like 2017’s ‘DAMN.’ The album gave fans a number of notable tracks, …

Drake and Future continue to put out some of their best material together. From their most recent cut, “Life Is Good,” to their joint project, What a Time to Be Alive, all the way back …

Charlotte rapper DaBaby has blown up over the past year, and aside from his catchy lyrics, he’s also gained attention for his hilarious and clever music videos. Many of these clips are helmed by the …

Whether it’s Cardi B getting mad at Offset for playing Call of Duty or Ski Mask the Slump God naming one of his biggest songs, “Nuketown,” after one of the game’s most popular maps, rappers …

From Lil Uzi Vert to Playboi Carti, dozens of rappers have had their songs hacked and sold this year. On sites like Leakth.is and the gaming message board Discord, people come together to raise money …

Justin Bieber’s fifth album is on the way, and he just dropped his “R&Bieber” lead single “Yummy.” He co-wrote the track with Poo Bear and Noah Sammak. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/justin-bieber-drops-his-long-awaited-new-single-yummy-off-upcoming-album Read all the …

Genius was founded in 2009 as an online music encyclopedia, and it’s spent the last decade watching the music industry grow and change. As the 2010s wrap up, we’re crunching the numbers to determine exactly …

As hip-hop evolved over the course of the 2010s, one thing that remained the same were rappers’ love for name-dropping iconic luxury brands. Kanye West and Drake both repped shoe brands like Nike and Adidas …

As 2019 comes to a close, the Genius team got together to deliberate the most underrated album of the year. The answers showcased a range of artists from across the world, from the UK’s Little …

Each day, millions of music fans come to Genius to read lyrics and learn about their favorite artists—our Top Songs Chart reflects what the world is listening to all day, every day. With tons of …

In 2009, Tyler, The Creator released his debut solo mixtape, ‘Bastard.’ The 15-track project was a rambunctious and controversial introduction to Tyler’s unique abilities, and jumpstarted his career as an artist and tastemaker. Read more …

Over the course of 2019, NLE Choppa has consistently delivered fans chart-topping hits. While songs like “Shotta Flow,” “Camelot,” and “CAPO” all feature clever bars, their beats have a piano-heavy sound which has become his …

Controversial Brooklyn rapper 6ix9ine was sentenced to 24 months in prison today followed by five years of supervised release for his role in a variety of gang-related crimes, defying some predictions that his cooperation with …

Following the death of Chicago rapper Juice WRLD earlier this month, his close friend and collaborator Ski Mask the Slump God has been open on social media about his grief. The two had been friends …

Over the last year, Genius has covered a number of different terms on the rise in hip-hop, most notably “no cap,” “wipe his nose,” and “slatt.” In order to find out which phrase dominated in …

From Rae Sremmurd to Drake the term “lit” has been everywhere in hip-hop over the last decade. One of its earliest uses was on Nas “The Message” in 1996. While “lit” mentions in hip-hop remained …

Frank Ocean has become one of today’s most beloved artists. For many fans, one of his most iconic tracks is the 2016 cut, “Nights,” from ‘Blonde,’ and one of the most memorable parts of that …

Chicago rapper Juice WRLD (real name Jarad Anthony Higgins) passed away on Sunday morning, and The New York Times confirmed that he was pronounced dead at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill. He …

Over the past few years, there has been a number of hit songs based on sleep paralysis and lucid dreaming. From Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams,” to Billie Eilish’s “​bury a friend,” dreaming and the ability …

Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake still hasn’t seen the light of day amid leaks and disputes with his label, Generation Now. On Thanksgiving, the Philly rapper took shots at his former associates on Twitter. Read …

Many of hip-hop’s biggest stars today are known for wild shows filled with crazy moshpits, stage diving and crowd surfing. From Travis Scott to Playboi Carti to Ski Mask the Slump God, going to a …

From Gucci Mane and his iconic ice cream cone to 21 Savage and his knife, face tattoos have been all the rage for artists. So Genius hit up Rolling Loud in Queens, New York to …

21-year-old University of South Alabama student Jack Aaron Christensen is accused of making a terroristic threat after allegedly writing the lyrics to Tyler, The Creator’s “Radicals” on a flip chart in the school library, according …