Young Thug’s unorthodox flows and clever bars have earned him a legion of devoted fans. However, some of the Atlanta rapper’s unconventional lyrics confound even his biggest followers. For this video, the Genius community helped …
During Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em’s viral, instant-classic appearance on The Breakfast Club this January, he made many bold claims. He said he started the internet wave for rappers, that he was the first artist on …
In January, rising Chicago rapper Polo G linked up with the Bronx’s Lil Tjay for their first collaboration, “Pop Out.” The track landed each of the young rappers their first hit on the Billboard Hot …
Denzel Curry just dropped his fourth studio album, ‘ZUU.’ The album was preceded by the pre-release singles “RICKY” and “SPEEDBOAT”. This is his second album since last year’s ‘TA13OO,’ so Genius decided to reach out …
Rappers are known for their affinity for flashy jewelry, but one celebrity jeweler gets mentioned more than the rest: Elliot. The NYC-based Eliantte & Co jeweler has gotten shout outs on songs by Migos, Young …
Rappers are known for their affinity for flashy jewelry, but one celebrity jeweler gets mentioned more than the rest: Elliot. The NYC-based Eliantte & Co jeweler has gotten shout outs on more than 50 songs …
Fans can’t get enough of Young Nudy and Playboi Carti’s still-unreleased viral track “Kid Cudi” (aka “Pissy Pamper”), and they’re going to great lengths to hear it. A pitch-altered version of Carti’s verse on the …
Dating back to his 2009 debut mixtape, ‘Bastard,’ rapper Tyler, The Creator became known for his uniquely deep voice. The Odd Future member toyed around with vocal distortions on each of the five projects he’s …
Tyler, The Creator’s new album, ‘IGOR,’ arrived on streaming services sans any listed features. However, the album is filled with surprise cameos and collaborators, contributing everything from full verses to background vocals or writing credits. …
The argument about which rapper is the greatest of all time, or G.O.A.T., dates back to the birth of hip-hop. LL Cool J is often credited for coining the term, but the acronym has a …
After teasing it for several weeks, Lil Nas X finally dropped the music video for the Billy Ray Cyrus-assisted version of his No. 1 hit, ‘Old Town Road.’ The Calmatic-directed clip features cameos from the …
Lil Pump earned a pair of Top 10 hits and dropped two albums before his 19th birthday, earning a place amongst the most successful teenage rap acts of all time. If you ask the Florida …
Following in the footsteps of “drip” and “no cap,” the ad-lib “slatt” recently emerged as a popular hip-hop slang term. Although it’s frequently associated with Playboi Carti, “slatt” should actually be attributed to his fellow …
Logic’s new album, ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind,’ has arrived and it finds the rapper name-dropping a number of friends and foes. There were dozens of mentions, including shots at Breakfast Club co-host Charlamagne Tha …
Over 10 years ago, LA collective Odd Future changed the face of hip-hop with the group’s debut mixtape, ‘The Odd Future Tape.’ Led by Tyler, The Creator, Odd Future boasted nearly 20 members at its …
Gen Z apps like TikTok and Dubsmash, both of which allow users to make and share videos with audio clips, have helped rising artists like Ava Max, CalBoy, and Lil Nas X score their first …
The ‘Grand Theft Auto’ video game franchise developed a close relationship with hip-hop, starting with its launch in 1997. Older and newer artists alike are frequently showcased on its different cities’ radio stations, with rappers …
One aspect of Cleveland rapper Kid Cudi’s soul-baring music that’s always stood out is his hums. An early example is “My World” from Cudi’s debut album, ‘Man on the Moon: The End of the Day,’ …
Lil Uzi Vert fans have anxiously been awaiting his second studio album, ‘Eternal Atake,’ since the project was first announced in July 2018. A few months later, Uzi dropped what seemed to be the lead …
As Game of Thrones approaches its final episode, the HBO fantasy series is more popular than ever. With many rappers being fans of the show, HBO previously commissioned two Catch the Throne mixtapes prior to …
Memphis producer Tay Keith had a breakthrough 2018 with BlocBoy JB and Drake’s “Look Alive,” Travis Scott’s “SICKO MODE,” and Drake’s “Nonstop.” By the end of the year, he had racked up production credits on …
It seems like there are more rappers with “baby” in their name than ever, but there’s a long history of Baby MCs. Two of the most popular names today are Lil Baby and DaBaby. Some …
In an era when memes can take musicians to the top of the charts within a matter of weeks, an increasing number of artists are being labeled as industry plants. Many independent singers and rappers …
Teen sensation Billie Eilish dropped her debut studio album, ‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?’ on March 29th, and yesterday she unveiled a new video for her track, “you should see me …
Just a few years ago, Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti emerged as stars of hip-hop’s new generation. In 2016, the duo officially teamed up on “Left, Right,” resulting in a nine-city tour of the …
K-pop continues to grow in US popularity in a big way, with groups like BTS and BLACKPINK leading the way. Both groups have new projects out: BTS’ ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’ and BLACKPINK’s ‘Kill …
Lil Nas X has risen to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to his country trap hit, “Old Town Road.” According to his post on the Genius forums, Lil Nas X has only …
Hip-hop and WWE have a long history together. According to Genius data, there have been over 2,000 lyrical references to the Vince McMahon-owned company and its wrestlers, from Mr. T and Randy Savage to Triple …
Lil Nas X has the surprise hit of 2019 so far with his oddball trap-country song, “Old Town Road,” but his viral success won’t be seen on one chart. Rolling Stone reports that Billboard removed …
Genius has brought in many memorable artists for our Verified series over the past few years. One way our audience loves to share its reaction is through response and parody videos, so we decided to …
Rapper, business man, and community activist Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed on March 31 outside of his Marathon Clothing store in Los Angeles. Although the 33-year-old Crenshaw MC didn’t release his first major label …
Megan Thee Stallion is earning strong buzz thanks to her breakout track, “Big Ole Freak,” and viral freestyles. As a young child, the Houston MC began writing rhymes while going to the studio with her …
South Florida rapper Ski Mask the Slump God is known for his animated pop culture references, where it’s anime like ‘Dragon Ball Z’ or classic cartoons like ‘The Simpsons.’ Genius took a look at Ski …
NAV has previously collaborated with Lil Uzi Vert on songs like “Wanted You” and “A$AP Ferg,” but fans may not find Uzi on NAV’s upcoming album, ‘Bad Habits.’ Uzi is in the midst of a …
Pioneering artist T-Pain used Auto-Tune to create a signature sound in the mid-2000s, and the Florida native sat down with Genius’ Head of Artist Relations Rob Markman on March 19 to reflect on the impact …
Much like “drip,” the slang term “no cap” has become one of the most popular phrases in hip-hop. It’s grown from a handful of mentions in 2016 to hundreds of references in 2018. Genius traced …
The last few months of 2018 saw two notable posthumous releases with Lil Peep’s ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2’ and XXXTentacion’s ‘SKINS.’ Both albums satisfied the demand of fans for new music, but …
Hip-hop in 2018 was defined by a variety of flows, some of which can be attributed to the likes of Migos, Young Thug, Valee, Gucci Mane, and Eminem. There’s also a fast-paced, offbeat cadence used …
Eminem is back in the headlines with his latest album ‘Kamikaze,’ where he directs barbs at multiple rappers including Joe Budden and Machine Gun Kelly. Of course, beef is nothing new for the Detroit native, …
Eminem’s new album ‘Kamikaze’ dropped out of nowhere last night, and fans have immediately taken notice of the many rappers he disses on the project. Over 13 tracks, he takes aim at Lil Xan, Lil …
