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Rob49's Search For New Orleans
Riding on a Mardi Gras float through a sea of adoring fans, New Orleans’ shining new rap star Rob49 faces a nuanced relationship with the city that made him.
Why Sexyy Red and Noname Were Two of the Best Concerts of 2023, Foreshadowing What the Next Era of Rap Will Be
A look back at two of the best shows of the year, and what they tell us about where rap is headed.
Doja Cat Was Never Your Friend
On Doja Cat's tumultuous yet oddly victorious year. Plus, Taylor Swift and the prison of online fan culture.
The Best Rap Verses Of 2023
From André 3000 and Killer Mike's inimitable poetic skill on "Scientists & Engineers" to a sticky track that led to some of Cardi B's best bars ever, and more—here are the 20 best rap verses of the year.