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Reality shows are often light on reality. The manufactured drama of so much reality television seems at odds with hip-hop, an artform that prizes authenticity. This might be one reason why it took so long for a rap competition show to become a breakout hit. Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow isn’t just a hit, it is […]
After a few false starts, Kanye West’s new album, Jesus Is King, has arrived. Consequence stayed up all night (and even skipped dinner!) to make sure the album finally hit streaming services at noon on Friday. Like the title suggests, the lyrics on Jesus Is King are extremely religious, reflecting Kanye’s re-commitment to Christianity. There is no […]
Kanye West’s long-awaited Jesus Is King might have headlined the week in rap releases, but it wasn’t the only new material that made waves. We were also blessed with projects from Gallant (Sweet Insomnia), Guapdad 4000 (Dior Deposits), Tank (Elevation), Lil Zay Osama (Hood Bible), and more. Beyond the full-length offerings, this week saw new […]
Myke Bogan is a father and rapper based between Los Angeles and Portland. He started making music in college, around the same time he became a dad. The resulting balancing act between fatherhood and artistry has defined his professional and personal life. Now signed to Portland-based label EYRST, Bogan is proving daily that raising a […]
As fans settled into AMC Lincoln Square 13 theater in Manhattan for the first public showing of Kanye West’s Jesus Is King IMAX film on Thursday evening, no one knew what to expect. “So, is this a documentary or a movie?” one woman asked her friend. “Will we hear his new album?” The crowd soon learned […]
It would have been completely understandable if Davido wasn’t able to turn up to the interview. But when he arrives he’s tired, but full of joy: his wife gave birth to his third child just this weekend gone and he’d arrived in Kensington after being at the hospital. He considers himself blessed—it was the first […]
The Patriots WR situation continues be in flux, as today they announced that they’ve placed Josh Gordon on IR. Many assumed this would end Gordon’s season with a knee injury, but soon after the news broke, Ian Rapoport announced that once Gordon heals from the bone bruise in his knee, the Patriots will waive him […]
Doc Rivers cautioned before Tuesday’s season opener not to jump to conclusions. Because no matter what happened, no matter the outcome, it wouldn’t be a big deal. “How many times have you heard 1-of-82?” the Clippers coach asked rhetorically. “The winner really means nothing, the loser really means nothing. But I really want to win.” […]
The NBA season is finally here. After an insane summer where we saw numerous star players switch teams, the games are finally about to begin. Kyrie Irving is in Brooklyn. Anthony Davis is a Laker. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are on the Clippers. And that’s only a little bit of what went down this […]
Ed note: Spoilers for the premiere episode of HBO’s Watchmen are below. From the very first issue of the ground-breaking comic book series, Watchmen has always posed heavy questions: Who killed the Comedian? Who watches the Watchmen? Who are these people, really? What kind of person dons a mask and beats people up at night, anyway? In that regard, the […]
