the state of the culture.

YOUNG THUG & HIP HOPS HYPER-MASCULINITY...

A look at how Young Thug, along with his counterparts, have challenged boundaries within fashion set by hip hop culture.

BLUEFACE CLAIMS HE'S THE NEXT BIG THING...

The new LA rapper has been receiving both good and bad attention for his off beat, lazy rapping style - but should rapping off beat be accepted in hip hop? What is it about Blueface that has listeners coming back for more?

7 WOMEN TO WATCH...

It feels to me like female rap is in a bit of a crisis. Total lack of substance, no evident exploration of creativity and I'm over it. If you're looking for some fresh, talented musicians then look no further...

THE CURIOUS CASE OF KID BUU...

30 year old desperately trying to gain relevancy or marketing genuis? Here's my thoughts...