This was a No. 1 hit that went across the board — something almost unheard of for a rap song one generation before. Just to be clear, when Migos talks about “Boujee,” that’s a take on “bourgeoisie” — ...

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In 1994, Epic Records released a compilation album called B-Ball’s Best Kept Secret.The album featured 1990s basketball stars rapping with ‘90s hip-hop stars (we used to be a country). One of ...

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Music artists have often referenced rain in their songs for these very reasons and many more. Some artists have taken inspiration from the common idiom "When it rains, it pours," which typically ...

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In an unexpected turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the music industry, Variety magazine has released its annual “Worst Songs of 2024” list, featuring some of rap’s biggest names.