Hip-hop

Young Thug – ‘Punk’ review: a flawless stylistic about-turn from a truly modern great

This hugely inventive second studio album proves Thugger's all-time greatness

Don Toliver – ‘Life Of A Don’ review: Texan rapper explores new depths

When it works, it really works

Tyler, the Creator’s incredible BET Awards speech was a true celebration of the outsider

The superstar rapper has innovated in spheres wider just than just hip-hop

BADBADNOTGOOD – ‘Talk Memory’ review: technically dazzling jazz (and not much swagger)

The now-trio swap the hookiness of old in favour of considered jam sessions that only occasionally soar

Here are all the winners from the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards

Tyler, the Creator was honoured with the first ever Cultural Influence Award

From Mick Jagger to Eminem, celebs are returning to their roots. We should let ’em get on with it

The Rolling Stone had a beer in North Carolina and nobody noticed

Meek Mill – ‘Expensive Pain’ review: a rushed and haphazard fifth album

It all feels disorganised and unusually chaotic

Louis Theroux’s new documentary to explore US rap and hip-hop

The one-off film will form part of new BBC series Forbidden America

Benny The Butcher explains why he’s not on Drake or Kanye’s new album

It ain’t need me on there"

Lil Nas X – ‘Montero’ review: ‘Old Town Road’ prankster makes his case as a Serious Artist

It’s refreshing to see the rapper in a more reflective light
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