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Vic Mensa: “Hip-hop is resistance in its purest manifestation”

The rapper talks activism and new release 'I TAPE' on which he explores themes of rebellion and incarceration while "weaving real stories with hard truths"

10 artists who prove that Gucci Mane is one of the best A&Rs in rap

Guwop's magic touch has given us some great music

Happy 4/20! Here’s how to celebrate with your favourite weed-loving musicians

Raise a bong with these green-fingered stars

Young Stoner Life – ‘Slime Language 2’ review: follow-up record doesn’t quite stick

Young Thug and Gunna looks to strike twice with another compilation, but success proves slippery

DMX, 1970 – 2021: hip-hop giant who shone brightest in the darkness

The Ruff Ryders rapper, known for his high energy anthems and heartfelt sermons, has died in New York at 50. RIP

RIP DMX: 10 of the rap legend’s best songs ever

The all-time great has tragically died at the age of 50

Megan Thee Stallion joins Bankroll Freddie on new track ‘Pop It’

It's Meg's first release since cleaning up at the Grammys last month

The most outdated tech in music, from Britney’s emails to Pulp’s ‘Ansaphone’

These once-cutting-edge lyrics have aged about as well as an MSN status

Benny The Butcher – ‘The Plugs I Met 2’ review: gifted rapper’s skippable sequel

It a case of: great flow, shame about the songcraft

Kanye West’s much-delayed 10th album ‘DONDA’: the story so far

Chaotic releases are nothing new from Ye, but his one has been wilder than most