The North Carolina spitter unloaded a surprise new project just ahead of his birthday, and Okayplayer breaks down the best bars.

These records serve as statements of intent and have the power to change or reshape the industry, inspire fellow musicians, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Jay-Z is in a battle in Alabama as Tony Buzbee used the rapper’s own lyrics to argue for dismissal of an extortion lawsuit. Jay-Z is facing a sharp legal counterpunch in Alabama where attorney Tony ...

Morgan Wallen released his fourth studio album I'm the Problem on Friday (May 16) — a whopping 37 tracks. Not only is that a lot of songs, it's a lot of lyrics. Wallen put his pen to most of those ...

Ye was not happy with what Jay said on his song. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Why did Jay Z have to say ‘no red hat’ on Jail?

Given the recent chatter about Jay-Z and an old song of his coming back around, let’s take a look at a handful of other rappers who’ve been reckless on the mic. There’s no denying that hip-hop and rap ...

Carmen Bryan, known for her past relationship with Jay-Z, has recently spoken out in connection with serious allegations against the rapper and businessman Bryan, who previously wrote about her ...

Jay-Z is airing some regrets and a re-declaration of love on the new track, "I Want You Forever." The soul jam from "The Book of Clarence" soundtrack pairs Hova with erstwhile R&B crooner D'Angelo for ...

Jay-Z has one of the most expansive and impressive catalogs of any rapper ever. And, on most of his 13 studio albums, his street savvy and industry experience culminates in thorough wise lyricism and ...

Noname has finally clarified some of the lyrics on her recent album, Sundial, in conversation with Apple Music's Ebro Darden. The Chicago rapper took to the song "namesake" to call out two specific ...

Just three miles from where a young Shawn Carter was raised, some of the most quotable (and G-rated) lyrics of the famed rapper and producer now known as Jay-Z can be found covering the full front ...