Billboard.com made a chart of the top 100 raps songs in the past 25 years. The top song just might surprise you.
Billboard.com made a chart of the top 100 raps songs in the past 25 years. The top song just might surprise you.
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have taken the mainstream music world by storm, regardless of anyone’s personal opinions about the dynamic duo being considered “hip-hop” or not. Billboard recently released a list of the Top 100 Hot Rap Songs. Although it’s no surprise being that the song has gained so much popularity and won so many awards, “Thrift Shop” came in at #1. Do you agree with the list? Check it out below and make sure to drop your comments.
Talib Kweli was recently a guest on MSNBC and while on the panel, he discussed Macklemore winning the Grammys over Kendrick and the racial implications surrounding it. Check it out below the jump.
The talk of this years Grammy awards was Kendrick vs. Macklemore and the fall out from that nights events are fodder for conversation till this day. With Macklemore sweeping the Grammys that night, rap fans were in an uproar. Macklemore even sent Kendrick a text apologizing for his victory and posted it on Instagram. Some thought the text and IG post were self serving, even Drake voiced his opinion, but finally Kendrick shares his thoughts. Check out what he had to say below.
When Macklemore beat out Kendrick Lamar in multiple rap categories at the Grammys this year, he sent a text to him, apologizing for what he calls “robbing” him. He then took it to Instagram to share it with the world, which almost appeared to be his way of deflecting any hate he was going to get for the win. Clearly, it didn’t work.
Hip Hop veteran Raekwon revealed in his latest interview with DJ Whoo Kid what may have happened to a speculated collaboration track he had with Hov, his upcoming project, Grammy controversy, and much more! Hit the jump for more.