Few artists can say they have stayed true to themselves in an industry that often demands reinvention, compromise and sacrifice. But Roxanne Shanté, the battle rap phenom who carved out her place in ...

This story is the second installment of a three-part series discussing major changes in popular music throughout the course of 2024. Today’s story focuses on the current state of rap music. This year ...

Newark battle rapper Tsu Surf is scheduled for release from federal prison on February 16, 2026, following his 2023 RICO conviction and sentencing.

Whelp, time to put this nonsense to bed. A resurfaced recording has officially dispelled a long-standing rumor surrounding Eminem’s legendary 1998 Scribble Jam battle against Rhymefest, putting to ...

Chicago MC Rhymefest recently recalled going toe-to-toe against Eminem in a rap battle before either one of them made it big, claiming that Em called him the N-Word in the heat of battle, but that he ...

Tsu Surf said he’s nearly out of prison but may not return to battle rap unless the energy feels right or the money makes it worth it. “IM GETTING SO CLOSE I CAN TASTE THE DOOR,” the Newark rapper and ...