Cube parlayed his fame as a male rapper into a series of major roles on the silver screen. Not only did he break barriers in the realm of male rap, he also showed that you don’t have to be a rail-thin ...

All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by Pitchfork editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Illustration ...

Featuring: a banner year for Backwoodz Studioz, a career-best effort from Earl Sweatshirt, two instant rage classics, and hits from the always-dependable Aesop Rock and Little Simz.

Billboard has concluded that Nicki Minaj is the best female rapper of all-time. Minaj became the first female rapper to have more than 100 Billboard Hot 100 hits when she achieved the feat in 2018l ...

Last week, Complex posted a list of the 50 Best LA Rappers of All Time, which had Kendrick Lamar at #1, followed by Snoop Dogg at #2, Ice Cube at #3, Dr. Dre at #4, and Tyler, the Creator at #5. The ...

Here are Pitchfork’s 40 best rap songs of 2025. Check out all of Pitchfork’s 2025 wrap-up coverage here. When Wham ( Lil Baby ...