But just acting was never the endgame for Hanks. He wanted to make music, too. “I became obsessed with ’90s rap. I would study it,” he says. “I would print up the lyrics to the songs and ...

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The FADER's Rap Column rounds up the best rap songs of March 2025, from Playboi Carti to JT to Chuckyy and many more.

Four and a half years after releasing Whole Lotta Red —probably the most beloved, influential rap album of the 21st ...

Uncle Luke has something to say about Southern rap music. The 2 Live Crew frontman celebrated 40 years of Miami hip-hop by ...

From a resurgence of retro prints to an explosion of florals, the latest wallpaper trends are as bold as they are beautiful. If you are looking to refresh your home, here are five trends that ...

Playboi Carti has secured his second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, as MUSIC debuts atop the chart ... This marks the biggest debut for a rap album in 2025 and the largest streaming week ...

On Mojo Jojo, the fifth track on Playboi Carti’s Music, there’s Kendrick Lamar – hip-hop’s reigning global heavy-hitter – doing awkward adlibs like he’s just another background member ...

Fashion and music have always shared a deep connection, influencing each other over the decades. From rock ‘n’ roll rebellion ...

The 22nd Korean Music Awards honored Aespa with three major awards, including Song of the Year. G-Dragon won the top hip-hop honor, marking his strong return. The event celebrated diverse talents ...

Way back in the mid-2000s, Dem Franchize Boyz and D4L were at the center of Atlanta rap. Snap music, choreographed dances, and ringtone rap was all the rage when the groups peaked, thanks to hits ...

Rap music could inspire young people to get into Shakespeare, a 16-year-old student who has helped produce a contemporary performance of Romeo and Juliet said. Harvey Jones, who attends Coventry ...