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Bb Trickz, the trash-talking provocateur changing the face of Spanish rap

A drill rapper with an ear for an absurdist one-liner and a ruthless perfectionist streak, Bb Trickz shows the killer instinct that’s made her Spain’s most wanted new hip-hop star

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Mar 22, 2024

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Killer Mike arrested by police after winning three Grammys

The hip-hop artist and activist was led away in handcuffs after being booked for a misdemeanour at the award ceremony

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James Greig
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Charting the history of Hennessy’s intimate relationship with hip-hop

As hip-hop celebrated its 50th anniversary, Hennessy released a limited edition bottle in collaboration with Nas – but the spirits brand’s relationship with hip-hop goes way back. Three decades, in fact

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Nov 01, 2023

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Bangerz at 10: Why Miley Cyrus was pop’s last problematic fave

While pop music has seen its share of controversies since Bangerz landed a decade ago, the record will forever be remembered as a turning point in problematic eras – here’s why it may never be topped

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Oct 03, 2023

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Amiri taps hip hop legends Black Star for AW23 Icon campaign

Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli front the brand’s new campaign, shot by photographer Karim Sadli and AnOther fashion director Ellie Grace Cumming

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Sep 04, 2023

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Hip-hop at 50: the Dazed covers that co-signed the stars

As the genre celebrates its 50th anniversary, we delve into our archive, speaking to the Dazed editors and contributors who helped bring all those iconic hip-hop moments to life

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Aug 11, 2023

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Cardi B makes compelling case for hitting fans in the face

Following an incident in which the US rapper threw a microphone at an audience member, conspiracy theories and conflicting narratives have abounded on the internet

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Jul 31, 2023

James Greig
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Flyana Boss: the ‘weirdo Black girl’ duo behind this summer’s viral hit

After reaching TikTok virality with their single ‘You Wish’, the LA-based rap duo talk mythological creatures, performing with Megan thee Stallion, and a shared desire to champion their unapologetic Blackness

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Jul 27, 2023

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New Music Friday: 6 albums to stream this week

Arlo Parks’ shares an ode to the messy beauty of her twenties, Croatian Armour honours his late brother, and JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown drop their chaotic, chronically online new album

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May 26, 2023

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SamRecks is the hardest working artist in UK hip hop

The south London rapper opens up about his superhuman work ethic, and shares the creative process behind his hypnotic new EP Easier said than done

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May 12, 2023

Louis Merrion
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‘We’re ahead of our time’: Knucks and Venna go head to head

Ahead of the release of Venna’s new EP Equinox, we caught up with the duo to find out more about their rare and ‘beautiful’ creative partnership

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Apr 18, 2023

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Larry June and The Alchemist on their new album, The Great Escape

The duo discuss their creative process, dream collaborations, and the importance of competition

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Apr 14, 2023

Louis Merrion
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Tyler, the Creator shares new unreleased music and video

The new record will feature songs recorded for his previous album, Call Me If You Get Lost

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Mar 27, 2023

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Trugoy the Dove, founding member of De La Soul, has died

The highly influential artist passed away this weekend aged 54

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Feb 13, 2023

Louis Merrion
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A guide to hip hop pioneer J Dilla – in four essential albums

This month marks the anniversary of the legendary artist’s death, as well as what would have been his 49th birthday. To celebrate, we look back at some of his finest work

Music

Feb 13, 2023

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