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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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Feb 05, 2024

James Greig
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Bb trickz: ‘I’m the most hated rapper in Spain, but I love it’

We sat down with the viral Spanish star to talk about her eventful 2023, new EP Sadtrickz, and teaming up with fellow Dazed 100-er Stolenbesos for a Bling Ring-inspired shoot

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Dec 21, 2023

Elliot Hoste
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Gazo and Tiakola are bringing French rap to the mainstream

Following the release of their new album La Mélo est Gangx, the prominent duo discuss growing up in France, navigating French hip-hop and their new project ‘La Mélo est Gangx’

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Dec 20, 2023

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How Black British rappers are being censored by the police

Art Not Evidence is a new campaign fighting against the use of rap lyrics as evidence in UK criminal trials

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Dec 18, 2023

Jack Ramage
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An afternoon on Deptford Beach with Jeshi

The rapper tells us about his new EP The Great Stink and what life has been like for him since the release of his acclaimed debut Universal Credit

Music

Nov 30, 2023

Louis Merrion
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R&B star Nippa on why Tottenham is a breeding ground for good music

As he plays London’s All Points East festival, we catch up with the breakout R&B star to talk self-criticism, DMing Craig David, and the importance of ‘finding your passion’

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Aug 28, 2023

Greg Wetherall
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Lil Tay: A brief explainer on the teen rapper’s sinister world

With all the mystery surrounding Lil Tay’s life and alleged ‘death’, we unpack everything we know about the teen rapper

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Aug 10, 2023

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How rising artist Len represents the new era of UK rap

Ezra Olaoya sits down with Len – the Stockwell-born rapper who’s developed a cult-like following for his genre-blurring sound, captivating stage presence and tongue-in-cheek bars

Music

Aug 02, 2023

Ezra Olaoya
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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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In pictures: the new faces of the UK’s underground rap scenes

Working in London and Manchester, Dazed Clubber Mossy Mcdermott trains his lens on the future legends, fans and fashions that define this ever-evolving subculture

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Jul 20, 2023

Louis Merrion
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The UK rap scenes outside of London to put on your radar

From the north west to the Midlands and Wales, here’s a guide to the eclectic and fast-evolving rap scenes around the UK

Music

Jun 15, 2023

Louis Merrion
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You need to hear Strandz, the Croydon rapper shaking up UK hip-hop

Ahead of the release of a brand new remix for ‘Us Against The World’ featuring Digga D, the rapper tells us more about his influences, and why he believes aliens would love Fela Kuti

Music

Feb 17, 2023

Louis Merrion
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'The spirit of soul lives on’: a deep dive into the Memphis culture scene

The Tennessee city has one of the richest cultural legacies in the US. But for its new generation of creatives, this can be both a blessing and a curse.

Music

Dec 28, 2022

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