After Kendrick Lamar's epic diss of almost everyone in the rap game, why are people acting like playing the dozens is new in hip hop? [GL]
The tracklist for Songs for a Healthier America, the album "sponsored"
by First Lady Michelle Obama promoting healthier lifestyles, felt tired out of the gate includes music from Jordin Sparks, Ashanti and Run DMC. [DB]
A
moment of reflection: Hardcore fans celebrated as hip-hop turned 40
this week -- but questioned whether the original message has gotten
lost. [NPR]
Producer Ebony "Wondagirl" Oshunrinde'sbeats on Jay Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail have gained steady attention, but at age 16, she declared future work will come "after she's done her homework." [THR]