On the heels of Kevin Gates's new album The Ceremony, Nadine Smith looks back on the rapper's beguiling and fascinating public and sonic personas.
Watch Drake's "Rich Baby Daddy" video featuring Sexyy Red and SZA.
Watch the video for “go!,” a single from bbymutha’s newly announced sophomore LP, sleep paralysis.
A documentary on music fandom called Stans is in the works with Eminem credited as a producer.
Listen to “R&B,” a new song from the New York rapper-producer duo of MIKE and Tony Seltzer.
A new federal lawsuit filed in New York this week details allegations Russell Simmons raped a Def Jam employee at his Manhattan home in the 1990s.
Lil Yachty and James Blake announce details of Bad Cameo, a collaborative album due to be released soon.
Listen to Dai Dreamin’, a new EP from queer Queens rapper Dai Burger.
Listen to “RiTchie Valens,” the debut solo single from Injury Reserve and By Storm’s RiTchie.
Listen to SUPER BOSS!, a new album from Atlanta rapper Bear1Boss.
In this week's Rap Blog, The FADER's Vivian Medithi spotlights "Sideways," the new single from City Girls rapper JT.
The FADER's New Music Friday roundup collects the most notable album releases every week. Today, hear projects from LIttle Simz, BabyDrill, Helado Negro, and more.
