The FADER’s rap columnist Vivian Medithi shares the best 30 rap songs of 2024 including selections from Drake, Ice Spice, Kendrick Lamar, Lazer Dim 700, and more.
Read rap critic Vivian Medithi's review of Nettspend's debut album, 'Bad Ass F*cking Kid,' out December 6, 2024.
The FADER's Vivian Medithi reviews Kendrick Lamar's new album 'GNX,' a West Coast pastiche that strives for title belt status.
In this week's Rap Column, Vivian Medithi breaks down rap's presence at the 2025 Grammys.
The FADER's rap critic Vivian Medithi reviews Ken Carson's Chaos tour and looks at the state of rage rap in 2024.
An interview with RADA, a Russo-British singer who makes "EDM meets R&B meets rap meets pop," about her song "payme," Rihanna, and new music.
Sexyy Red brought superstar vibes to her “Sexyy Red 4 President” tour stop in Columbus, Ohio. Read our review here.
Chow Lee goes deep on his new album Sex Drive in his interview for this week's Rap Column.
Read a tribute to Houston rapper and DJ Beatking, the Club Godzilla who passed away tragically on August 15.
In this week's Rap Column, Vivian Medithi pens an introduction to the far-reaching sounds of Pretty V.
In this week's Rap Column, Vivian Medithi looks at the involvement of rappers in the 2024 presidential race, and what it means for the culture.
On their new joint single "Tough," Lana Del Rey and Quavo opt for something deeper than your average country-rap cash-in.
