On their new joint single "Tough," Lana Del Rey and Quavo opt for something deeper than your average country-rap cash-in.
Read an interview with skaiwater about working with Lil Nas X, why they hate asking for help, and their new album #gigi.
Read an interview with d0llywood1 about her forthcoming mixtape This is just a Dream (and soon I will awake), the evolution of hyperpop and digicore, and double standards in underground rap.
Read an interview with Wolfacejoeyy, a vital new voice in sexy drill, on his new album Valentino.
Read an interview with Anycia about her debut album Princess Pop That, touring with Veeze, her favorite horror movies, and more.
Read an interview with tdf on his upcoming project i love you 4, haters, and forming lasting collaborations.
The FADER's Nadine Smith went to Big Ears 2024, catching shows by André 3000 and Armand Hammer.
The FADER's Nadine Smith looks at the influence of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama across rap music history.
Read The FADER's interview with Atlanta rapper Bear1Boss about wrestling, Atlanta rap, and his new mixtape SUPER BOSS!.
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.
The FADER's Nadine Smith remembers her five years spent writing about rap for Pitchfork, and describes how the site's coverage helped nurture new voices.
In this week's Rap Column, The FADER's Nadine Smith chooses 5 standout rap mixtapes originally hosted on DatPiff and now stored on the Internet Archive, featuring Boosie Badazz, Denzel Curry, and more.
