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‘A lot of rich guys arguing’: inside the rap beef of the decade with Drake, Kendrick Lamar and more
Future, Rick Ross and Kanye West are among those currently being drawn into one of the fieriest disputes in rap history. Is it good for the culture – and could it depose Drake from the top?
Thomas Hobbs
23, Apr, 2024 @9:47 AM
‘The spirits of my ancestors empower me’: jazz great Idris Ackamoor on Afrofuturism, activism and André 3000
A musical seeker since childhood, the 73-year-old’s journeys have taken him from lessons with Cecil Taylor to a formative tour of Africa and now work with the Outkast star. He explains why he’s still chasing the next chapter
Thomas Hobbs
09, Apr, 2024 @2:39 PM
RollerCoaster Tycoon at 25: ‘It’s mind-blowing how it inspired me’
Real-world rollercoaster designers and the game’s creator, Chris Sawyer, reflect on the impact of the primitive-looking theme park sim that became a late 90s icon
Thomas Hobbs
22, Mar, 2024 @12:06 PM
D-Block Europe: Rolling Stone review – captivating music only underscores rap duo’s superficial lyrics
Despite their ability to make a hit single, anything that approaches depth on the album is immediately overlooked in favour of misogynistic sex talk or tirades about luxury items
Thomas Hobbs
05, Jan, 2024 @8:00 AM
Busta Rhymes: ‘David Bowie’s Hunky Dory is the illest music ever’
Answering your questions as he releases new album Blockbusta, the veteran MC recalls his childhood in Morecambe, fiery encounters with 2Pac and his love of Benny Hill
As told to Thomas Hobbs
14, Dec, 2023 @2:00 PM
Giggs & Diddy review – potent chemistry unites Peckham and NYC
Flashy dad-dancing music mogul Diddy and growling south London rapper Giggs energise the crowd with a relentless string of hits and guests
Thomas Hobbs
08, Nov, 2023 @12:21 PM
‘They should be called Bruce-’em-ups’ – how Bruce Lee shaped fighting games
Fifty years since the death of the martial arts film superstar, we look at how he inspired generations of games developers – and helped take the beat-’em-up mainstream
Thomas Hobbs
28, Aug, 2023 @9:30 AM
‘It was freaking bananas!’: rap luminaries on the defining moments from 50 years of hip-hop
From Brooklyn block parties to globe-trotting glory, some of the biggest names in hip-hop share their personal highlights from five decades of rap, rebellion and raising the roof
As told to Thomas Hobbs
25, Aug, 2023 @6:00 AM
‘Such a beautiful creature’: Chris Packham, Dan Snow and more on their favourite museum exhibit
Five UK museums are up for a £120,000 prize. So what’s the best item in each of them? From a sleeping beauty to an extinct bird, famous fans pick their most treasured object
Thomas Hobbs
10, Jul, 2023 @4:00 AM
Avril Lavigne review – raucous high school reunion for the sk8er dads
Creating a nostalgic pop punk party for fans of her noughties hits, the Canadian remains a great singer and performer
Thomas Hobbs
10, May, 2023 @12:40 PM
Wireless festival 2022: weekend one review – Playboi Carti stomps on the competition
Across three days of raging rap, it’s Little Simz, Rico Nasty and Tyler, the Creator who also stand out with their imagination and mic technique
Thomas Hobbs
04, Jul, 2022 @12:38 PM
Big Boi: ‘Hip-hop is the sound of the rebellious, a universal love language’
Answering questions from Guardian readers, the rap hero discusses the greatness of Kate Bush, George Clinton, drum’n’bass, and Outkast’s unreleased music
As told to Thomas Hobbs
02, Dec, 2021 @3:00 PM
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