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JAŸ-Z Extends '444:' Everything We Loved in Music This Week
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JAŸ-Z Extends '444:' Everything We Loved in Music This Week

All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week.

For YOASOBI, Every Track Is a Distinct Micro-World of Narrative and Sound
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For YOASOBI, Every Track Is a Distinct Micro-World of Narrative and Sound

The J-pop powerhouse duo connects with Hypebeast to discuss their latest ‘THE BOOK for,’ album, collaboration with ‘Overwatch’ and what goes on behind the scenes at the studio.

Nettspend's Gucci Pop-Up Proved the Continuing Convergence of High Fashion and the Hip Hop Underground
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Nettspend's Gucci Pop-Up Proved the Continuing Convergence of High Fashion and the Hip Hop Underground

While the underground scene’s new guard reigned supreme in Paris, the rapper’s Generation Gucci x ‘early life crisis’ event shut down SoHo.

Welcome to the LAUZZA Generation
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Welcome to the LAUZZA Generation

The faceless director behind the UK’s foremost music platform sits down with Hypebeast to discuss creative processes, the journey of bringing LAUZZAview to life and how it’s evolved from a solo directorial moniker into a shared community identity.

Drake's Career Becomes Case Study in Concordia University's New Fall 2026 Course
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Drake's Career Becomes Case Study in Concordia University's New Fall 2026 Course

“Drake: Media, Myth & Manhood” examines The Boy’s catalog, OVO’s rise, and the systems that shape modern hip-hop careers.

JAŸ-Z 30 Is In Full Swing: A Closer Look Inside the Activations Across New York City
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JAŸ-Z 30 Is In Full Swing: A Closer Look Inside the Activations Across New York City

As well as all the collectables and merchandise that accompany the living archive.


Inside EVAN's Reinvention: The Story Behind His Alternative Rock Debut "Ride or Die"
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Inside EVAN's Reinvention: The Story Behind His Alternative Rock Debut "Ride or Die"

The soloist, formerly of ENHYPEN as Heeseung, reflects on his alternative rock debut and the emotional B-side “Overflow.”

The Final Playlist Dump of June 2026
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The Final Playlist Dump of June 2026

Another split from the hip hop underground and pop it girls, with new singles from EsDeeKid and El Cousteau up against those from Charli XCX and Phoebe Bridgers.

Lil Wayne Explains Why He Will Never Do a VERZUZ Battle
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Lil Wayne Explains Why He Will Never Do a VERZUZ Battle

Unearthed full audio from DJ Drama’s “Gangsta Grillz Podcast” reveals Weezy’s ultimate, hyper-confident reason for avoiding the legendary battle stage.

John Glacier: Breaking the Ice
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John Glacier: Breaking the Ice

On the brink of her second album, UK experimental rapper and producer John Glacier meditates on joy as resistance and why culture is the one thing you can’t kill. Read our Digital Cover on the artist quietly becoming one of music’s most essential voices.

Stagnancy Is SWAVAY’s Biggest Enemy
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Stagnancy Is SWAVAY’s Biggest Enemy

Ahead of his upcoming headlining tour, the Atlanta rapper gets honest. Sure, he feels counted out, but really, he’s just happy we’re finally talking about him.

JAY-Z Opens Up in a New Eight-Part HBO Documentary Directed by Rick Rubin
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JAY-Z Opens Up in a New Eight-Part HBO Documentary Directed by Rick Rubin

‘JAŸ-Z IN’ 8 debuts this fall, with Daniel Kaluuya among its executive producers.

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