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Xavier, So Blessed
Music Hypebeast Magazine

Xavier, So Blessed

In our cover story from Issue 38 of Hypebeast Magazine, Xaviersobased opens up about protecting his independence, taking underground rap mainstream, and why caring about people matters more than playing the part.

Wiz Khalifa Found His Runner's High
Music

Wiz Khalifa Found His Runner's High

The rapper traded 12-hour stoned studio sessions for long-distance runs, and now he’s soundtracking yours as the face of Spotify’s Running Mode. 

Veeze Breaks Down His Best Bars
Music

Veeze Breaks Down His Best Bars

From ‘Ganger’ classics to day one deep cuts, the Detroit rapper tells us the stories behind some of his standout lyrics in a rare on-camera interview.

John Glacier: Breaking the Ice
Music

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.

Sexyy Red: Raunchy, Raw, and Running the Game
Music

Sexyy Red: Raunchy, Raw, and Running the Game

In our digital exclusive, Sexyy Red proves once again she doesn’t just make hits — the musician makes moments.

GLD Links Up with Lil Durk to Launch New Jewelry Collection
Fashion

GLD Links Up with Lil Durk to Launch New Jewelry Collection

Presented by GLD
“Only The Family” honors the spirit of community through a selection of pendants, necklaces, and bracelets.


Sudan's Rising Stars: Rap Renaissance Meets Resilience
Music

Sudan's Rising Stars: Rap Renaissance Meets Resilience

Meet the Sudanese artists inspiring change through street rap.

Celebrate 50 Years of Hip-Hop With These 5 Upcoming Concerts
Music

Celebrate 50 Years of Hip-Hop With These 5 Upcoming Concerts

See DJ Kool Herc, Run-DMC, the Wu-Tang Clan and more perform live this summer.

How Rapper BK' Uses Technology to Immerse the Audience in his Narrative
Music

How Rapper BK' Uses Technology to Immerse the Audience in his Narrative

“The important thing is to let your art flow.”

OneOf Honors Biggie Smalls' Legacy Through 'The Sky's the Limit' NFT Collection
NFT

OneOf Honors Biggie Smalls' Legacy Through 'The Sky's the Limit' NFT Collection

Fans can collectively license the audio recording of the rapper’s famous “Fulton Street Freestyle.”

Academy of Contemporary Music Offers UK's First Rap & MC Degree
Music

Academy of Contemporary Music Offers UK's First Rap & MC Degree

Available at its Birmingham and Guilford campuses.

Chinese Rappers Speculate on China's Hip-Hop Ban
Music

Chinese Rappers Speculate on China's Hip-Hop Ban

We spoke to four artists and industry figures to gain insight.

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