Dispatches from the absurdist subterranean of battle rap, which Steven Louis argues is a high form of social intelligence and an enduring space for authenticity.

The latest Rap-Up features new jams from SahBabii, Shordie Shordie, Ralfy the Plug and others.

Bay Area fans still haven’t made peace with the streaky, once-beloved guard’s sudden exit.

Paley Martin speaks to the Jamaican artist about his debut album From Within, embracing imperfection within his music, being the rare case of addressing mental health in reggae and more.

Pranav Trewn takes his turn paying respect to the late great Ka, whose writing on "Borrowed Time" serves as a hard-fought inner monologue.

Jackson Diianni speaks to half of the pioneering electro-punk duo Suicide about playing multiple live instruments before "looping," Christian imagery, avoiding what critics write and more.

For the third edition of No Country For Old Men, Son Raw details the long and winding road that Tyler, The Creator's career has taken, pushing his vision forward every step of the way.

Donald Morrison serves up this week's Rap-Up, highlighting a new standout from Kodak Black's latest offering, an underground Bandcamp exclusive, new Rx Papi and more.

In Sam Ribakoff's tribute to Ka, he details how the Brownsville artist was much more than a rapper – a poet, short story writer, and philosopher all in one.

As corporations big and small continue to engage in unlawful practices, gouging prices for in-demand shows, concert tickets are more expensive than ever, Pranav Trewn writes.