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The Making Of Post Malone’s “rockstar” With Tank God | Deconstructed

Post Malone was already having a good year, filled with accolades and his Platinum debut album Stoney. His new single, […]

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Why Anger Over The National Anthem Is Nothing New In America | Genius News

Over the weekend, almost every NFL team took part in protesting police brutality and the treatment of African Americans in […]

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Dame D.O.L.L.A. “Run It Up” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

Damian Lillard is the star point guard of the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers. In addition to his skills on the court, […]

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Marc E. Bassy “Plot Twist” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

Back in July, singer-songwriter Marc E. Bassy shared “Plot Twist” as the lead single from his upcoming album ‘I’m Here. […]

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Trippie Redd “Bust Down” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

After scoring a Top 50 hit alongside XXXTENTACION with “F**k Love” and earning viral success with his own song “Love […]

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Issa Rae Discusses New Artists She Featured On ‘Insecure’

Insecure creator Issa Rae came to Genius for a live interview with Genius’ Head Of Artist Relations Rob Markman. She […]

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Bad Bunny, Messiah & Ozuna Are Making Latin Trap Music The Hottest New Sound

There’s no question that Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” ruled summer 2017 and Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin saw his song “Mi Gente” rise to the No. […]

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EARTHGANG “Meditate” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

Dreamville signees EARTHGANG (made up of Johnny Venus and Doctur Dot) put out their ‘Rags’ project in early September, the […]

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Raekwon Predicts Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar & Migos Will Win At The 2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards

The 2017 BET Hip-Hop Awards are set to air on Tuesday, October 10 at 8/7 central, and fans are clamoring […]

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Astrid S “Think Before I Talk” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

Norwegian singer-songwriter Astrid S first gained popularity thanks to her appearance on Norway’s ‘Pop Idol’ TV show in 2013, and […]

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Rico Nasty “Poppin” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

Back in June, DMV rapper Rico Nasty unleashed the WhoisMike-produced “Poppin,” a track that was inspired by a Twitter beef […]

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Rihanna, SZA, Cardi B, and Jhené Aiko Prove “Unladylike” Ladies Are Winning 2017 | Genius News

Cardi B is on top of the world right now with her track “Bodak Yellow.” The song hit No. 1 […]

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G-Eazy “No Limit” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

G-Eazy recently announced that his third album ‘The Beautiful & Damned’ is dropping this fall, and in early September he […]

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How YBN Nahmir Broke 10 Million Views With His First Video “Rubbin Off The Paint” | Genius News

At just 17 years old, Birmingham, Ala. rapper YBN Nahmir is the latest artist to emerge from the recent crop […]

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The Story Behind U.K Comedian Michael Dapaah’s Viral “Man’s Not Hot” Freestyle | Genius News

In late August, U.K. comedian Michael Dapaah went viral with his “Fire in the Booth” freestyle on BBC 1Xtra. After seeing its runaway popularity, he decided […]

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The History Of Sister Nancy’s “Bam Bam” | Genius News

The music of reggae legend Sister Nancy has played a pivotal role in hip-hop for over 30 years, but she’s […]

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DRAM “Gilligan” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

DRAM linked up with A$AP Rocky and Juicy J back in April for “Gilligan,” a bouncy track that references the […]

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Sabrina Carpenter “Why” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

Teen singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter’s first true brush with show business was on ‘Law And Order: Special Victims Unit,’ […]

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The Evolution Of Lil Wayne | Rewind

Lil Wayne has been rapping since he was a child and worked his way to the top of the charts. […]

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The Making of SZA’s “The Weekend” With ThankGod4Cody | Deconstructed

SZA’s debut album ‘Ctrl’ was one of the most anticipated albums of the year, and the project’s sixth track “The […]

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A Genius Conversation With Issa Rae on the Music of ‘Insecure’

‘Insecure’ creator Issa Rae came to Genius on September 5th for a live interview with Genius’ Head Of Artist Relations […]

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How Lil Peep, Lil Uzi Vert, and Trippie Redd Are Bringing Back Emo | Genius News

With the release of his debut album ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Part 1,’ Long Beach rapper Lil Peep has […]

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The Making of Denzel Curry’s “Ultimate” With Ronny J | Deconstructed

Carol City, Fl. rapper Denzel Curry was already making a name for himself in 2016 but his breakout single “Ultimate” […]

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Issa Rae Explains The Frank Ocean References In Season Two Of ‘Insecure’

‘Insecure’ creator Issa Rae came to Genius on September 5th for a live interview with Genius’ Head Of Artist Relations […]

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Lil Baby “My Dawg” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

Atlanta rapper Lil Baby has just started his budding rap career, with April’s “Days Off” being the first song he […]

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What Post Malone’s “rockstar” Says About The Evolution Of Rockstars | Genius News

Post Malone recently dropped “rockstar,” the lead single to his upcoming sophomore album ‘beerbongs and bentleys.’ The Louis Bell and […]

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Billie Eilish “COPYCAT” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

California teen singer Billie Eilish first found music as an 8-year-old in the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. This year, she […]

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Jacquees “B.E.D.” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

Atlanta singer Jacquees has already worked with artists like Young Thug, Chris Brown, and DeJ Loaf after inking a record […]

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Camila Cabello Visits A Psychic & Reveals Her Songwriting Secrets | IRL

Cuban-born, Florida-raised singer Camila Cabello is still prepping her debut album, ‘The Hurting, The Healing, The Loving’ and has already […]

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G Herbo “Red Snow” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

Chicago rapper G Herbo first burst onto the scene with Lil Bibby on the 2013 song “Kill S**t,” with the […]

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Rich Homie Quan “Gamble” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

After a hiatus from making music, Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan jumped back on the scene with his mixtape ‘Back […]

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How JAY-Z Pays Homage To Hispanic Culture In His Lyrics | Genius News

It’s Hispanic Heritage month and when it comes to hip-hop few have paid homage to Hispanic culture quite like JAY-Z. […]

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Nick Jonas “Find You” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

Texan pop singer Nick Jonas started in theater as a child, and worked at his craft until he became a […]

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The History of Rappers & Cartoons | Genius News

Cartoons, like rap, are expressions of art. It’s no surprise that rappers have made been lending their voices (and likenesses) […]

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Kelela “LMK” Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

Washington, D.C. singer Kelela has always put a unique spin on R&B, linking her haunting yet emotive vocals with futuristic […]

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Is Lil Uzi Vert Hip-Hop’s Marilyn Manson? | Genius News

Lil Uzi Vert has been vocal about how Marilyn Manson has influenced his music and style—praising him in interviews and […]

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