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'Daydream' was nominated for six Grammy Awards but ended up winning none. The album sold 224,000 copies in its first week.

‘Daydream’ paved way for future genre blending collabs 25 years later

April 11, 2020

'Middle Child' dropped on Jan. 23 to a well received audience.

J. Cole addresses current state of rap game in new single

January 29, 2019

West accused SNL of bullying for wearing his MAGA hat.

Is Kanye Cancelled? Celebrities further denounce ‘Ye’ after SNL rant

October 8, 2018

Eminem's 'Kill Shot' comes as a response diss to MGK's 'Rap Devil.'

Career ‘Kamikaze’?: Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly feud intensifies

October 1, 2018

Miller in Austin during his 2016 ‘The Divine Feminine’ tour.

Remembering Mac Miller: A career marked by versatility, ingenuity

September 17, 2018

Hip-hop is being used to comment on American tensions.

Hip-hop and rap artists comment on social injustice through music

September 11, 2017

Kanye’s Saint Pablo Tour blesses audiences with god-like performance

Bridget Henderson

September 23, 2016

Kanye West graced Austin with his presence last Wednesday at the Frank Erwin Center for his “Saint Pablo Tour.” Despite the atrocious organization and planning of the entering and ticketing process, Yeezy did not disappoint...

Topper Radio moves to new studio, diversifies student programming

Andrea Guzman

November 30, 2015

At the beginning of the semester Topper Radio made changes to their station, which has broadcasted for over two years now, and the result is a steady amount of listeners.By switching systems to a new studio, their Internet base...

Nas at Fun Fun Fun Fest

Copy Editor

November 3, 2014

Fun Fun Fun Fest will be hosting a few famous rappers this year—like Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz, and even Mc Chris—but none of them can compare to Nas, a native of Queensbridge, New York, and one of the greatest rappers of all time! ...

SZA's first album showcases her potential for a unique style.

New Top Dawg Entertainment artist SZA releases debut EP

April 21, 2014

In case you missed it: five great underrated albums of 2014

Life & Arts Editor

April 14, 2014

Tons of great music is being constantly released, so it is easy to miss out on some albums that you might actually love. Here are five great albums that came out in 2014 that you should pay attention to.1) “You’re Gonna Miss I...

Schoolboy Q’s gangster rap is thoughtful but still shows grit

March 28, 2014