Riley Wallace
Riley Wallace is a Toronto-based writer, married vegetarian, vinyl-head, and hip-hop dad. You can follow him on Twitter @specialdesigns.
Vic Mensa’s Prison Abolition Mission Overshadows His Lyricism On ‘I TAPE’
The Chicago rapper's latest snack-sized project gives weight to his ongoing plight for justice and reform above all.
With his 'Plugs I Met' sequel, Benny adds a well-rounded arc to his discography with guest spots from 2 Chainz, Fat Joe, Jim Jones, Rick Hyde and the late Chinx.
The 6 God can dominate on auto-pilot but the results don't have the same pizzazz of his biggest hits.
Fred The Godson's Final Video "Garcias (Ascension Theme)" Drops In Support Of His Posthumous New LP
The visual is the last one filmed by the South Bronx MC before his untimely COVID-19 related death last April.
Brooklyn Drill Boss Sheff G's Melodic Bars Has Earned A HipHopDX Rising Star 2021 Slot!
Unless you've been sleeping under a rock, it's impossible to miss the Brooklyn MC's foot planted on the gas with the weight of concrete.
Mouthy Rap Songs Like BRS Kash's 'Throat Baby' Have Been Blowing Up For Years
When it comes to making NSFW headbangers (pun intended), it would appear that BRS Kash is in great historical company with the likes of Lil Wayne and Juicy J.
Through various name drops of his usual suspects of MGK and Ja Rule, the Rap God may not break any ground here. Still, there's more than enough to garner praise from his fans.
12 Christmas Rap Songs You Absolutely CANNOT Play Around Children
From Snoop Dogg to Gucci Mane, Khia to Eazy-E, singing these holiday tracks is likely to get you on the naughty list.
While theatres may have been closed, there was plenty to stream in 2020.
Biggest Hip Hop Comebacks of 2020
These rappers returned to the public with new music in 2020.
Review: T.I.'s 'The L.I.B.R.A.' Is Proof The Self-Proclaimed King Of The South Hasn't Lost His Edge
The ATL heavyweight balances heartfelt tribute, real-life learnings, sociopolitical musings and good old fashioned mainstream fodder.
The Origins Of Gucci Mane & Jeezy's Bad Blood Beef
How a series of misunderstandings set off a chain reaction that's dragged on for the past 15 years.
When it comes to the newer independent wave of Hip Hop, the answer to the album's rhetorical question is, in fact, Gunn himself.
Review: Conway The Machine's 'From King To A GOD' Marks A Glow-Up For The Griselda Rapper
The Buffalo native paints a broader and more removed retrospective from his past life — with assistance from Hit-Boy, Freddie Gibbs, Alchemist, Lloyd Banks and shockingly, Westside Gunn and Benny The Butcher.
Boldy James' Unreleased Song Stash Includes A Dilla-Produced LP
The newest Griselda member talks Jay Versace-assisted "The Versace Tape" and aging backward.
Breaking out of the "kid with the funny videos" box, Jay has become a clear champion within Griselda's creative circle.
Review: 'King's Disease' Is Food For True Nas Fans' Soul
Twenty-seven years later, the now 46-year-old MC has managed to craft a body of work with the right ingredients to age into a personal classic.
20 Rap Songs Just As Filthy As Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion's 'WAP'
Headphones highly suggested for this list of NSFW bangers from the likes of Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Ghostface Killah, Snoop Dogg and more.
Method Man & Math Hoffa Lyrically Spar In Epic Battle Rap
The founding Wu-Tang Clan member brought the pain against the battle rap staple during the pre-recorded face off.
RZA & Ghostface Killah Get Political On' Fight For Equality' Duet
The Abbott said in a statement, "The song was inspired by what the four heroes of the film have to tread through to get their bearings in an unjust system."