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Afroman just won his trial against the Ohio police who sued him. They raided his house. He made a song about it. They sued him. He won. This is the most Afroman thing that has ever happened.

J. Cole says he has genuine love for both Drake and Kendrick Lamar. In an era where everyone has to pick a side, Cole chose both. That takes more courage than picking one. What do you think. Is it possible to love both?

Latto reveals she's pregnant and 21 Savage is holding her baby bump. The way this was announced. The timing. The visual. This is culture. Congratulations to both of them.

Ye just settled a sampling dispute ahead of his new album. What is the greatest sample flip in hip hop history? The kind where the original artist heard it and said yeah that is better than mine.

Kendrick Lamar is not having a moment. He is the measure. hiphopweeklymagazine.com/kendrick-lamar…

Lil Wayne says he can never be replaced by AI. Agree or disagree? Can AI ever write a verse that hits like Wayne in his prime?

Jay-Z just announced Reasonable Doubt and Blueprint anniversary concerts. Two albums that changed hip hop forever. On stage together. This is bigger than a tour. This is a history lesson. The culture is watching.

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The difference between a platform and a brand is what happens when you turn the algorithm off. If nobody sees your content tomorrow, does your audience still know who you are? That is the question every artist and every media company should be asking right now.

33 years ago today, The Pharcyde released "Passin' Me By." One of the most timeless records in hip hop. If you know, you know. If you don't, go listen right now. What song from the 90s still sounds like it could drop today?

Joy, Rendered in High Resolution. hiphopweeklymagazine.com/joy-rendered-i…

Best opening track on any hip hop album ever. Go.

Mystikal Pleads Guilty to Rape, Faces 20 Years in Prison - Report The culture is watching. What's your take?

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani just shared his all-time top 5 rappers. A progressive politician who won by organizing, not fundraising, and he leads with hip hop. That tells you everything about where the culture sits in 2026. What would YOUR top 5 look like?

Mystikal pleaded guilty to rape and faces 20 years in prison. At what point do we stop separating the art from the artist? Where is that line for you?

The brands winning right now are the ones that don't just market to culture. They participate in it. Hip hop taught business everything it knows. Most boardrooms still aren't listening.

Joy, Rendered in High Resolution. A portrait of Gianna Dorsey. hiphopweeklymagazine.com/joy-rendered-i…