Was Playboi Carti's 'I Am Music' Album Worth the Wait?
After five long years, Playboi Carti returns with his third studio album—a sprawling swamp of rage that tests patience, defies conventions and arguably reaffirms his place at the razor's edge of hip-hop. But was it worth the wait?
From Eye Candy to Icon: Unpacking the Role of the Video Vixen in Hip-Hop
Women in hip-hop have taken centre stage, giving a voice to the vixen and righting the wrongs of a testosterone-fuelled landscape.
'Belly' and Its Enduring Fashion Legacy: How Hip-Hop Cinema Redefined Streetwear
The Culture Crypt examines how the titular 1998 crime thriller revolutionised fashion by fusing streetwear with high-end luxury, setting the stage for today's thread-woven status quo.
Breaking the Silence: Allegations, Accountability, and Misogynoir in Black Entertainment
The Black bourgeoisie has a problem…
When Rappers and Sneakers Collide: A Case Study
All Nas needed was one mic, but if you ask any of these rappers, they might prefer a FootLocker discount…
Keep it Playa: Immortalising the Legacy of Static Major
Remembering the Louisville Legend.
Resilience, Rhymes, and Retribution: Life Lessons From 50 Cent's 'Power of the Dollar'
Before he got rich, it all started with a dollar and a dream…
Kendrick's Pop Out: Reflections on the Monumental Rap Beef That Made History
Sometimes, you gotta pop out and…
The Crescent and the Mic: The Influence of Islam on Hip-Hop Culture
From Frank Ocean's "Bad Religion" to Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop", why is the Qur'an so frequently quoted in hip-hop?