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Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’ is a true work of art from start to finish. It’s an ethereal collection of music that proves he was lightyears ahead of his time. My only gripe is he’s not here to enjoy the reactions to his incredible experiment.

Rest in peace Mac 🙏🏽

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Episode 1 of my new #RapBasel series is here!

I sat down with Museum of Graffiti co-founders Alan Ket & Allison Freidin to talk about their vision for the museum, Ket’s early years as a graffiti artist, their plans for #ArtBaselMiami & more. Stream now on all platforms!

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Freestyle music making a comeback through hip-hop >>>>

Between Fat Joe’s “Paradise” and Kendrick’s “Squabble Up,” it’s been fun to watch rappers pay homage to the sounds my parents grew up on.

Keep ‘em coming

Nas reacts to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ album:

“Always inspired by my brother KL. Keeping the essence of this shit alive and at the forefront. Salute King!”

This is why Dot shouted him out. Real recognize real 💯

KDot is undefeated right now, but never underestimate Lil Wayne. It’s gonna get real ugly the second Weezy flicks that lighter in the booth.

What’s your 10/10 album?

Mine:

Honest question for #Blacksky

Does Wayne not understand how he came or is coming across with his woe is me behavior in this whole super bowl halftime show deal; or is his inner circle just gasing him ?

That bar from Kendrick was speaking more of disappointment in what happened.

Lil Wayne speaks after Kendrick Lamar addressed the Super Bowl controversy on his #GNX album.

“No one really wants destruction, not even me but I shall destroy if disturbed” 👀

I peeped that but he doesn’t need to include it at this point 😂 Maybe he’s saving it for the deluxe?

Surprise! #KendrickLamar’s new album #GNX has finally arrived. 12 tracks featuring #SZA, #AzChike, #Mustard and more. All 🔥🔥🔥

“squabble up”, “hey now”, “luther” and “tv off” go hard AF! What’s your favorite song(s) so far??

Travis Scott teases a “new chapter” after confirming he will close out #Coachella:

“Y’ALL 🥷🏽 GOT TILL APRIL CAUSE IM COMING”

Coachella’s 2025 lineup has been revealed. Post Malone, Lady Gaga, Green Day & Travis Scott will headline w/ sets from Missy Elliott, Three 6 Mafia, Mustard, T-Pain, Megan Thee Stallion and more.

What was the best part about Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw last night?

Watching him perform ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ in full for the first time was incredible but there were plenty of other wild moments

Hmmmm. Gonna say Doechii (and, of course, reissue of the year goes to MF DOOM)… 🧐

SOUL BURGER

Cordae had the best release of the week next to Young Nudy and Pi’erre Bourne. #TheCrossroads is too 🔥🔥

Burning question of the night:

Tyson or Paul?

Peace! Allow me to re-introduce myself. I go by the name of Tony MC. I’ve been a hip-hop journalist since 2013 & have contributed to numerous music publications over the years. I’m currently serving as Hip-Hop Editor/Digital HH Program Director for iHeartRadio

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Good morning. Young Nudy and Pi’erre Bourne did it again. #Slimerre2 is 🔥🔥🔥 idc what anyone says!

Bob Vylan, Tyler The Creator, Vince Staples, Schoolboy Q

Doechii showed up and she’s not going anywhere.

schoolboy 🙂‍↕️ blue lips is on repeat!!

LL COOL J - The Force is my fave hip hop album from 2024 (and prob top 5 for my AOTY)
Shout out superb production from Q-Tip

Also feeling the new albums from

Previous Industries
Heems
Cavalier
Your Old Droog
Conway the Machine
Common & Pete Rock

‘The Force’ was dope. Q-Tip’s production never disappoints and LL did his thing. I can live w/o some of the collabs but overall incredible body of work.

In my opinion, JPEGMAFIA.