How Hip-Hop Reached Peak Guitar
The key feature of a popular hip-hop song in 2021—besides a Lil Baby verse—is guitars. What makes the sound so prevalent?
Juvenile’s “Vax That Thang Up” Is a Public Service Announcement
The New Orleans hip-hop legend told VICE why he felt a responsibility to turn “Back That Azz Up” into a new message for pandemic times.
How the Big Boy Got on the Roof
FatsDaBarber, one-half of the duo behind the viral song, told VICE a studio version of the summer banger is heading to streaming services soon.
BFB Da Packman Is Ready to Quit His Day Job
The Houston-based rapper and USPS employee spoke to VICE the day before dropping his album, which features an eclectic roster of rappers from Benny the Butcher to Coi Leray.
How ‘Normal Country’ Became Internet Shorthand for ‘Bad Country’
The phrase is a common response to the bleakest stories imaginable. But communications experts say it can have a deeper effect on how we perceive the world.
Megyn Kelly Picked a Bizarre Way to Promote ‘Ziwe’
The conservative figure shared a complaint that an episode of the Showtime comedy series “exemplifies hate speech against white women.” Is Kelly angling for a guest spot?
How “Sheesh” Became Hip-Hop’s Favorite Ad-Lib
The sound, prominent in songs like Young Thug’s “Digits” and Drakeo the Ruler’s “Flu Flamming,” is the Swiss army knife of musical garnishes.
Dry Scooping Pre-Workout Is a Terrible Idea
The viral trend of shoveling powdered stimulants directly into your mouth is dangerous, and can be fatal.
Chris Gethard's New Special Is an Ode to DIY
The comedy-special-slash-documentary required a favor from the legendary band Jawbreaker, an alligator, and a performance at a pancake breakfast.
Faith and Pain: How Morray Became North Carolina's Next Hip-Hop Phenom
By weaving his worst moments into his music, the 28-year-old rapper now has a hit song, a record deal, and a co-sign from J. Cole.
‘Pause with Sam Jay’ Seeks Out Black Conservatives In Its Debut Episode
The show is a thoughtful and unconventional comedy series from the ‘Saturday Night Live’ writer.
Big Rube Is Still Your Favorite Rapper’s Favorite Narrator
VICE checked in with the Outkast and Offset-approved legend to talk about poetry, hip-hop, and how he chooses his collaborators.