On this week's episode, Memphis Bleek is trying to get a verse from Jay-Z on his new album. Havoc and Alchemist tease new music from Mobb Deep. And Vegas's thoughts on the new album from Freeway and Jake One, "Stimulus Package 2." Let's talk about it! Check out the latest chapter in my book: "Experience Hip-Hop: The Low End Theory" Hip-Hop Now Podc…

On this week's episode, Memphis Bleek is trying to get a verse from Jay-Z on his new album. Havoc and Alchemist tease new music from Mobb Deep. And Vegas's thoughts on the new album from Freeway and Jake One, "Stimulus Package 2." Let's talk about it! Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android device…

On this week's episode, Is Kendrick Lamar milking his victory against Drake? Nas's debut album "Illmatic" is crowned Greatest Rap Album of All-Time by Billboard. Vegas reviews new albums from Eminem and Common/Pete Rock! Let's talk about it! Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android devices: HHNP Be…

On this week's episode, Questlove champions unsung hip-hop artist. Childish Gambino has a "perspective" on Drake v Kendrick, and Vegas's thoughts on Lupe Fiasco's new album, "Samurai!" Let's talk about it! Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android devices: HHNP Best of 2024 So Far Hip-Hop Now Podcas…

On this week's episode, Nas announces that the classic hip-hop film, "Beat Street" is being adapted for stage. A brand new Clipse album has been offically confirmed! Vegas gives his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's "Pop Out" concert. Let's talk about it! Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android devices…

Styles P gets set to retire his solo career. Benny the Butcher says that Lloyd Banks is one of the best emcees ever. Common and Pete Rock keep the hype train rolling with their latest single, "Dreamin'". Let's talk about it all! Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android devices: HHNP Best of 2024 So…

It's HHNP's "Best of 2024 So Far"! What are yours? Check out the "Best of 2024 So Far" playlist on Apple Music, available on Apple and Android devices: HHNP Best of 2024 So Far Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_sourc…

As a bonus episode I list my "Top 5 Hip-Hop Beats" of all time! What are yours? Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phon…

As a bonus episode I list my "Top 5 Hip-Hop Emcees" of all time! What are yours? Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Pho…

As a bonus episode I list my "Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums" of all time! What are yours? Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Pho…

In this episode, Eminem releases the first single and video from his upcoming album. Drake reference tracks pop up everywhere and fans question his pen game! Ice Cube seems to think "No Vaseline" is the greatest diss record of all time. Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7Now…

In this episode there is a new docu-series releasing in June all about music piracy from the late 90s and early 2000s. Apple Music releases a "100 Best Albums" list, and Ghostface Killah says that storytelling is missing from today's hip-hop generation. Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EU…

As a bonus episode I am reviewing the book "Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City" by Adam J. Criblez. This book links the new cultural expression of hip-hop culture and Knicks culture in the 1970s, amongst other things. Follow Adam Criblez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcriblez Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube…

In this episode are my thoughts on the new album from Rapsody, "Please Don't Cry". Lupe Fiasco has a new album on the way. Is 2Pac's "Hit Em Up" the greatest diss record of all-time? Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevans…

In this episode are my thoughts on new albums from Conway the Machine and Ghostface Killah, LL doesn't want Flute music from Andre 3000, and Game drops a new diss record aimed at Rick Ross. Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://…

On this episode we recap the epic rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake! Like, Subscribe, Comment, and Share Today! Support my Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/Hiphopnow Video version: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA Check out articles about Hip-Hop and more: http://www.enterdadome.com That Time in Hip-Hop recommendati…

Rest in Peace to Dallas Penn, and the state of Hip-Hop Journalism. Ghostace Killah has a new album on the way and the lead single features Nas! Kendrick just dropped another diss record aimed at Drake called "6:16 in LA"! Let's talk about it! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH8…

Kendrick has responded to Drake, and it's Euphoria! Let's talk about it! Learn more about my featured guest Ahk and his work here: https://nine7media.org Ranking Raekwon albums: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support…

Celebrating 30 years of Outkast's debut album! Eminem announces the title of his new Summer 2024 album. 2Pac's estate denys Drake his perceived battle rap glory. Let's talk about! Ranking Raekwon albums: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=nav…

Nas and Dj Premier drop a new song and announce an upcoming album! Lupe Fiasco challenges everyone to a battle. Celebrating 30 years of Nas's debut album "Illmatic"! Let's talk about! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?ut…

Q-Tip has 3 projects coming soon! "The Fall Off" fan theory? What's in my current listening rotation and more? Let's talk about! Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreo…

My review of the new J. Cole project, "Might Delete Later" and the Kendrick Lamar diss response track "7 Minute Drill". Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hip…

*Note: Soooooo, J Cole dropped a response to Kendrick on a new project, "Might Delete Later." Be on the lookout for a bonus episode with my thoughts on that. Now back to your regularly scheduled program... I'm not the biggest Roc Marciano fan. Artist vs A.I. is a thing. Drake don't got no Ether for them boys yet? Let's talk about! Hip-Hop Now Podca…

Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, or YouTube Music? Pick your poison...let's talk about it. Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodie…

Rapsody announces a new album, Royce says J.Cole is the only competitve rapper, and RIP to Bo$$. Hip-Hop Now Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWgYZ4EUgufTKIo-p_azn7NowSiXofN6R&si=JH834IIFJ0GIJKsc Substack: https://stevansmith.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shir…

Nelly talking crazy, or is he? Ransom does it again! How do you feel about Beanie Sigel's debut album "The Truth"? Let's talk about it. Watch the latest episode of the hip-hop history podcast, "That Time in Hip-Hop: Rawkus Records": https://youtu.be/vdEuiwXftdk?si=9UAqxbGtqKBFcr_O Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies,…

Erick Sermon bringing that "old ye" back, Stove God Cooks is back, and Schoolboy Q drops a new project! *The new Stove God song is called "Badu" and not "Carbone". Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Thr…

J. Cole is back, Action Bronson is back, and Cormega wants to take it back. Yeah, let's talk about it. Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipH…

Eminem "Stan" doc on the way. I listened to Kanye's new album and I have thoughts. Is separating the art from the artist a thing? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Faceboo…

Ya'll feeling snubbed? I'm not. Let's talk about that though. Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme mu…

Are rap beefs just another revenue stream? Let's talk about it. Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW Podcast's Theme …

Nicki and Megan got bars for each other and I am hear for it. Oh, and I review the new Benny the Butcher album...yeah. :-/ Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http…

Is Drake Hip-Hop? Let's talk about it. "2024 Preview" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7zOZMImGp9w?si=Eb4GZtWlWYdnt3fN Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Best of 2023 playlist available on Apple Music (iOS and Android) : https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2023/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D?ls Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Vi…

Ya'll nerds gonna stop talking about the #1 genre of 2023, and listen to "Cilvia's Demo"! "2024 Preview" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7zOZMImGp9w?si=Eb4GZtWlWYdnt3fN Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Best of 2023 playlist available on Apple Music (iOS and Android) : https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2023/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D?ls Mer…

50 years of hip-hop celebrations are now behind us. Time to look towards the future! Best of show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7zOZMImGp9w?si=Eb4GZtWlWYdnt3fN Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Best of 2023 playlist available on Apple Music (iOS and Android) : https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2023/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D?ls Merch SALE…

We heard from the best, now let's here from the worst of 2023! Best of show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7zOZMImGp9w?si=Eb4GZtWlWYdnt3fN Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Best of 2023 playlist available on Apple Music (iOS and Android) : https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2023/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D?ls Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Pho…

It's the best of the year special! What hip-hop albums made the cut? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Best of 2023 playlist available on Apple Music (iOS and Android) : https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hhnp-best-of-2023/pl.u-5jM3F8Zx61D?ls Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217……

A lot of people "standing in bidness" this week, let's talk about it! Support at Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here (LB Doc): linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: Facebook.com/…

My review of the Little Brother documentary "May the Lord Watch"! Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Watch the Little Brother documentary here: https://youtu.be/H_LQmpx5l-E?si=83d4msmFLhdVMkUR Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195…

Let's review Nas's previously unreleased album "I Am the Autobiography"! Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook…

3 Stacks is back....and Drake too. Flutes and Feelings on this episode! Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch SALE! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook:…

Lil Kim's book to outsell the Bible?! *CAP* Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightN…

Prodigy a GOAT or thee GOAT? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/HipHopRightNow Hip-Hop NOW …

Rappers crying about reviews and Jay-Z says take the money! Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.…

"Shaq and Kobe" is a dope first single, what's next? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/Hip…

BET Hip-Hop Awards, Verzuz back, and Then Pray For Me? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com/H…

More Nas news, a Drake album, and 2Pac case breakthrough? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.co…

*Contains explicit content* the year 2023 we celebrate 50 years of hip-hop music and culture! What was once considered "street culture and music for kids" is now a globally dominate force that set the standard for popular culture. Five decades in, the culture has seen many phases and expanded to genres outside of its own. As we continue to celebrat…

There were some dope emcees that missed their opportunity for big success. Here's five on my list. Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @V…

BG home, Pete and Common recording, we just got Magic 3? Support at http://Patreon.com/hiphopnow Check out more content here: http://linktr.ee/HipHopNow Merch! Shirts, Hoodies, Phone Cases, and more! Visit http://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/11195217…dcast-logo-shirt Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Facebook: http://Facebook.com…