9 Things We Learned From Tekashi 6ix9ine’s ‘Saga of Danny Hernandez’ Documentary

Chad Mauli Feb 21, 2024

Director Vikram Gandhi hoped to decode the impossible in the new Hulu documentary 69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez -- unpacking the human being underneath the controversial Tekashi 6ix9ine facade. While the rapper declined to take part in telling his story, the film features in-depth interviews with those close to him along with his quick and chaotic rise to fame, plus his time in the S.C.U.M. hang and the trial in which he infamously testified against Brooklyn gang the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. 1. Tekashi "felt invisible" The rapper's colorful…

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Spiritual Rap: 10 Hip Hop Songs that Explore Religion, God, and Spirituality

Natalia Privalova Feb 20, 2024

When someone mentions rap music, there’s several types of song styles that might come to mind. Many rappers like to create songs that get the party moving. Others like to share their personal story and experiences. Many rap songs highlight social issues that the artist feels strongly about. In this blog post, we highlight rap songs that focus on a very important theme: the sacred, the divine. To show the power of hip hop in exploring one of the deepest topics each human being faces in their life, we share…

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Q’Moshyn Releases Highly Anticipated EP, ‘Hood Supa Hero 3’

Hulda Hicks Feb 20, 2024

Q’moshyn, pronounced “commotion,” is an American spoken word and hip hop artist, known for crafty wordplay and colorful social commentary. Q’moshyn is a founding member of artist collectives, Global rap revolution, Hip Hop Prodigies, and The Union Network. He is also a founding member of entertainment and a frequent volunteer for various youth-based and civic organizations. He has rapped on mixtapes including DJ Fahrenheit’s ‘Making the Next Hit’ and DJ Butta-Fingaz’ “Independent” mixtapes. Hood Supa Hero 3 UTV Raps EP has managed to capture the attention of hip hop listeners.…

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Ke$hun releases his latest single/music video titled “Onions”

Wimana Feb 19, 2024

Ke$hun releases his latest single/music video titled “Onions.” The trap style record is the very essence of wordplay and real life occurrences. The song speaks on the everyday happenings of anyone trying to make it in life and steer clear of the constant setbacks from opinions of others perceptions. With a catchy hook and flowing cadence, Ke$hun creates a motivational vibe for the doubters. https://youtu.be/AKRro4SJGQ0 Ke$hun is also known for appearing on The Rap Game, season 3, where he battles each contestant on the series to shake things up for…

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CryptoHipHop Hosts Once in a Lifetime Beat Contest Opportunity With Artist, REKS

Chad Mauli Feb 19, 2024

Producers can have the chance to work with an international artist and own 40% of his NFT collection with CryptoHipHop’s beat contest. The music industry today is a vast landscape that eclipses that of its origins, but artists are promoted based upon key performance indicators, marketing metrics and bottom-line equations. CryptoHipHop has found that this inhibits an artist’s creative expression and has launched their very own platform and community for artists to create and distribute their NFT music releases. https://twitter.com/crypto_hiphop/status/1467211916623945730 In light of this innovative change to give artists greater…

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Booker Forte’ Releases Yet Another Dope Single, “Iraqi”

Chad Mauli Feb 18, 2024

Nabbing the talented vocalist Quincy for a feature, Booker Forte' has extended his catalog with the release of his new single, “Iraqi.” Born in Inglewood, CA, Booker Forte' grew up in a culture of music and entertainment. His grandfather was the Jazz musician that went by the name, Booker Little, hence the creation of his alias, Booker Forte'. His first passion in the industry was founded in professional dancing, acting as background dancers for mainstream acts like Ciara and Kirk Franklin. His talent would land him the opportunity to dance…

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Interview with New York City Recording Artist Jae Grind

Marty McFly Feb 18, 2024

Jae Grind is a Hip-Hop recording artist making his way from The Bronx, New York. With 5-years of experience on his resume, the aspiring rapper is ready to solidify his name in 2023 by any means. Rap Olympus Media recently sat down with Jae Grind to discuss his ongoing music career and more. Let’s get right into it! https://open.spotify.com/album/3gcVgstGM7LJspAiVnoG2p?si=lClp90yoTryV6Kz4xLg5uA We just finished listening to your latest project, “Dust 2 Dust.” Can you tell us a little bit about it? “Dust 2 Dust” is a two-sided coin. At its core, it’s…

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Megan Thee Stallion Slams Coverage Of Tory Lanez Shooting Trial

Chad Mauli Feb 17, 2024

Megan Thee Stallion is blasting the reporting surrounding the Tory Lanez shooting trial. During Tuesday’s preliminary hearing, a detective testified that an independent witness told cops he observed a fight break out between Megan and her friend and former assistant, Kelsey Harris, just moments before Meg was shot in the foot on July 12, 2020. The witness claimed the gun’s muzzle flash went off closer to Kelsey than Tory. Tory’s team feels that the evidence raises questions and casts doubt about what Meg said about Tory being the shooter. “Megan…

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Kidd Africa: Grind Season is Underway!

Marty McFly Feb 17, 2024

When you find a passion for something you truly desire, there isn't an obstacle in the world that can stand in your way. When that hunger takes over, you're forced to succumb to it, feeding the animal within. Originally from the heart of Ghana, Kidd Africa always had a strong passion for music, especially Hip-Hop. It ran through his veins like wildfire until the day he decided to share his own story with the world. Drawing inspiration from Eminem, Jadakiss, Nas, and other legends in the game, he became determined…

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Interview with SM (Sick Minded)

Hulda Hicks Feb 16, 2024

Raptology: As an artist, what is the hardest part of what you do?SM: As an artist you have to constantly build relationships, consistently work and be awesome at 20 different jobs, sometimes it becomes exhausting trying to make content better then the previous always trying to maintain the highest spot. Raptology: Who or what was your influence on music?SM: As you know I've been in and out of trouble with the law since I was a kid. While being on prison this last time I did 7 yrs and built…

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Tay Yung Secures Huge Feature for His Latest Viral Single, “Off the Leash”

Wimana Feb 16, 2024

The golden child of California is the musical mastermind that has yet another banger on his hands with the release of his star studded single, “Off The Leash.” The Phoenix, AZ native, Tay Yung has planted his roots in central California and watered his grind with consistency. The resulting growth is his sound defying abilities on the mic, always reinventing his style and melodic flows to be on par with the lyrical fire that exits his throat. It wouldn’t be long before his reputation for creating quality got him a…

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INDEPENDENT RAPPER SAEGO, WITH MAJOR LABEL IMPACT

Wimana Feb 15, 2024

Born in Medellin, Colombia, and raised in Worcester, MA, Saego always felt a calling to the world of music, gravitating to platinum selling artists like Tyler the Creater and Tory Lanez. His inspiration from their original flavor and mastery of the craft added fuel to the fire burning inside him for lyricism and depth. He set out on his path of musical conquest, spending years growing his fan base and creating a name for himself in the hip hop community. Inevitably, his passion led him to one of music’s central…

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The Man Of Many Faces

Natalia Privalova Feb 15, 2024

Iam_prophecy a.k.a The Man of Many Faces should really be known as The Man of Many Talents. Punch line after punch line, he never disappoints his fans. Media Influencer turned rapper, Iam_prophecy uses his platform to give hope to upcoming artists who are struggling and even named his first studio project ‘Too Broke 4 Studio Time’. This Sri Lankan rapper from London is a force to be reckoned with as he’s not afraid to speak up on issues such as mental health. He prides himself on starting from scratch and…

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Titus Pharoah: spitting quotable lines

Natalia Privalova Feb 14, 2024

Titus Pharoah was born in Norfolk, VA but spent a good portion of his childhood in Laurel, MD and Fayetteville, NC. He started writing lyrics at age 12 which quickly turn into a passion for making music. Titus loves spitting quotable lines over Boom Bap beats but is always looking to evolve and try something new. His love for God and Family show in his music. Music is not the only talent Titus has, he also is an Actor, Graphic Designer, Videographer, and Video Editor. Titus is a Husband and…

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Pook Hustle releases ‘Purple: Grass Is Always Greener’

Hulda Hicks Feb 14, 2024

Purple: Grass Is Always Greener serves as a segway between Pook Hustle’s debut EP Blue Tape and his upcoming sophomore EP Red Tape. Building on the introspection of the latter and generating anticipation for the former, ‘Purple’ features two songs that muse on the complexities of romantic relations, framed by the perspective of a Black man. The buoyant hook line and dynamic percussion of Sickwitit is paired with the smooth synth and spacey melodies of Budapest on this dual-track project. Both songs feature Pook Hustle’s measured, assured flow that is…

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CrestisMuzik Is Using His Past To Inspire Future Success

Wimana Feb 13, 2024

A product of his environment, CrestisMuzik is rewriting his destiny to be more than the past that nearly took his future. Born in Southside Chicago among 4 siblings, Michael Kelly grew up in a family with musical heritage. Surrounded by negative vices in their neighborhood, his mother did her best at home while his father, being in the service provided for the family. To escape the lifestyle around where they stayed, his family moved to the South Suburbs of Dolton where life seemed to be on a steady path. Sadly,…

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Elpatron, the Moroccan Rap Music Content Creator of the Year

Wimana Feb 13, 2024

Elpatron is the Moroccan rap influencer merging hip hop cultures from across the world as he continues to expand his reach and fanbase. 20-year-old Larbi Brarhi, is a born resident of the city Sidi Yahya al-Gharb, Morocco. At the young age of 11, he was deeply influenced by the melodies and sounds of music and made the decision to pursue a career as an artist. 2011 saw the beginning of his journey in the music world, penning and recording songs, which he shared to persons in his city. The feedback…

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Exclusive Interview with 30pc

José Zamora Feb 12, 2024

30pc is an up-and-coming artist from Long Island who has been actively dropping tracks over the past year. He joined Raptology for an exclusive interview for some insight into his story and inspirations. Raptology: What is your stage name, and how did you come up with it? 30: 30pc. Few years back, I started giving out respect, and I began gettin tips for it. Thirty was a common trend. The people gave me the name. R: Where are you from? 30: Grew up on the south shore of Long Island,…

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B.T. – The Heir To Rap’s Torch

Wimana Feb 12, 2024

Bryanne Toney, known in the rap community as B.T. (The Artist), came from humble beginnings in Dorchester, MA. With a background and education in Psychology, he takes the baton from inspirational figures such as QTip, Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, Tom Brady, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, in an attempt to spread positivity in a time where music often idolizes the negatives of the culture. B.T. has the heart of a true activist, not only by words, but by actions. His music is drenched with substance orchestrated over potent lyrics and…

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Interview with Capo Corleone

Natalia Privalova Feb 12, 2024

Raptology: How did you come up with a stage name?CC: It’s actually a name that evolved over time and throughout my life. A lot of people think the name “Capo Corleone” means I’m in the mafia but really it’s the complete opposite. I have Italian & Sicilian ancestry through my grandmother. She played a major role in my upbringing because she helped raise me while my parents worked to put food on the table. A lot of my family including her died very young throughout my childhood. When she passed,…