A Chaotic List of the Best Rap Stars, Scenes, Trends, Freestyles … – Pitchfork

Four individuals are shown standing in front of a colorful geometric background. They appear to be posing for the camera, with two holding microphones like rap stars and the others smiling. This scene captures the latest trends in both fashion and music.

This is how I was defending Playboi Carti’s debut in 2017, so I get it. Being irrational and annoying about the rap you love is a rite of passage. 


Afrobeats star Asake puts on a show worthy of your finest fit 

I arrived at Asake’s New York headlining debut in sweats. Huge mistake. Because when I got to the Palladium in Times Square I had to double check and make sure it wasn’t the Met Gala: The gowns were out, the shoes were studded with jewels, hair was did. I shouldn’t have been surprised. Asake’s Mr. Money With the Vibe, a…