Hip-Hop – Consequence

ScHoolboy Q Announces New Album BLUE LIPS

Abby Jones — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:01:24 +0000

ScHoolboy Q has announced his next studio album, BLUE LIPS. The TDE rapper confirmed the news with a trailer shared to his website, which also currently boasts a clock counting down to the record’s “intended release date” of March 1st. The 37-second clip takes place in what appears to be…

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Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of January 2024

Consequence Staff — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:35:19 +0000

It’s a new year, and the Consequence staff is already up to our eyeballs in fantastic music. January can be a mixed bag of releases — often peppered with big pop singles like last year’s long-charting “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus — but we spent January of 2024 more immersed in…

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Benny the Butcher Embraces Villain Mode on New Album Everybody Can’t Go

Marcus Shorter — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:15:09 +0000

One of hip-hop's most consistent MCs signed to Def Jam and embraced Trump. Is his "villain mode" worth your time?

Benny the Butcher Embraces Villain Mode on New Album Everybody Can’t Go
Marcus Shorter

The Year of the Underwhelming Festival Headliner

Consequence Staff — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:46:53 +0000

Welcome to a Consequence Chat, a feature that finds Consequence staff members debating the biggest stories in pop culture. Today, we look at the shifting festival landscape, and why so many fans have expressed headliner disappointment. The transcript below has been edited for clarity and length. Wren Graves (Features Editor):…

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Robert Fripp and Toyah Kick It with Beastie Boys’ “Fight for Your Right”: Watch

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:49:00 +0000

Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox kick it old-school with their latest “Sunday Lunch” performance. The married couple take on the Beastie Boys classic “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party).” The King Crimson guitarist plays the Licensed to Ill song’s iconic riff as Toyah shows off her rhyme-slinging skills. Robert…

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Song of the Week: Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hiss” Spits Venom at Nicki, Drake, and All Her Doubters

Eddie Fu and Consequence Staff — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:29:19 +0000

Other standout tunes came from Cakes da Killa, Chastity Belt, and more.

Song of the Week: Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hiss” Spits Venom at Nicki, Drake, and All Her Doubters
Eddie Fu and Consequence Staff

How To Get Sold-Out Tickets to Lovers & Friends Festival 2024

Scoop Harrison — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:28:10 +0000

Usher, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, and more will play the one-day R&B/hip-hop fest. Learn how to get sold-out tickets here.

How To Get Sold-Out Tickets to Lovers & Friends Festival 2024
Scoop Harrison

They Hate Change Debut New EP Wish You Were Here…: Stream

Eddie Fu — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:23:05 +0000

Tampa Bay duo They Hate Change have revealed their new EP, Wish You Were Here…, out today — January 26th — via Jagjaguwar. The five-track project marks the first time They Hate Change have brought in outside producers, and features contributions from Wu-Lu, 96Back, DJ Orange Julius, and Vritra of Odd…

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Tierra Whack Describes Her Morning Ritual on New Single “SHOWER SONG”: Stream

Eddie Fu — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:35:36 +0000

Tierra Whack has shared “SHOWER SONG,” the first single off her new album, WORLD WIDE WHACK. Over a funky beat, Whack has fun describing her morning ritual on “SHOWER SONG,” extolling the virtues of exfoliation and not letting distractions take away from the underrated restorative powers of channeling Whitney, Britney,…

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Lil Nas X Unveils New Single “Where Do We Go Now?”: Stream

Jo Vito — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:02:58 +0000

It’s been two weeks since Lil Nas X made his Biblical return with “J CHRIST”; now, the pop star is back with a new single: “Where Do We Go Now?” written for his upcoming documentary, Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero. With a slower tempo and a ballad feel, “Where Do…

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Ice Spice Returns with Meme-Inspired “Think U the Shit (Fart)”: Stream

Jo Vito — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:41:52 +0000

Ice Spice is back with her latest single: “Think U the Shit (Fart),” a meme-inspired bop that throws shade and makes it clear that the New York rapper is “goin’ hard.” Built around the chef’s-kiss-worthy hook “Think you the shit, bitch?/ You’re not even the fart,” the new single places…

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Megan Thee Stallion Shares New Song “Hiss”: Stream

Kayla Higgins — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:02:51 +0000

Megan Thee Stallion needs to get some shit off her chest. The H-Town Hottie is putting the world on notice with the release of her new single, “Hiss.” Stream the track below. Earlier this week, Megan announced the release of “Hiss” with an Instagram video including an egg and snake emoji…

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CoSign: The World Is LUCI’s Canvas

Abby Jones — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:30:08 +0000

Every month, Consequence proudly puts the spotlight on an artist who’s poised for the big time with our CoSign accolade. For February 2024, we’re diving into the artistic mind of LUCI and her debut full-length album They Say They Love You. LUCI hasn’t always been the best rule-follower. “I had lunch…

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Open Mike Eagle, Video Dave, and STILL RIFT Form Supergroup Previous Industries, Debut Two Singles: Stream

Kayla Higgins — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:57:28 +0000

Open Mike Eagle has teamed up with Video Dave and STILL RIFT to launch their new rap supergroup, Previous Industries. They’re making their two-single debut on Merge Records with “Showbiz” and “Braids.” Both singles – produced by Child Actor and Quelle Chris, respectively – bring together the long-standing friends and…

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André 3000 Performs “That Night in Hawaii When I Turned Into a Panther…” on Colbert: Watch

Jo Vito — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:34:01 +0000

The rapper-turned-ambient-flutist also spoke with Colbert for a new interview in support of his debut album, New Blue Sun.

André 3000 Performs “That Night in Hawaii When I Turned Into a Panther…” on Colbert: Watch
Jo Vito