9th Wonder

Doja Cat Shows Love To Little Brother’s Phonte After Revisiting His Iconic Verse

The rapper highlighted the North Carolina emcee’s wordplay and praised his laid-back flow as one of the best moments in hip-hop history.
11/05/2025

Holiday Playlist Upgrade: 7 Deep Cuts That Go Beyond the Basics

Ditch the overplayed carols and check out these unexpected bops for a fresh, festive sound.
11/20/2024

‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ Turns 25: How a Classic Debut Galvanized a Generation of Black Women and Changed Hip-Hop

Whether it’s the duality of singing and rapping or the seamless combination of womanhood and spirituality, Ms. Hill’s classic debut continues to offer a blueprint for the next generation.
08/25/2023
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Grammy Nominations 2022: Doja Cat, Lil Nas X and Silk Sonic Are This Year’s Front-Runners

Saweetie, Arlo Park and Baby Keem are up for Best New Artist.
11/24/2021

#RIP: Hip-Hop Bids Farewell To Bad Boy Records' Craig Mack

The "Flava In Ya Ear" rap star passed away at 46.
03/13/2018

That One Time Kanye West Was Booed Off Stage At A Concert

Now he's getting the last laugh.
01/03/2018

We Talked to 9th Wonder About Working With Drake, Indie 500 and the Next President

Waffle House was key to meeting Talib Kweli.
11/09/2015

Common, Slum Village to Headline 10th Annual DC Loves Dilla Concert

This year honors a "decade of the King of Beats."
07/02/2015