Nicki Minajs’ abrupt retirement leaves fans shocked

Charlotte Smith '21

October 4, 2019

Acclaimed rap singer and songwriter Nicki Minaj retired from the entirety of her 15-year long musical career on Sept. 5, 2019. Minaj announced her retirement from the music industry via Twitter in order to devote all her attention to her family. The social media post from Minaj read, “To my fans,...

Hip hop artists dominate 2018

Mark Didio '20

January 14, 2019

Drake, Cardi B, and Post Malone headlined as some of the biggest names in hip hop and rap music throughout 2018. The rap industry blew up from the beginning to end of the year. Records were broken album after album making this year one of the best in hip hop history. The number one artist to finish 2018 was Dra...

Logic returns for another hit album “YSIV”

October 18, 2018

By Jack Shapiro '19 Logic, the famous American rapper and songwriter, returned to the spotlight with his album “YSIV.” Logic released his fourth studio album on Sept. 28. Prior to this new album, Logic promoted three singles: “One Day,” “The Return” and “Everybody dies.” The album...

Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter V’ makes instant impact after long wait

October 18, 2018

By Kevin Rabacs '19 Long-time rap star Lil Wayne has returned with another hit album, topping the Billboard Top 200 chart in its first week of existence, and taking rap fans by storm. “Tha Carter V,” Lil Wayne’s 12th studio album, made its debut on Sept. 27, his 36th birthday. After a long...

Migos returns with hot sequel album

February 25, 2018

By Jack Shapiro ’19 Migos, the American hip-hop trio starring Quavo, Offset and Takeoff have returned to the mainstage with their new album, “Culture II.” On Jan. 26 Migos released their third studio album. The new album was previewed with three singles: “Motorsport,” “Stir Fry” and “Supastar...