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Trap Lore Ross' Latest Video Covers "Dark Downfall of Big U"

1 week ago | hiphopcanada.com | Pistol Pete

TLDR: Trap Lore Ross’ latest exposé, “The Dark Downfall of Big U: LA’s Most Dangerous Crip,” delves into the criminal allegations against Eugene “Big U” Henley, offering a comprehensive look at his purported activities.In his latest documentary, Trap Lore Ross turns his lens toward Eugene “Big U” Henley, a figure long revered and feared in Los Angeles’ hip-hop and gang landscapes.
Jack Harlow Trends on YouTube With Doja Cat-Assisted "Just Us"

1 month ago | hiphopcanada.com | Pistol Pete

Neal Farmer directs the new Jack Harlow video for the Doja Cat-assisted “Just Us.” The video has racked up over 730K views on YouTube since premiering roughly 13 hours ago, and is currently sitting in the #26 spot on YouTube’s Trending for Music chart. The song is available now on major digital streaming platforms.
AZ Chike Signs to Warner Records, Drops New Single "Whatx2"

2 months ago | hiphopcanada.com | Pistol Pete

TLDR: Earlier today, Warner Records issued a press release announcing that budding South Central rapper AZ Chike had joined their roster, and the release of his debut on the label, “Whatx2.”Warner Records proudly welcomes South Central’s burgeoning AZ Chike (pronounced AY-ZEE CHYKE) to the roster. Kicking off this new chapter, the rising West Coast rapper delivers his scorching Warner Records debut single, “Whatx2” with an equally blazing video featuring baby goats.
Why Solo Artists Always Seem To Dominate the Music Charts

2 months ago | hiphopcanada.com | Sam Whiting

TLDR: Solo artists now dominate music charts due to economic, creative, and branding advantages, sidelining bands in the modern music industry. Predictions for this year’s Hottest 100 countdown revealed an interesting trend that has come to dominate popular music over the past decade: the prevalence of solo artists over bands. In the past 15 years, only five winners of the Hottest 100 were bands, compared to 13 in the 15 years prior to that. This shift is being replicated across charts globally.
Dave Mac Is Searching for Something New in “Mexico”

Jan 23, 2025 | hiphopcanada.com | Pistol Pete

TLDR: Recent video releases from Canadian artist Dave Mac, “Everything” and “Mexico,” highlight his creative evolution and DIY filmmaking skills. Dave Mac, a seasoned force in the Canadian music scene, showcases his boundless creativity with his latest self-directed music videos, “Everything” and “Mexico”. Known for his raw authenticity and grassroots approach, Mac continues to push boundaries with his creativity and storytelling.
Cao Fei Explores Humanity in a Brave New Technological World

Jan 14, 2025 | hiphopcanada.com | Shuxia Chen |UNSW Sydney

TLDR: The retrospective My City is Yours exhibit by Cao Fei blends nostalgia, sci-fi, and urban transformation through films, VR, and immersive installations, exploring humanity in a tech-driven world. Internationally acclaimed Chinese artist Cao Fei’s first retrospective in Australia, My City is Yours at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, sets out to disorient and overstimulate the senses. In the exhibition introduction, Cao describes “a show that’s boisterous like the mall or the market”.
Squid Game 2 and the Cultural Success Secrets of South Korea

Jan 13, 2025 | hiphopcanada.com | Sameer Hosany

TLDR: Squid Game 2 continues the cultural dominance of South Korea, breaking global streaming records and earning a Golden Globe nomination. This success reflects the power of Hallyu (the Korean wave), which has expanded from TV dramas to global phenomena like K-pop, K-beauty, and Korean cuisine. The first season of Squid Game, the Netflix dystopian drama about the perils of capitalism and extreme wealth disparity in South Korea, was a huge hit.
RISE: Hip-Hop Activism Teaches Black Youth About Legal Rights

Jan 13, 2025 | hiphopcanada.com | Anna Lippman

TLDR: Hip-Hop Activism empowers Black youth to learn about justice and legal rights through RISE’s Legal Artivism program, which combines art and education to inspire community leadership. Hip-hop has a story to tell — from early works like Grandmaster Flash’s The Message to Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer-winning album DAMN. and beyond. As education scholar Bettina L.
The UNBELIEVABLE Story Behind Biggie's Life After Death Album

Dec 31, 2024 | hiphopcanada.com | Pistol Pete

TLDR: Clout Cancún’s latest delves into Biggie’s Life After Death album, exploring its creation, collaborations, themes, and lasting impact. Clout Cancún’s latest video, “The UNBELIEVABLE Story Behind Biggie’s Life After Death Album,” delves into the intricate history of The Notorious B.I.G.’s seminal 1997 release, Life After Death.
Watch the New Juice WRLD Videos: "Cuffed" & "Empty Out Your Pockets"

Dec 3, 2024 | hiphopcanada.com | Pistol Pete

The new Juice WRLD music videos “Cuffed” and “Empty Out Your Pockets” bring his posthumous album The Party Never Ends to life, with one premiering in Fortnite and the other climbing YouTube’s Trending chart. The artistry of Juice WRLD continues to captivate, even years after his untimely passing. In support of his last posthumous album, The Party Never Ends, two new Juice WRLD music videos have taken the internet by storm.