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An illustration of the album cover of “Her Loss”. The cover portrays a young Black woman with black curly hair and exaggerated eyelashes which are blue, orange and black. She wears an earring.

Review: Drake & 21 Savage’s ‘Her Loss’ brings world-renowned rappers together

While the collaborative album remains controversial, Drake and 21 Savage encompass themes of money, misogyny and the music industry in “Her Loss.”
Ryan Carney, Contributing Writer November 14, 2022

Last summer, Drake and 21 Savage came together on the closing track of Drake’s album “Honestly, Nevermind,” titled “Jimmy Crooks.” Halfway through the music video of...

Young Thug performing at Violet 100 earlier this year.

Mumble Rap: A Genre or a Joke?

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer September 24, 2018
The mumble rap genre includes artists like 21 Savage and Lil Uzi Vert, but it still has critics questioning its musical validity.
The Program Board’s new YouTube series “NYU PB ASKS” hits the streets to find out what NYU students are binging and listening to.

Program Board Launches New YouTube Series

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor April 15, 2018
NYU Program Board Lectures Chair Kavi Wijayaratne launches a new YouTube series. "NYU PB ASKS," digging into the entertainment interests of the NYU community.
Young Thug performing at Terminal 5 on April 5. The concert was an NYU exclusive event hosted by NYU Student Government Assembly and Program Board.

Young Thug Headlines Violet 100 at Terminal 5

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer April 9, 2018
Young Thug graced the Terminal 5 stage on April 5 for NYU’s annual Violet 100 concert.
Hip-Hop's Political Path

Hip-Hop’s Political Path

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor October 4, 2017
Hip hop is less political than it once was, but why?