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Injury Reserve Disses the Entire Streetwear Industry in 'Jawbreaker' Video

By Douglas Markowitz
Jan 24, 2019

"Notice that he does have the Rape 3000's on, and those are gonna cost you 'bout $450 deadstock."
Pusha T Does Not Care About Your Streaming Numbers

By Gerrit Feenstra
Nov 6, 2018

If you want to get into Pusha T's head, look no further than his beef with Aubrey Graham.
'Power Doesn't Care About AZ Hip-Hop': Billboard Blasts Local Radio Station

By Julio Lugo
Oct 24, 2018

Respect the Underground, the company behind the Arizona Hip-Hop Festival, posted the sign.
Which Heavy Metal Band Would You Pick for the Super Bowl Halftime Show?

By Lauren Wise
Aug 26, 2013

Heavy metal and contact sports always seem to go hand-in-hand. Both share the same kind of aggression and unpredictability. Revolver's Golden Gods Awards has a "most metal athlete" category. And in football, one of America's favorite sports to get all amped up about, teams trot out onto the field to...
Why You Should Boycott Katy Perry's "Roar"

By Nicki Escudero
Aug 16, 2013

Two of the biggest superstars in the world had two of the biggest musical fails this week, as Katy Perry and Lady Gaga released two singles that tarnish whatever reputations they had as solid songwriters. Perry completely ripped off a lesser-known singer, and Gaga released a barely intelligible track all...
Here's How Not to Approach a Journalist on Facebook

By Nicki Escudero
Mar 12, 2013

Dear Spence, When your singer, who goes by the name of Daniel David Spence on Facebook, first approached me on Facebook to become my "friend," I strongly considered accepting his request to friend me. After all, I work in digital marketing as a social media strategist, and I accept everyone...
Boring-Ass Beef Update: Azealia Banks vs Kreayshawn, No Age & Fleet Foxes vs Kings of Leon, Common vs Drake

By Chase Kamp
Jan 23, 2012

New Orleans bounce queen Big Freedia opened recent track, "Almost Famous, with a succinct and powerful line: "I'd like to thank all my fans /And all my haters /For making me famous." Beef is beneficial for both parties involved: Music outlets love covering it, fans love chiming in, and any...
Stinkweeds vs. John Maus: Weird-Pop Musician Hates Record Stores, Record Store Hates Him

By Jason P. Woodbury
Aug 4, 2011

Yesterday, Pitchfork did an interview with experimental musician John Maus as part of their Guest List series. Most of the interview was typical stuff from the column, with Maus riffing on his love of South Park, Odd Future, Panda Bear, and Ariel Pink. Things took a weird turn, however, when...