This Fresh Friday, July 18, 2025, brings a powerful wave of music from legends and newcomers alike. Whether you’re craving bar-heavy rap, introspective storytelling, or smooth R&B vibes, this week’s ...

Raekwon says he often gets asked to explain what constitutes real hip-hop. As one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan, and as one of New York hip-hop’s long reigning titans, it’s hard not to ask ...

The legend Busta Rhymes is back at it with a new mixtape featuring Chance, DOOM, Raekwon, Gucci Mane, Wiz Khalifa, and more. It’s called The Return Of The Dragon: The Abstract Went On Vacation, and it ...

Nearly 25 years after his tragic death, Harlem’s Finest: Return Of The King cements Big L’s legacy as one of hip-hop’s greatest lyricists. The album isn’t just a release—it’s a resurrection of Harlem ...

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival announced the lineup for their free Lyricist Lounge anniversary show on August 9: it’ll feature Raekwon, performing his solo album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx on its 30th ...

Raekwon and Mobb Deep announced a 19-city tour blending “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx” and “The Infamous” in a nonstop 90s Hip-Hop celebration. The tour, put together by Live Nation and LOUD Live, kicks ...