4+ hour, 15+ min ago   (1120+ words) Some Halloween costumes come and go with the latest movie, social media trend, or pop culture moment. Then there are characters that seem to belong to Halloween itself. Michael Myers is one of them. With his blank white mask, dark…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1003+ words) Something is fitting about Syreeta Thompson choosing a song called “Drive My Car” as part of a project concerned with movement. Known professionally as the “Trumpet Lady,” Thompson has spent more than two decades building a career that crosses performance,…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (944+ words) Self-driving cars are no longer science fiction. They’re on real roads, sharing space with human drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. But when one of these vehicles crashes, figuring out who pays for the damage gets complicated fast. Traditional car accidents usually…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (848+ words) Romance can be risky business in contemporary R&B. Eli Derby seems willing to take the chance. On LOVESHY, his 12-track ART@WAR/Warner Records debut, the Maryland singer and multi-instrumentalist makes room for desire, vulnerability, accountability, and the possibility that…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (15+ words) The Hype Magazine Fat Joe Returns to His Roots With New Album Organized Rhyme...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (895+ words) According to Noah, he and Kodak connected for a live video via a mutual connection…immediately, my brain said, “How did this Hacksaw Jim Duggan-looking cat link up with Kodak Black?!” Hear the story directly from Noah in the interview…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (23+ words) Corrected Video Link P-Lo Recruits E-40 and Kreayshawn for Dumblr, a Very Bay Area Banger From Upcoming 'Out The Box' The Hype Magazine...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (219+ words) Known for treating every release as a fully realized world rather than simply a collection of songs, Cruel Santino once again expands the boundaries of contemporary African music, blending genre, visual storytelling, and culture into a singular creative vision. Meanwhile,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (372+ words) The Hype Magazine’s editorial voice — curating breaking news, uncovering emerging talent, and amplifying culture across music, entertainment, fashion, business, and lifestyle. Dedicated to delivering credible stories with an edge, The Hype Team bridges global audiences with the next wave of…...

3+ week, 11+ hour ago   (1473+ words) Something is fitting about meeting Syleena Johnson inside a recording studio. Johnson knows that space well. Yet sitting across from The Hype Magazine’s Gabby J, Johnson does not carry herself like someone waiting for a career retrospective. “This is too…...