The best rap songs of October 2025

The best rap songs of October 2025

Songs from Lil Baby, Monaleo, tana, and more stood out. Image from Lil Baby’s “Plenty” video   Every month, The FADER’s Vivian Medithi showcases all the standout rap songs from the past 30-ish days in one unranked list. Lil Baby feat. YTB Fatt & YFN Lucci, “Plenty” Lil Baby has taken a break from teasing…

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Drake to revive UMG lawsuit with appeal

Drake to revive UMG lawsuit with appeal

A federal judge dismissed the rapper’s defamation claim against Universal Music Group in October. Drake. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for SiriusXM   Earlier this month, a federal judge dismissed Drake’s defamation case against his label, Universal Music Group (UMG). Today, Pitchfork reports that the Canadian rapper filed a notice to appeal the decision on…

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Devstacks on producing for Bktherula and Babyxsosa

Devstacks on producing for Bktherula and Babyxsosa

Beat Construction: Devstacks’ beats are as big as his IMAX-size feelings After producing defining songs for Bktherula and Babyxsosa, the rapper-producer insists he’s just getting started. By Vivian Medithi The FADER’s longstanding series Beat Construction interviews today’s most crucial producers and their craft. Sometimes, Devstacks just knows. “There’s been a couple instances where I say…

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Diddy’s prison release date set

Diddy’s prison release date set

The disgraced mogul is on track to be freed on May 8, 2028, though his appeal remains ongoing. Diddy. Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images   The Federal Board of Prisons has set Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release date for May 8, 2028, as Variety points out. Diddy was sentenced to just over 4 years in prison…

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How to livestream Camp Flog Gnaw 2025

How to livestream Camp Flog Gnaw 2025

Tyler, the Creator, Childish Gambino, and many more will perform at the festival on November 15-16. Tyler the Creator. Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images   Camp Flog Gnaw is almost here, with the 11th edition of the Tyler, the Creator-helmed festival taking place on November 15-16, 2025. If you’re looking for how to watch the…

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