18 rappers we can’t wait to see at Rolling Loud

18 rappers we can’t wait to see at Rolling Loud

The FADER’s guide to the sets you can’t miss in Orlando this weekend. Che performs at Rolling Loud California 2024.   Vivian Medithi When Rolling Loud announced they were consolidating their three annual U.S. festivals into one giant weekend, I knew the lineup would be stacked. What I didn’t expect was how underground the lineup…

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The 30 coolest artists right now

The 30 coolest artists right now

Meet the singers, rappers, and bands defining 2025. Ray Warren The music coming out of 2025 so far has been exciting. On Monday, we published our list of the best albums we’ve heard and have had on repeat this year, but that’s just a fraction of what’s being made by music’s most talented noisemakers and…

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Xaviersobased and OsamaSon share #BASEDSLiME EP

Xaviersobased and OsamaSon share #BASEDSLiME EP

Two brand new tracks join the previously released “lil o just popped a pill” and “not a regular civilian.” Xaviersobased and OsamaSon are two of the rap underground’s most closely watched figures. Xav has had a huge influence on the post-jerk and ambient waves, while OsamaSon continues to draw massive festival crowds for his blistering…

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#OsamaSon is rap

#OsamaSon is rap

OsamaSon is rap The South Carolina rapper’s wildly anticipated new album Jump Out leaked two days before we spoke for a rare interview. He’s still unstoppable. By Vivian Medithi OsamaSon. Photo by GK   The only time OsamaSon stops smiling is when we talk about the leaks. 48 hours ago, the South Carolina rapper’s hotly…

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