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Rap’s Underground Took Over Demna’s Gucci Debut
If there's one thing about Demna: he's tapped in. For his big Gucci debut on the Milan Fashion Week runway, the Balenciaga-hailing Creative Director pulled out all of the stops – specifically from the underground hip-hop scene, that is.Gvasalia personally tapped a lineup of underground hip-hop artists to show face at Gucci's Fall/Winter 2026 show, sourcing a bunch of talent from the budding UK underground scene. Larger musicians – Kaytranada, Rico Nasty, and Steve Lacy included – were all in attendance to view the collection as per usual for any Demna affair, but it was the shocking slate of faces from the UK underground's new guard that stole the show.From runway cameos by fakemink and Nettspend to a Feng, Fimiguerrero, and Rico Ace-filled FROW, Demna has done it again; he has asserted hi...
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 20th – February 27th
Great new cuts from Freddie Gibbs, Underscores, Domani, Swapmeet, Joey Valence & Brae, and more. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 20th – February 27th Consequence Staff
Bruno Mars Wants to Make Love, But The Romantic Just Starfishes: Review
Mars' first solo album in a decade leaves a lot to be desired. Bruno Mars Wants to Make Love, But The Romantic Just Starfishes: Review Paolo Ragusa
Street League Skateboarding Passes the Mic to Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell
Street League Skateboarding officially steps away from the judges' booth to deliver an intimate conversation between two of the sport's biggest names: Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell.In the high-stakes arena of professional street skating, few names command as much cultural gravity as Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell. Hailing from Brazil, Leal — affectionately known as "Fadinha" — shattered the internet at age seven with a viral heelflip in a fairy tutu. Today, she backs up the early hype with a string of historic accolades: Olympic medals in Tokyo and Paris, multiple X Games golds, and the first-ever perfect "9" score for a woman in SLS history. Her influence has seamlessly bled into high fashion, cemented by her 2025 appointment as a Louis Vuitton brand ambassador.Matching that undeniable energ...
Wiki’s Unwavering Commitment to Consistency and Community
If you ever hear Patrick G. Morales – who you probably know as Wiki – letting out a visceral Yuuuuurrrr, that’s a go-to sign that something good just happened. Whether it be a final mix he feels fulfilled by, a lyrical bar that hits home, or an invasively catchy hook, any form of success for the budding rapper can all be summed up in that initial reactive soundbite.“The first thing I do is let out a Yurrrrrr or a little Ahh yeah, and then I’ll call my mom, my girl, and my homies,” the artist elaborates, emphasizing the role of his community in celebrating his accomplishments – a key pillar of the label's campaign that spotlights the different ways in which individuals define and celebrate success. “It’s important to me to be able to share my wins with the people closest to me.”It’s a senti...
Everything We Loved in Music This Week: February 20
It was a big week.For starters, big albums came from Baby Keem and Choker, both artists making their sought-after returns to the public music scene, respectively.Hypetrak sat down with Larry June for an in-depth conversation about what it means to be successful as an underground rapper, June acting as our latest digital cover star just ahead of his now-out Spiral Staircases collab project with The Alchemist and Curren$y.Other singles came from Lana Del Rey - the first track from Stove, hopefully – as well as Thundercat and Mac Miller (yes, the long-awaited collab), and many others.Full playlist below. All of this week’s music highlights are underneath that.Baby Keem Is Back… CA$INO Is HereLast week, Baby Keem broke the internet with news of his return. To backtrack, on a random Tuesday, th...
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 14th – February 20th
This week, we loved new songs from Baby Keem, Snail Mail, Cola, Alan Sparhawk, Lava La Rue, My New Band Believe, and more. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 14th – February 20th Jonah Krueger and Consequence Staff
Inside the Week Before Football’s Biggest Game
This story is produced in partnership with Lexus and the all-electric Lexus RZ. As the dust settles after the Big Game, attention turns from the spectacle itself to the moments, ideas, and creativity that surrounded it. In that same spirit, the Lexus RZ represents a new generation of performance — one defined not just by power, but by intention, design, and the lasting impact it creates.Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, my football fandom was determined at birth. I’ve been a lifelong fan of Seattle. When I found out not only that I would be attending the world’s biggest football game, but that my team would be the favorite to win it, I was left speechless. It was my first time watching a professional game in person, and I can’t imagine I’ll experience anything like it again.While my exc...
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 7th – February 13th
Our favorite songs this week are new releases from Hiss Golden Messanger, Fcukers, Morgan Nagler, and more. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week February 7th – February 13th Paolo Ragusa and Consequence Staff
Heavy Song of the Week: Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry Team Up on “Hive Mind”
An incendiary collab between the hardcore outfit and rapper. Heavy Song of the Week: Hardcore and Hip-Hop Collide on Knocked Loose x Denzel Curry Collab “Hive Mind” Jon Hadusek
In His Fantastic Second Act, James Van Der Beek Played Himself
The star found real joy in "just taking the piss out of myself" after Dawson's Creek. In His Fantastic Second Act, James Van Der Beek Played Himself Liz Shannon Miller
A Definitive Ranking of Every Deftones Album
Deftones have one of the strongest discographies of any band in the past quarter century. A Definitive Ranking of Every Deftones Album Heavy Consequence Staff
