# rap and hip-hop (blogs) — RSS Amplifier

Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rap and hip-hop.

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## [Travis Barker on Surviving a Plane Crash, Miscarriage and Parenting Famous Kids](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/07/arts/music/travis-barker-hulu-documentary-popcast-interview.html)

_2026-08-20 · Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli and Ryan Lowry · NYT \> Arts \> Music_

A Popcast interview with Travis Barker of Blink-182 and reality TV fame.

## [Stavros Halkias Never Wanted to Get Political](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/arts/stavros-halkias-popcast-interview-tony.html)

_2026-08-16 · Joe Coscarelli, Jon Caramanica and Ryan Lowry · NYT \> Arts \> Music_

The podcast host and emerging Hollywood presence spoke about his new stand-up special, giving advice to incels and comedy’s rightward creep.

## [Ella Langley? Drake? Stella Lefty? A Song of the Summer Debate.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/arts/music/song-of-the-summer-drake-ella-langley.html)

_2026-07-31 · Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli · NYT \> Arts \> Music_

Can Drake reclaim the throne? Is it the season of Stella Lefty? Or is Ella Langley inevitable?

## [How Conor Oberst Survived Teenage Rock Stardom](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/arts/music/conor-oberst-bright-eyes-interview-popcast.html)

_2026-07-24 · Joe Coscarelli, Jon Caramanica and Jason Nocito · NYT \> Arts \> Music_

The singer-songwriter opens up about life as a niche icon for more than 30 years, the personal struggles that nearly killed him and trying to write political music under President Trump.

## [The Internet’s Steve Lacy, Syd and Matt Martians Discuss New Music](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/arts/music/internet-syd-steve-lacy-interview.html)

_2026-07-19 · Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli and Caroline Tompkins · NYT \> Arts \> Music_

The band members Steve Lacy and Syd, both of whom have new solo albums out now, reunite with the producer Matt Martians to discuss achieving TikTok fame, writing a Beyoncé song and staying a family.

## [Gracie Abrams on ‘Nepo’ Label, Writing With Paul Mescal and Her New Album](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/arts/music/gracie-abrams-interview-popcast.html)

_2026-07-14 · Joe Coscarelli, Jon Caramanica and Caroline Tompkins · NYT \> Arts \> Music_

On her new album, “Daughter From Hell,” the 26-year-old star confronts growing up in a famous family and lessons from songwriting.

## [Jay-Z’s Definitive Album? Debating ‘Reasonable Doubt’ vs. ‘The Blueprint’](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/podcasts/best-jay-z-album-popcast.html)

_2026-07-10 · Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli · NYT \> Arts \> Music_

Ahead of the rapper’s three celebratory nights at Yankee Stadium, our “Popcast” hosts debate two major Jay-Z albums.

## [Slayyyter Had One Last Chance for Pop Stardom, and She Nailed It](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/arts/music/slayyyter-interview-popcast.html)

_2026-06-26 · Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli and Caroline Tompkins · NYT \> Arts \> Music_

After a few attempts that didn’t fully connect, the St. Louis singer was ready to walk away, but not before making a raw album of thrashed pop, “Worst Girl in America.”

## [Does the World Still Misunderstand M.I.A.?](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/05/arts/music/mia-kid-cudi-tour-interview-popcast.html)

_2026-06-19 · Joe Coscarelli, Jon Caramanica and Caroline Tompkins · NYT \> Arts \> Music_

A winding interview with the pop globalist about her legacy of art and incitement.

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## [Your Pop Music Questions Answered: Taylor Swift, Geese, the Beatles and More](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/19/arts/music/popcast-mailbag-taylor-swift-the-beatles.html)

_2026-06-19 · Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli · NYT \> Arts \> Music_

Popcast’s mailbag is back and more varied than ever.