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Rap-Up is a national hip-hop and R&B magazine. Founded in 2001, the full-color, glossy publication has featured music's biggest stars including 50 Cent, Beyoncé, T.I., Ciara, Rihanna, Eve, Nelly, Pharrell, Mary J. Blige, The Game, and Nicole Scherzinger. The title is available at Barnes & Noble, Borders, Rite Aid, Kroger, Safeway, Books-A-Million, B. Dalton, Bookstar, Hastings, Hudson News, 7-Eleven, and other newsstands/bookstores. Source
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| Scope | National, Consumer |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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| Frequency | Quarterly |
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Search ArticlesDJ Akademiks Leaks Drake Snippet Before J. Cole’s Album Hits
Image Credit Simone Joyner / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Drake performs live onstage during Day 2 of Wireless Festival 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center Key Takeaways: DJ Akademiks dropped a new Drake snippet just before J. Cole’s The Fall-Off went live. Fans accused Drake of trying to overshadow Cole’s release with the timing of the leak. Akademiks claims he had the track for days and made the call to post it himself.
Bad Bunny Says Fans Don’t Need to Learn Spanish For Super Bowl LX Halftime Show: “It's Better If They Learn To Dance”
Image Credit Mike Coppola / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Bad Bunny speaks onstage during the Super Bowl LX Pregame & Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Press Conference at Moscone Center West on Feb. 5, 2026, in San Francisco, California Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center Key Takeaways: Bad Bunny says fans do not need to know Spanish to enjoy his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show — they just need to be ready to dance.
J. Cole’s ‘The Fall-Off’ Is Finally Here — The Best Reactions, Plus Highlights From His “Last” Album
Image Credit Erika Goldring / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt J Cole performs during the 2022 Lollapalooza Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center Key Takeaways: The Fall-Off is a 24-track double album that spans two eras of J. Cole’s life, with features from Future, Tems and Burna Boy. The project reflects on Cole’s personal growth and shifting mindset between ages 29 and 39.
GloRilla's Sister, Scar Face Woods, Says The Rapper Is "Obligated" To Give Their Family This Amount Of Money — See It Here
Image Credit Mark Blinch / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt GloRilla smiles following the basketball game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 5, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center Key Takeaways: GloRilla’s sister, Victoria “Scar Face” Woods, claimed that the rapper hasn’t helped their Memphis family financially in years. She believes each family deserves $2,500 due to their shared upbringing and struggles.
J. Cole’s ‘The Fall-Off’ Tracklist: 24 Songs, 2 Discs, 1 Final Chapter?
Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Williams Image Alt J Cole performs during the 2024 Dreamville Music Festival Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center Key Takeaways: J. Cole’s 24-track double album is split into two discs that explore different eras of the North Carolina rapper's life. Disc 29 captures Cole at age 29, returning to Fayetteville, North Carolina, after a decade in New York.
Bad Bunny’s Grammy Win Sent Streams Soaring, And Fans Are Still Playing Catch-Up
Image Credit Matt Winkelmeyer / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Bad Bunny poses with the Album of the Year, Best Música Urbana Album, and Best Global Music Performance Awards during the 68th Grammy Awards Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center Key Takeaways: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS became the first Spanish-language album to win Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. Bad Bunny’s catalog saw a 117% spike in streams and a 591% jump in digital sales after the win.
Blueface Responds To NLE Choppa’s Apology Over Chrisean Jr. Comments
Image Credit Arnold Turner / Contributor via Getty Images and Savion Washington / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Blueface attends Zeus Network "BADDIES USA" & "CHEST OUT" premiere on Nov. 23, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, and NLE Choppa attends the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center Key Takeaways: NLE Choppa apologized after calling Blueface’s son a “lil’ cripple n**ga” in a now-deleted post.
Kendrick Lamar’s “tv off” Fuels New Buick Ad With Nostalgia
Image Credit Kevin Winter / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Kendrick Lamar accepts the Best Rap Album award for ‘GNX’ onstage during the 68th annual Grammy Awards Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center Key Takeaways: Kendrick Lamar’s “tv off” soundtracks Buick’s new commercial, tying into the themes of his GNX album. The advertisement features both a classic Buick Grand National Experimental and the 2026 Envista, blending past and present.
Megan Thee Stallion Shares The Spotlight With Frenchie 4oe In 2026 Westminster Dog Show Ad — Watch It Here
Image Credit Jamie McCarthy / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center Key Takeaways: Megan Thee Stallion and her gray French bulldog, 4oe, appear in a playful new advertisement for the Westminster Dog Show. The campaign highlights 4oe’s runway-ready moment, narrated by Megan herself. The 2026 show crowned Penny the Doberman Pinscher as Best in Show, beating over 3,000 dogs.
Stefon Diggs Says Cardi B Proposal Is "On The Agenda," Jokes He Has To Get His Super Bowl Ring First
Image Credit Lauren Leigh Bacho / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B and Stefon Diggs celebrate after the AFC Championship game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos on Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver, Colorado Image Size landscape-medium Image Position center Key Takeaways: Stefon Diggs said a proposal to Cardi B is “on the agenda.” Cardi has expressed openness to marriage again following her split from Offset.