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Thomas Hobbs

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  • Writer and Pop Culture Journalist, Freelance
London, United Kingdom
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I’ll Be Rapping Until I’m 100: An Interview with Kurupt

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By Thomas Hobbs Verified
| powmag.net
“Every time I hit that stage I feel like I’m 21 again.” The West Coast rap legend Kurupt is discussing his recently joining up with Slum Village for a surprise performance at the Blue Note Los Angeles. “The stage is my home,” he continues. Even though his eyes are hidden behind luxury sunglasses, the way Kurupt passionately taps his chest while speaking suggests this sentiment is coming directly from the heart.
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The 15 Best Rap Verses Of 2026 (So Far)

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By Dimas Sanfiorenzo, Thomas Hobbs Verified
| Complex Verified
Key Takeaways Despite commercial doubts, rap is thriving for fans who care about lyrical craft and emotional depth. These are the 15 best rap verses of 2025 so far. There is a wide spectrum of rap styles and generations on this list from Freddie Gibbs to Doja Cat to Baby Keem to Drake to Jay-Z. There are introspective confessionals, punchy flex raps, and high-energy street anthems all represented.
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Rap Is Rebellion: An Interview with AZ

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By Thomas Hobbs Verified
| powmag.net
AZ can remember a time where entire sections of his Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood were still populated by drug dealers. Today many of those same corners have been replaced by boutique coffee shops where yuppie influencers film themselves dining out. Near where he used to see The Notorious B.I.G. (who cameoed alongside him in Jay-Z’s “Dead Presidents” video) loitering around, there’s now a Whole Foods Market.
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