rap music Archives - The Ithacan

Baby Keem makes his return with ‘Ca$ino’

By Alec Aleva, Contributing Writer • March 9, 2026

Where is Baby Keem? Everyone involved in the music world in some capacity has been asking this question for the past five years.

Kanye West continues to tarnish legacy with ‘VULTURES 1’

By Malik Clement, Managing Editor • February 13, 2024

In the past few years, the Chicago rapper Kanye West has descended into madness. The once prolific artist — known for his earlier albums, like “Graduation,” “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” and “The Life of Pablo,'' as well as his intricate production work — released his album “VULTURES 1” on Feb. 9. Amid controversial social media feuds with his divorced wife Kim Kardashian, the death of his mother Donda West, public outbursts and antisemitic remarks, self-proclaimed “Ye” continues to tarnish his legacy with his most recent album.

“For All The Dogs” highlights melodic and toxic flows

By Malik Clement, Managing Editor • October 11, 2023

“For All The Dogs” is a well-balanced mix of both forms of the 6 God, as the album leans heavily on its top-tier features while also showing that Drake is still having fun with his music career.

‘Scarlet’ does not escape the pop stereotype

By Sarah Mooney, Staff writer • September 27, 2023

Doja’s past album “Planet Her” went above and beyond. It is unfair to judge because there is no way anything could surpass that album. This high expectation coupled with Doja’s attempt to escape her popstar reputation left many disappointed. Maybe pop is Doja’s forté and she should stick to music that constantly goes viral on TikTok.