Trippie Redd’s New Playboi Carti Collab “They Afraid Of You” Disappears From Streaming Services

Seattle’s Nirvana redefined rock music in the ‘90s as leaders of the grunge movement. Decades later, the band—and its late frontman, Kurt Cobain—continues to make an impact on hip-hop.

Singer Frank Ocean holds a well-deserved reputation for delivering standout rap verses. Dating back to his 2012 verse on Odd Future’s “Oldie,” the elusive musician has a history of spitting impactful bars for the collective, including the solo work of Tyler, The Creator and Earl Sweatshirt.

Here at Genius, we’re in a unique position as a music lyrics site to discover rising artists while staying on top of the latest trends. Millions of fans come to Genius every day after using Google to find the lyrics for songs they truly love, whether they’re looking for their favorite buzzing artists or the most viral songs of the moment. Every week, we’re going to look at our data and pinpoint why fans have been searching for a selected artist.

Aside from a few viral leaks and high profile collaborations with Tyler, The Creator and Solange, Playboi Carti’s 2019 has been a quiet year.

Here at Genius, we’re in a unique position as a music lyrics site to discover rising artists while staying on top of the latest trends. Millions of fans come to Genius every day after using Google to find the lyrics for songs they truly love, whether they’re looking for their favorite buzzing artists or the most viral songs of the moment. Every week, we’re going to look at our data and pinpoint why fans have been searching for a selected artist.

Kendrick Lamar is one of the preeminent MCs of his generation thanks to his intricate lyricism, unique flows, and distinct voice. The Compton rapper has inspired a wave of MCs like JID and DUCKWRTH, whose delivery and vocals sometimes carry more than a passing resemblance to his.

Drake and Future continue to put out some of their best material together. From their most recent cut, “Life Is Good,” to their joint project, What a Time to Be Alive, all the way back to Drake’s 2011 remix of Future’s hit “Tony Montana,” fans know that when they team up, something special is in store.

BROCKHAMPTON released its fifth album, GINGER, last week, its second release without former member Ameer Vann. Vann was kicked out of the group in 2018 after being accused of sexual misconduct, and the members appear to cryptically refer to their former bandmate on “DEARLY DEPARTED.” Produced by Kiko Merley and Romil Hemnani, the track interpolates the collective’s 2017 song, “SUMMER.” Kevin Abstract opens the track by ruminating on the loss of a friend: In a recent interview with NME, he spoke about Vann’s departure. “That’s complicated,” he said.

Over the past several years, “opps” has become one of most popular terms used by rappers to reference their foes. “Opp” is an abbreviation for opposition, which has appeared in hip-hop for decades dating back to songs like LL Cool J’s 1985 track, “Rock the Bells.” The appearance of the abbreviated “opp” in hip-hop lyrics, however, is fairly new.

Today, Megan Thee Stallion released a new single, “B.I.T.CH.,” which serves as a preview for her upcoming project, Suga. The Helluva Beats-produced track samples 2Pac’s “Ratha Be Ya Nigga,” which in turn flips “I’d Rather Be With You” by Bootsy Collins and his group, Bootsy’s Rubber Band. On “B.I.T.C.H.,” Megan addresses relationship problems: Megan broke down how the song was made in an interview with Beat 1’s Zane Lowe: “Ratha Be Ya Nigga” appears on 2Pac’s 1996 double album, All Eyez on Me, and is produced by Doug Rasheed.

New York rapper Lil Tecca’s catchy hooks and relatable personality made him a breakout star. However, even he admits that the flexes and finesses referenced in his lyrics shouldn’t be taken literally.

Young Thug’s latest project, So Much Fun, landed the Atlanta rapper his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

Russ is back with his latest album, SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE. The tracklist includes the previously released cuts, “NIGHTTIME (Interlude),” “CIVIL WAR,” and “BEST ON EARTH.” This is his first LP since 2018’s ZOO. The Atlanta-based MC linked up with Rick Ross, Bugus, Kiana Ledé, BENNY THE BUTCHER, Devin The Dude, and BIA.

NLE Choppa and Cole Bennett are back at it again with “Camelot,” named after a street in Memphis, Tennessee. It is produced by Indiana beatsmith FreshDuzIt and is one of the latest releases since NLE signed to Warner Bros earlier this summer.

Many fans know Gunna as Young Thug’s protégé, but their relationship actually dates back to 2015, when they met through a mutual friend on the video shoot for Thugger’s “With That.” A year later, Thug introduced Gunna to audiences outside of Atlanta with the JEFFERY collaboration, “Floyd Mayweather.” As Gunna honed his skills through his Drip Season mixtape series, he called on Thug for assists on tracks like “Cop Me a Foreign” and “Secure the Vibe,” while landing a feature on his label boss' “Tomorrow ‘Til Infinity.” By 2018, Gunna’s star was further on the rise, resulting in four features on Thug’s Slime Language compilation. Thug returned the favor with guest verses on a pair of Drip Season 3 tracks, as well as an appearance on Gunna and Baby’s joint project, Drip Harder.

Over the past few years, California’s Doja Cat has shown a knack for dropping viral tracks like “MOOO!,” “NINTENDHOE,” and “Tia Tamera.” After scoring her first Billboard Hot 100 entry with the Tyga-assisted “Juicy,” the rapper proved she was able to move from meme to mainstream. To pay tribute to Doja’s trademark wit, the Genius community rounded up the rapper’s funniest bars.

Last night, Drake and Future released a new song titled “Desires” to the official OVO SoundCloud. The track doesn’t appear on any other streaming platforms, but both rappers shared it on their social media.

12-year-old rapper YNW BSlime didn’t drop his first song until July 2019 with “Hot Sauce,” but the young artist’s profile is already on the rise. Although he is the younger brother of “Murder on My Mind” rapper YNW Melly, BSlime claims that he writes his own lyrics.

While Joji preps for his Coachella set in April, he just returned with the latest entry in his sadboi oeuvre, “Run.” Produced by Justin Parker, the song features the Japan-born crooner brooding over the one who got away: With no shortage of falsetto, Joji soulfully recounts running away from his feelings: While the mournful tone of the ballad might be familiar territory, Joji changes up his sound by weaving in a guitar solo. Meanwhile, the Aisultan Seitov-directed visual finds the 88Rising artist crawling through a limo that seemingly stretches out for miles.

Post Malone first showed the world his star potential back in 2015 with his breakout hit, “White Iverson,” and the subsequent release of his debut album, Stoney in 2016. Since then, he’s grown into an unexpected star with the release of his sophomore album, ​beerbongs & bentleys, in 2018, as well as subsequent tracks like “Sunflower” and “Wow.” Now, fans can look forward to another project from Posty very soon.

Here at Genius, we’re in a unique position as a music lyrics site to discover rising artists while staying on top of the latest trends. Millions of fans come to Genius every day after using Google to find the lyrics for songs they truly love, whether they’re looking for their favorite buzzing artists or the most viral songs of the moment. Every week, we’re going to look at our data and pinpoint why fans have been searching for a selected artist.