Chino XL, a rapper known for his rapid-fire delivery and deft, cutting wordplay, has died. The local hip-hop legend, who was 50, grew up in East Orange. Chino XL, born Derek Keith Barbosa in the Bronx ...

The Alchemist's world changed when he first discovered the Beastie Boys. “Seeing them, these white Jewish guys who were rapping and on tour with Run-D.M.C. was crazy to me,” said the hip-hop producer, ...

The Alchemist is on a historic run in 2025 that already concluded in a flurry of releases that all should land comfortably on AOTY lists at the end of the year. After a buzzing meme online suggests ...

Young Thug shocked Hip-Hop fans when he admitted through text messages that he has no idea who legendary producer The Alchemist is. Young Thug confessed he has no idea who legendary producer The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The list includes pioneers, genre-benders, and rising stars who brought unique perspectives to rap. Artists like Action Bronson ...

In 2020, Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist — often known to fans as Alc — released their album “Alfredo.” Five years later, the rapper-producer pair returned with a sequel, “Alfredo 2,” released July 25 ...

Album art for ‘Mercy’ by Backwoodz Studioz. If there were ever a combination of raw talent to marvel at in this decade, Armand Hammer & The Alchemist might be it. The former is composed of two of the ...

After years of collaborating, touring and, no doubt, smoking together, The Alchemist and Evidence are finally gearing up to release their long-awaited joint project, 'Lord Steppington,' as the ...