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On April 3, 2026, rappers Earl Sweatshirt (real name Thebe Kgositsile) and MIKE released their collaborative double album POMPEII // UTILITY with New York hip-hop collective SURF GANG. Here’s what one VIRIDIAN News Staff member had to say about it.
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After a year of teasing, a month of rollout, and a week of delay, underground rage rapper Nettspend released his debut studio album, Early Life Crisis, to mixed reviews from critics and fans alike on March 6, 2026. Let’s see what one WGHS student had to say about Nettspend’s most recent drop.
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On February 20, rapper Baby Keem, real name Hykeem Jamaal Carter Jr., returned to the spotlight with his second studio album Ca$ino, breaking a half-decade hiatus. However, opinions on the project are mixed.
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The long-awaited horror film Iron Lung was released on January 30, 2026, to great acclaim. Starring, financed by, written, directed, and self-distributed by famed YouTube star Markiplier, the film saw massive success at the box office, a clear indication of the power of a dedicated fanbase.
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American rapper J. Cole released his highly anticipated album The Fall-Off on February 6th, 2026 to high acclaim. This is what one VIRIDIAN staff member had to say about it.
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The 2026 Grammy Awards proved once again why music’s biggest night never goes quietly. February 1, 2026 was a special day for music. The 68th Annual Grammy Awards were held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, as artists, fans, and critics reacted in real time.
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The Return of Lord Flacko; A$AP Rocky Releases Experimental Don’t Be Dumb After Eight Year Hiatus1/22/2026
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After nearly a decade on hiatus, rap star A$AP Rocky has returned to the limelight with Don’t Be Dumb. Released on January 16, the album marks a highly experimental change in his career, much to critical acclaim. Here’s what two members of VIRIDIAN’s entertainment staff thought of the album:
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The holiday season is widely regarded as the busiest time of the year. This is no exception at the box office, as December was full of blockbuster titles.
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