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NoName's Juneteenth SummerStage Show Cancelled Just a Week After Kehlani's
The news comes a week after Kehlani's SummerStage concert was also canceled.

Why Sexyy Red and Noname Were Two of the Best Concerts of 2023, Foreshadowing What the Next Era of Rap Will Be
A look back at two of the best shows of the year, and what they tell us about where rap is headed.

Noname Clarifies Jay-Z Lyric: 'We Just Have Ideological Differences'
Noname called out the NFL and Jay-Z on her latest record, 'Sundial.'

Noname on Her 'Spirited Debate' With J. Cole: 'We Both Could've Done Better'
The Chicago-born rapper told Complex she and Cole have remained on good terms years after their viral back-and-forth.

Noname Isn’t Hiding: She Talks ‘Sundial,’ Becoming Friends With J. Cole, And Working On Next Album
Following the release of her latest album, <i>Sundial,</i> Complex spoke with Noname about working on her next album, being underrated as a rapper, her friendship with J. Cole, and more.

Noname Says She Won’t Apologize for Controversial Jay Electronica Verse: ‘Your Disappointment Truly Means Absolutely Nothing to Me’
"I'm not going to apologize for a verse I didn't write," she wrote of Jay's "Balloons" verse, which has been criticized as anti-Semitic.

Noname Calls Out Jay-Z and NFL's 'Propaganda for the Military' on "Namesake"
The song—which also critiques Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, and Noname herself—appears on 'Sundial,’ the Chicago MC’s first album in five years. Guest verses include Jay Electronica and Common.

Noname Pushes Back Against 'Woke Mob,' Defends Jay Electronica Collaboration
The Chicago native has come under fire for collaborating with the controversial "Exhibit C" rapper despite her progressive politics.

The ‘Acid Rap’ Interview: Chance The Rapper Looks Back 10 Years Later
As 'Acid Rap' reaches its 10 year anniversary, Chance the Rapper reflects on the legacy and impact of the mixtape, and how the era could have led to his death.

Livestream Coachella 2023 f/ Frank Ocean, Pusha T, Bad Bunny, Metro Boomin, Rosalía, GloRilla, and More
Coachella is kicking things off this weekend with a stacked lineup including Frank Ocean, Bad Bunny, and Blackpink—and YouTube is livestreaming all six stages.

Noname Says She Spoke With J. Cole Over the Phone Before and After "Snow on tha Bluff" Was Released
Noname opened up about her history with Cole and how she tried to get him to sign an open letter just days before "Snow on tha Bluff" dropped.

Run the Jewels, Questlove, and Noname Among 600 Musicians Calling for Israel Boycott in Support of Palestine
Over 600 musicians, including Run the Jewels and Noname among countless others, have signed a letter calling for a boycott of Israel in support of Palestine.

Talib Kweli Responds to Noname After She Defended His Harassment Accusers
Kweli says Noname accused him of harassing Black women without providing any proof: "She purposefully tried to portray me as an enabler of violence."

Noname's Book Club Headquarters to Provide Political Education Classes, Food Drives, and More
Last Friday, Noname released her first new song of 2021. Titled "Rainforest," the song featured frequent collaborator Adam Ness. A new album is out soon.

Noname Drops New Song "Rainforest"
A new album, Noname's first since 'Room 25' back in 2018, is expected to be released later this year. On Friday, Noname linked with Adam Ness for a new track.

Noname Passed on 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Soundtrack After Seeing the Film
The project allows for Chicago natives like Bump J, G Herbo, Polo G, and others to pay homage to a fellow son of the Windy City, Fred Hampton.

Noname Apologizes After Calling on Disney to 'Boost' Black Boy's Death at the Hands of Police
Noname has apologized after she called on Disney to "boost" the news of an unarmed disabled Black boy's death at the hands of police in South Africa.

Listen to Anderson .Paak's "Lockdown" Remix f/ Jay Rock, J.I.D, Noname
Anderson .Paak has released the remix to his song "Lockdown," with a star-studded lineup of guests: Jay Rock, J.I.D, and Noname.