Is Hip-Hop Dead or Just Taking a Nap?
<p><strong><em>Did you know that there has only been one Hip-Hop album released in 2023 to reach #1 on Billboard?</em></strong></p>
<p>News of Hip-Hop’s death has been greatly exaggerated. With only one rap album, Lil Uzi Vert’s “Pink Tape” hitting #1 on the Billboard charts so far in 2023, and big-name rappers struggling to sell tour tickets, you have to wonder — <em>is it time to call the coroner for Hip-Hop</em>?</p>
<p><strong>The Money Don’t Lie</strong></p>
<p>This year marks the first time since 1993 that Hip-Hop has not had multiple #1 albums. Even mainstream stars are canceling tours due to weak ticket sales, despite boasting millions of online streams. The record industry’s old tactics for goosing sales seem to have run dry. As the saying goes, <em>follow the money</em>. And the money suggests hip-hop is in a slump.</p>
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