It was on a late August night in New York City in 1987, when hip-hop may have first lost its innocence. Almost 14 years to the day after DJ Kool Herc spun
VisionDestroy Lonely’s boundary-pushing approach to music and fashion has earned him a legion of devoted fans. As he shapes a new world for his next album, he continues to innovate.Words: Georgette Cline Stepping
Hip-hop appears to be making a resurgence in 2026. Back in October 2025, Billboard reported that hip-hop’s market share dropped from 30% in 2020 to 24% in 2025, which sparked