Trent Fitzgerald is a New Jersey-based freelance writer who is obsessed with hip-hop and pop culture. Currently, he's a music writer for Townsquare Media properties. When he's not writing about your favorite rapper, he's copping sneakers and blogging on his personal rap blog, BeatsandRants.com. He also goes tumbling at beatsnrants.tumblr.com. When it's all said and done, he strives for good music and journalism excellence. Follow him on twitter @BeatsandRants.
Trent Fitzgerald
Jermaine Dupri Celebrates So So Def’s 25th Anniversary with New Playlist [AUDIO]
In celebration of So So Def's 25th anniversary, the producer and founder of the label curated a playlist of their classic hits.
Minneapolis Middle School Names Music Room After Prince [VIDEO]
The Perfect World Foundation, a charity founded by the late singer's wife, has made a charitable donation to a Minnesota middle school.
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine Slapped with $100 Million Lawsuit Over Beats Royalties
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are being sued over royalties owed by a former partner.
Diddy on NFL Team Ownership: ‘I Don’t Want to Be Associated with Oppressing Black Men’
The Bad Boy Records mogul told Big Boy that he has no interest in owning an NFL team.
New Edition’s Michael Bivins Finally Receives High School Diploma at Age 49
Michael Bivins received an honorary high school diploma from his alma mater.
Every Song on EPMD’s ‘Strictly Business,’ Ranked
The Boombox ranks every song from EMPD's classic 1988 album, arguably one of the funkiest rap albums of the "Golden Era" of hip-hop.
Wyclef Jean Announces ‘The Carnival’ Anniversary Show in New York City
The legendary rapper will perform 'The Carnival' with Fa special guest on the turntables.
The Last Poets’ Jalal Mansur Nuriddin, the Grandfather of Rap, Dead at 74
The 'Grandfather of Rap,' has passed away.
Trey Songz Being Sued By Cop & Photographer Over 2016 Assault
The R&B singer is in legal trouble again.
Bobby Brown’s Sister Regrets Taking Photo That’s Now Pusha T’s Album Cover
Tina Brown regrets taking the infamous picture that is now Pusha T's controversial album cover.