The Grio

‘Being Black: The ’80s’: De La Soul’s song captures the devastating effects of the crack epidemic

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Crack had a massive impact on the Black community in the 1980s. It would ...
The Cheat Sheet

The Notorious B.I.G. Song That Was Inspired By a Real Crack Dealer

The Notorious B.I.G. often alluded to dealing drugs in his music, with some songs mentioning the hustle outright. His 1997 song “10 Crack Commandments” has been regarded as the best song about drug ...
Uproxx

Doja Cat’s Long-Demanded New Song ‘Crack’ Is Out… But Only For 24 Hours

Better act fast if you want to listen to Doja Cat‘s new song. For years, the “Lose My Mind” rapper’s fans have been begging for “Crack,” a track that she previewed during an Instagram Live while ...
Rolling Stone

Fans Begged Doja Cat to Release ‘Crack.’ She Gave in — But Only for 24 Hours

For three years, Doja Cat has been asked the same question by her fans: Whatever happened to “Crack?” The rapper previewed the record during an Instagram Live in 2022 while in the process of recording ...