The historic show is celebrating its 10-year anniversary
The lineup for the biggest Hip Hop festival in Japan is stacked
KAWS, LABUBU, Grimace & Doraemon will float along Victoria Harbor
Hong Kong’s Afrobeats talent for the win
It’s as if they made a shoe from gray sweat pants
The lineup announcement is heavy on Rage Rap
A 60-year-old is dropping bars about stinky wet markets & the internet can’t get enough
More than 15 artists, dancers & DJs will raise funds for refugees & underprivileged youth
Anyone can submit an application until September 26
The ‘Gangnam Style’ star has admitted fault
The Japanese MC has had a hell of a summer in 2025
This is a 45 lover’s dream come true
Expect the cease-and-desist letters to arrive anytime soon
Catch the reggae revolutionary as he spreads love, truth & riddims that move the mind as much as the ...
A fusion of Indian & Mexican food in Singapore
The Funk legend is coming to Asia on Sunday September 14 at The Ombak Festival in Malaysia
The founder of CLOT has been working with Adidas a lot lately
The Indian rapper will be running it up in surgery
She joined producer & DJ Knock2 for ‘Dance or Dead’
Featuring artwork by KAWS & more
Japanese streetwear brand WIND AND SEA is making it happen
VVIP tickets that were US$300 were being sold for 5 times that amount
Memphis Rap & Chinese folklore is a killer combination
The announcement was made on the festival’s social media accounts
“Mom, this is the closest I’ve ever been to Jay Chou.”
It’s not often a 10-second clip has this much star power
The project is the Japanese superstar’s most ambitious yet
The focus is on the Chul-Su character
It’s getting hot in here
The show is from June 14 to 29 at Waiting Room in Taipei
The future of Asian Hip Hop is now
This is part of the Stone Throw 2025 tour
The neo-soul songstress & OG beatmaker make for a fascinating pairing
The yellow & black colorway honors the late martial arts legend
The gangster demanded nearly US$120,000
The second year features a Hip Hop-heavy lineup
The 72-hour public sale starts June 9
Funding & finding the proper venue seem to be the problem
She won NPR’s contest with ‘Bakunawa’
The Thai MC fulfilled one of her dreams
The festival takes place December 5-7 at the Central Harbourfront Event Space
MILLI is rewriting the rules of entertainment on May 17
With headliners MILLI, RAMENGVRL, Zack Tabudlo, Fariz Jabba & Zamaera
COMPANION will be shown from May 13 to May 25
Tote bags & pins are just some of the items that will be available in Chinese McDonald’s restaurants
The dancers will be heading to Tokyo for the World Finals
The tour will hit 6 US cities
The figure is available in 100%, 400% & 1000% versions
Nostalgia turned into art on the most cutting-edge venue in the world
The Hip Hop community in Japan is in shock
La Flame says open the pit up
Also featuring YOUNGOHM, Awich, KR$NA, THINLAMPHONE & OZworld
iHeartMedia will partner with Mammoth Media Asia
The painting was sold during Art Basel Hong Kong
The ‘Incredible’ artist will invade Pier 1929 on April 11
The 3-day party welcomed the creative world to Asia
5 dates include South Africa, India, Korea, China & Japan
DJ Mr. Gin, OTA Teezy & Multiverse opened the show
The movie made more than US$5 million at Japan’s box office on opening weekend
The artist’s Companion will be available for viewing from May 12 to 25
From Future to Spider-Man to Kendrick, Metro keeps its moving
Blacka responded…but to his detriment
With Taiwan’s Rap scene exploding, So Wonderful’s Hip Hop Movement brings Quavo to the island
Three days in October are sure to go down in history
It’s only fitting that Japan’s most-loved artist is designing limited-edition merch
The event a decade ago left 15 dead & nearly 500 injured
The record label is selling official merch that never made it to Japan
Get ready for serenades & body rolls
People in Asia are ‘FE!N’ing to see him
You can’t ban greatness
The music festival mixes K-pop, K-hop & EDM
The performance was a generational victory lap
Street art sensation meets legal reckoning as Melbourne artist faces costly consequences
The lineup includes Rich Brian, Higher Brothers, G-Dragon & more
Headliners include Quavo, Metro Boomin, DigiGhetto, ¥ellow Bucks, MC Jin, Zico & more
The party pays tribute to a legend on February 7
‘Not Like Us’ won 5 awards on the way to the Super Bowl
Paris Fashion Week did not disappoint
The popular Filipino radio station had its biggest event yet
The 37-year-old rapper has been in an Iranian jail since 2023
A legend of Hong Kong nightlife passed away on December 31 at the age of 79
The Blue Lotus Gallery hosts pictures of all 2,549 basketball courts in Hong Kong
The controversial Chinese artist will have a 5-color silkscreen available for 24 hours
China’s island is being touted as a concert destination
The Malaysian Hip Hop trio will perform tracks from their FULL SPLINT EP & more
You can own the Yutornado for only US$200
Many rappers & fans congregated at the scene
The events will be put on during the summer in Okinawa, Osaka & Tokyo
None of the victims have external injuries
His concrete canvas is the voice of the struggle
A 2-minute documentary about the power of dance in the middle of a slum
The multi-hyphenate has his own playground to be free on
The Chengdu crew is back for another run
Perfect for those who refuse to wear anything but sneakers
It’s never too late to get a loved one a McNugget sweatshirt
The Cambodian crew is ready to wreck shop
Toomaj Salehi was released after nearly 2 years behind bars
B-Side Khrew starts an INDIEGOGO to fund South East Asian mixtape
Soft power diplomacy in full effect
15 artists from around the world pay tribute to the monster
The OG Filipino rapper says you should always look for what you love
Central Cee hits Hong Kong as Saturday night’s headliner
This is a big move for Nas to showcase the stars on a global level
A warrant for the Taiwanese person involved in the assault
The Japanese artist has a new creative venture
Always bet on Kendrick
Popping & belly dancing at the same time
Something good happened this week
Activities with bizarre clothing are being discouraged in Shanghai
A night full of celebrating original Filipino music
No, it’s not a collab….yet
The bar gets its name from Kendrick Lamar’s classic 2017 album
More than 50 walls were transformed into art
The business relationship only lasted one month
The hat is out in time for the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball
Sneakers & hoodies go together like Run & DMC
The marathon continues with a Nicki Minaj smoothie bowl
China is now seen as opening up to controversial artists
The diverse experience featured 39 curated sessions & a live show
The 2-day festival also features Justice & Peggy Guo
The mogul can’t stop mogul-ing
The serial provocateur has attacked other artists
It’s pretty incredible from top to bottom
Hong Kong’s marquee festival is from November 29 to December 1
The event was held over the past weekend at Kaohsiung Music Center
The 2-day festival pays homage to the rise of Indian Hip Hop
In 1999, only 36 were released to the public
Hanumankind is getting it how he lives it
Ye & Ty Dolla $ign head to Haikou on September 15
This is a mockery of a mockery of a mockery
Wop, Wop, Wop, Wop
Epik High comes in a close third
At least one mystery has been solved
The hypeman passed away doing what he loved to do
The Asian American rapper played at LiFTED Lounge
Wang Yitai has been denied entry into Taiwan for a concert
The Olympic competitor prevailed over 500 dancers
The use of the band’s lightsticks could lead to trouble
Is Korea next?
14 acts performed over the 2-day festival
Dumbfounded does have a point
This is the 11th stop on the HOLIDAY tour
From the creators of Show Me the Money
The Cambodia superstar joined Snoop, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, & Billie Eilish
Hitting the charts around the world
We never thought that Hip Hop could take it this far
The 3rd edition just ended & we’re already dreaming of next year
The smooth Japanese skater lives on the edge
It’s not easy getting the genie back into the lamp
14-year-old Coco Yoshizawa took the top spot
This listening session is just two days after the show in Korea
The best of Asian Hip Hop over the past few years
The pristine getaway has stunning views of Mt. Fuji
Presales are only available to people buying tickets for Offset & Swae Lee
Experience the LiFTED mainstage takeover with RAMENGVRL & Yung Raja & meet them backstage!
The video director thinks so
The Hip Hop cultural exchange will happen from August 11 to 19
Including new times for the LiFTED mainstage takeover on July 27 8:30 to 10 PM
Like anything he does, Ye’s show is sure to cause a lot of mayhem
He was featured on ‘Time to Rise’ with VannDa
The double-platinum artist is debuting EVERYONE’S A CRITIC
The Taiwanese MC was a surprise winner for Best Male Mandarin Singer
Soho House Hong Kong party also featured Novel Friday & Monsta Kei
Lewds not nudes
"There were tears of joy, and there were also tears of sadness."
This is the last chance for many dancers
Does Asia still want the controversial rapper?
You’re not supposed to know this
The mix of Hip Hop & electronic beats with Free Form Jazz was a welcome palate cleanser to everyday ...
Will there be a repeat or will it be someone totally new?
The lineup is looking incredible so far
Featuring a LiFTED stage takeover with RAMENGVRL & Yung Raja
The visionary songstress performed at Potatohead Bali to a sold-out crowd
The New York MC is celebrating 30 years of his debut album Illmatic this year
The Battle of the Parades lived up to the hype
Fans can watch & rewatch some of the best performances
Wu-Tang’s rare mystery album gets a listening session in Tasmania
There is only one copy of Once Upon a Time in Shaolin
Thousands of overseas Taiwanese came out to see the rapper and Nvidia’s Jansen Huang
The 2 Indian megastars used to be in a group together
The ‘Bodak Yellow’ rapper said she needs to stop trying things for free
Early bird tickets are on sale now
It’s the April Fool’s Day joke that keeps going wrong
Each turntable comes with a picture disc filled with engine sounds
This was the second-to-last chance for dancers to get into the Olympics
Nine stages of diverse music in a utopian location
The Olympic Qualifier Series is a festival that celebrates breaking, skating, climbing & BMX
One of the biggest names in Indian Hip Hop heads to the Lion City
The show runs from May 18 to June 30
iQIYI just finished the Overseas Youngblood series
The artist also known as Anderson .Paak has been crushing his all-vinyl DJ sets
Paris is the home of Hip Hop in 2024
From The Bay to Buscalan
The Festival of Basketball featured Alvin Tan
This is with a 40 percent increase in the last year
The Lunar New Year Parade team includes Bohan Phoenix, Ted Park, P-Lo & more
The Nike Jam is set for release in July 2024
A photo essay by Sarah Rodrigues
One of the best parties in the world is coming back to Japan
Featuring Awich, Tiger JK, ATARASHII GAKKO! & more
Pranks have to be original & committed to
The rapper & content creator has something big planned for today
The shop has a full-size suspended bowl to skate
3Bangz broke it down on Weibo
Only 12 out of 32 total spots for have been filled so far
These kicks are exclusive to the Asian region
Hip Hop’s biggest festival has just announced the 2024 dates
Because they are made to look like real basketballs…on your feet…
An archive of the Japanese designer’s various collabs
The Korean megastar might be onto something with his collaboration with Nike
It’s their second collaborative drop this year, following from one with WESTSIDE LOVE
¥ellow Bucks, Red Eye & Issei Uno Fifth will be first to drop
Another stellar lineup has been announced by the crew at 88rising
Singapore better be ready to get down with the Indonesian MC
Come celebrate our new Chinese logo merch at Oyasumi
To be highly regarded by the legendary artist is a huge deal for JP
pH-1, 3CORNERZ, Novel Fergus & more will also perform at the first non-US edition
The music & tech giants disagree over royalties & AI
The partnership lasted less than a year
Lunar New Year Night Market merch drop at OYASUMI, Hong Kong
Ring in the Year of the Dragon with LiFTED’s new Chinese logo by MC YAN
Volume 4 is happening this Saturday night
Doja is the first female Hip Hop headliner
A ceremony is held annually to celebrate the best Wish Bus performances
3 more men are wanted in connection to the plan
This is the first time Summer Sonic will go overseas
“All recreational use is wrong,” says Thailand’s prime minister
Welcome to the Year of the Dragon
The Hip Hop legend will be part of the NBC broadcast team
The young MC’s journey is just beginning
The Osaka-based creative team is renowned for their music videos
The Christmas Day show will feature Hong Kong OGs
LiFTED went up close & personal with Thailand’s biggest Rap group
RAMENGVRL turned the party out krahhhh
Three days of musical madness
The Hip Hop artist takes over Joji’s Sunday night closing slot
Christmas comes early for Dirty Artist fans
Special guest RAMENGVRL set to perform
The Thai star told stories, did stand-up comedy & did some songs
Grammy nominations are out & there is a lot of love for Hip Hop
The New Taipei Kings came away with the victory
Bars & clubs are now allowed to stay open two hours later
“We came in here just to see & ended up winning”
Both dancers of Korean descent will represent the US & Canada
BBNO$ & Lexie Liu fill out the Hip Hop portion of the festival
The New Zealand DJ now has 10 world titles
Another fresh drop in the books
Zamaera’s dream is finally coming true
It’s full circle time for many of the Indian artists
The dancers will be heavy favorites going into the Paris 2024 Olympics
Conscription made him thirsty to make music
Spit Pit Vol II features Singapore’s top battle rappers on October 14 at Phuture at Zouk
On new song ‘Drew a Picasso,’ does the Canadian MC throw shade at the Lion City?
Both athletes won gold medals at the Asian Games 2023
The Future is Unwritten showcases a mural & new works of mixed media
‘Bigcityboi’ is featured in Expend4bles
It’s part of the KOREA SPOTLIGHT series
Gold medalists automatically qualify for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
Once you go superhero, you don’t go back
An ode to all the OGs & current stars of Malaysian Hip Hop
Sunflowers turns into the character Sunflora
The Korean dance reality show features cuts from Dynamicduo, Lee Young Ji, TAEYONG, TEN & more
The newly-signed Aftermath/Interscope artist gives the lowdown on his recent life-changing events
“The practice of getting on the bus first and then paying the fare later does not align with my auth ...
The rapper is out on bail pending his appeal
Raftaar & Badshaah were surprise performers for the grand finale
The 2 European graffiti artists allegedly wore 6 disguises to avoid detection
iQIYI’s expansion to North America is in its third year
The September 9 concert has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances
2023 has been a dream year for the Korean MC
The Japanese-American MC represented Asian Hip Hop at one of the biggest festivals in the world
Ancient architecture & contemporary art make a killer combo
Complex did a series on the 50 people who shaped Canadian Hip Hop
808 Day features a one-of-a-kind auction
LiFTED’s number 1 Asian Hip Hop MC hits Australia, the US, Canada & the UK
Plus some new additions to Head in the Clouds Los Angeles
The race to create the world’s first global Asian Hip Hop superstar just got interesting
1,864 dancers came together to get funky with it
The ultimate street art show is presented by CMC Live & PERROTIN
Why hasn’t someone done this before?
The dancer put on his grandfather’s Atayal costume & will head to Germany for World Finals in Novemb ...
Inspired by the writings of Bruce Lee
Miss Ko, RayRay, 7LING & Majin turned the party out
The Live Nation tour stops in Bangkok, Manila, Taipei, Seoul, Hong Kong & Tokyo
The Disney+ movie helps inspire people to get into Hip Hop
The 2020 incident had to do with throwing cherry bombs at the Prime Minister’s residence
The 2 MCs have been friends since 2015
The Japanese sports drink has been around since the 1980s
The competition is even tougher the second time around
The song is used in the Chinese trailer for the summer blockbuster
This is not the first time the South Korea star has had girlfriend trouble
The Japanese MCs played to a packed house in Taipei
Have you ever heard the Spirited Away soundtrack…on vinyl?
Who wants to see some amazing Japanese Hip Hop in HK?
The intergenerational Asian Hip Hop superstar combination on The Rap of China gives all the chills
He dared the military to arrest him by leaving his address at the bottom of the post
The artist will bring 23 paintings & sculptures made in the past 2 years
The docu-series hits Vegas, Tokyo, Goma, São Paulo, Rotterdam & NYC
The Cambodian superstar joins an NBA player, a film director, a K-pop band & more
The dancers represented Malaysia & Vietnam
The Singaporean rapper sets his sights on glory
Popular in Korea, Snoop is the first US Hip Hop artist to use a KiT album
The competition was held in Mumbai & had big repercussions for the 2024 Olympics
Agust D is the first Asian artist to reach number 1 on Billboard’s Top Rap Albums chart
The festival has added an extra day of madness
Thailand has been under the rule of the military for nearly a decade
DJ Kool Herc gets a special nod as well
A collab between Allure Records & Leftmind International celebrated Miikothe13th
The whirlwind tour hits Hong Kong, Shanghai & Taipei on the first weekend in June
The ex-Fugees rapper is facing 20 years in jail
The 2 winners head to Paris for the BC One World finals in October
And we've got the pics to prove it
A 2-story Dream Rabbit is sure to bring in customers
15 people died & over 500 were injured at the Color Play Asia event in 2015
Other headliners include Post Malone & Robbie Williams
The Chinese MC is hitting Hong Kong, KL & Bangkok
Suhf, Rex, Gummy B, & DJ Mr. Skin’s Mandarin Homework are also feature attractions
The MC took the crown in front of a sold-out crowd
Four 3-day passes are available for Asia’s biggest Hip Hop event ever
Straight outta Tamil Nadu
All you have to do is drop a freestyle
This sparked a rallying cry through copycat painters
‘These rappers smoke too much damn weed,’ said the health minister
Greatest Work of Art was number one on the Global Album Sales Chart
Lin-Manuel Miranda announced the great news
Jaded & Balming Tiger packed Cheer Up Charlies for 12 hours with 18 artists
He recently scored 2 new Guinness World Record titles
Clockenflap reiterates that it will continue to operate independently
What a wild ride it’s been so far…and we’re just getting started
Hoodies, tote bags & travel cups are available only in China
The Chinese artist is famous for flipping off historic landmarks
One of the stops on his 16-date world tour is not happening
Not just any coffee, it’s Indonesian coffee
The rapper didn’t show up for his social work for 141 days
It’s scheduled to happen on May 20 & 21
The event was hosted by HIPHOPPLAYA & HIPHOPLE
These middle-aged Korean women are reclaiming the streets
2 Pai Meis gets busy behind the controller & much more
But first, she has her sights on gold at the Southeast Asian Games in May
The Higher Brothers’ rapper will play in Singapore, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne & Auckland
Edison Chen & Harry Wang call the collab CLOTEZ
AI is coming for all the jobs
20 Asian acts will be taking over Cheer Up Charlies in Austin, Texas
The US rapper will be joined by NICKTHEREAL, Tyson Yoshi & MC Cheung
Even though she can’t drive, MAR2INA will be styling wherever she goes
The turn up is real in Kaohsiung
The home of BTS now owns the rights to Migos, Lil Baby & Lil Yachty songs
Oh yeah. There was a football game, too
The legends are going to show Hong Kong the grimy side of New York Hip Hop
The Daisy Age has come to an end
LiFTED goes behind the scenes with photographer Ainsley Myles for the scoop
The former NBA player will suit up for the Kaohsiung Steelers in Taiwan’s P.League+
The New Orleans Pelicans star loves anime
Balming Tiger also brings their genreless style to Japan
The Korean MC is heating up the winter during the middle of his world tour
This is not the first time that the Korean MC has been in trouble with the law
This creative grant helps the South Korean artist shoot the visual for her next single
He’ll play August 19 in Osaka & August 20 in Tokyo
All the big names from Hip Hop are going to be in one place at the same time
2 live performances & 6 awards for the mega-star
The police are working with nightlife venues to make things safer for everyone
This is the curtain call of a 40-year career
This is not the first time that the elderly women have picked up the mic
16 never before seen art pieces plus much more
The Taiwanese Bass queen goes back to her Hip Hop roots with the Korean-American MC for the 3rd LiFT ...
“I’m Jackson Wang from China. This is my home country.”
The collection comes in the form of sweatshirts, hoodies & T-shirts
Be on the lookout for 1300, Seachains, Balming Tiger & Lee Young-ji
South Asia is coming hard into 2023 hard
All 3 headliners - BLACKPINK, Bad Bunny & Frank Ocean - are people of color
The London Design Museum’s exhibition is open until March 5
The drop is inspired by the Year of the Rabbit
She is now the first-ever female MC to win the competition
The collab is boiling hot
A lot of Rap royalty have paid tribute to the hardcore lyricist
This is the first time breakdancing has been part of the public education system
The radio station on Sirius XM had been broadcasting since 2020
The new Vans Slip-Ons come in 3 colorways
Tory Lanez is facing 22 years in prison
Jägermeister creative grant provides the mic to make hits
Do you want the top-tier producer’s Midas touch in your house or studio?
Everyone wants to look fresh for Lunar New Year 2023
Timbaland & Swizz Beatz’s battle expands globally to India on December 22
Asia's first Rolling Loud will have two stages
The Japanese dancer was crowned world champion
The celebrity DJ committed suicide in a hotel room
The phone produced tracks for the likes of J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar
This one goes out to you…and you…and you
It would be the first time the rapper performs in Thailand
The pieces are described as a “playlist of love songs to our fans”
The graffiti legend is working with hospitality brand Potato Head
Takashi Murakami credits Post Malone’s music for helping him get through the pandemic
DJ IS-K from Japan was the runner up
Two out of the 10 contestants are from Japan
Morgan Freeman, Lakeith Standfield, Young Thug & Gunna are also featured
Shawna X is also collab-ing on AAPI Heritage Night
“I’ll take a break when I’m dead.”
The Chinese-Canadian was also fined US$84 million for tax evasion
Flow G is everywhere
The Mongolian rapper predicted this back in May
KOOOLA City, B. KOOOLA KOOOLA City, B.
The North American tour is slated for 2023
LiFTED ranks the top 5 World Cup anthems
The world’s most visited museum makes a permanent home in China
The exhibition will run from November 17 to November 22 at Ho Chi Minh City’s Museum of Fine Arts
LiFTED predicts the winners
The governor wants more space for street dancers & a Bangkok Cup breaking tournament
Both breaking stars from the Netherlands & the US are gearing up for the 2024 Olympics
Filipino time in full effect
Attendees were dressed in all white for the funeral & all black for the house party
Hong Kong’s much-loved eclectic music festival returns in March 2023
“She fell in love with a McRib”
The AI can make personalized rhymes
January 28-29 will mark the first time the festival hits India
The farmer-slash-rapper becomes a sensation overnight in China
Houston…we have a problem. Hip Hop…we have a problem. America…we have a problem
The tribute to Chadwick Boseman is the lead single from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack
The two Hip Hop superstars will be joined by Edda Hayes & Louis Leibfried
Comedy meets Malaysian Rap royalty
She’s pushing her fans to be themselves
Season 2 will be out soon
Lisa Simpson is the one with the Death Note
Panda Panda Panda Panda Panda Panda
This is huge for Asian Hip Hop
“The bombing is not a surprise, but this mass killing is shocking.”
Kellen Hatanaka’s latest exhibition examines where Asians fit into sports & society
MILLI, Joey Boy & others were supposed to perform
Four athletes will be selected for additional training
She’s a triple threat as a host, performer & actress
The OVO Owl made its way from Toronto to Barcelona
“They claim Asians all look the same. Huh? Is you stupid or is you lame?”
The 2022 Jive-Super Live Festival is not happy
Getting into this class won’t be easy
The illustrator started having chest pains on his way to attend New York Comic Con
GEMINI & Mirani’s ‘Rollin’ is the first release under Jay Park’s advisory
Four performances show the varied musical styles
“I choose to remain in history forever as a man who did not support what was happening.”
Adding some Hindi Hip Hop flavor into the mix
These must-have Apps will make you sound like a pro
It also includes a special guest appearance by Zedd
The Mongolian Hip Hop don drops an all-English burner
More shows to be announced soon
Now there’s a diss & a clothing drop because of course there is
The Korean Hip Hop reality show is back and bigger than ever
The show comes four years after she declined to play in 2019
The band has been a touring juggernaut this year
The rap cypher series has seen some of the best in South East Asia spitting hot 16s
The world’s most provocative street artist will show 150 works at MOCA Bangkok
Rich Brian, Warren Hue, Jackson Wang, Joji & others to perform
The festival is all about spotlighting Asian acts
The night will culminate with a Hip Hop afterparty
All in all, 20 home items have been retouched by the band
The heavyweight lineup in Singapore includes Joe Flizzow, DABOYWAY, Yung Raja & more
YoungOhm, Thaitanium, FIIXED, 1MILL & Memphis Bleek all joined in
NIGO’s VINTAGE ARCHIVE goes on exhibit in Tokyo
The Southeast Asian tour follows dates in Australia
The entire record player is matte black
The R&B star is due to play in India, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand & Japan
Win a DADDYBOY® 2022 towel and a Freakjesus NFT celebrating Ser Wong Fun
The MC was known as the Sucka Free Boss
The revival features RAMENGVRL, Tuan Tigabelas, A. Nayaka & more
The Asian Hip Hop stars join the likes of Drake, Jack Harlow, and Megan Thee Stallion
The American & Canadian DMC champions are female
The collection consists of 9 T-shirts & an embroidered kimono
The special editions are 100% & 400% BE@RBRICKs
The tragic news was announced on his social media
It’s all Nicki’s world, we just live in it
India will host 40 acts on 4 stages over 2 days in January
She becomes the first solo female rapper to debut at number one since 1988
It seems as though the future of Hip Hop is secure
The best home studio vocal mics for producers & artists
Relive the excitement of last weekend’s festival here
The music-detecting app has risen with streaming music
Billboard enters the Chinese market
The Indonesian singer-songwriter is out with COVID-19
The cereal is the latest addition to the Momma Snoop line
The Canadian MC now owns the record for most top 5 songs in music history
The 3-day OFFLINE ONLY exhibition is in Seoul from August 19
Go behind the scenes on a quest to make the Taiwan Olympic breakdancing team
It’s official! The first-ever Hong Kong Hip Hop awards show was a smashing success
The SPARKLES - MUDANCE concept store will be in Singapore until the end of August
JB wins big at the city’s first-ever Hip Hop awards
She’s the first-ever Chinese dancer to win a breaking championship
The blaze was put out after three hours
The jewelry line was created by Yoon Ahn & Japanese rapper Verbal
88rising brings their massive festival to Jakarta on December 3 & 4
Watch his full headlining set here
The star-studded show will be on August 28
Sunway Lagoon turns into a huge concert venue this September
Blackpink will release a new album in September
The legendary graffiti artist gets his signature headphones
The United Nations has condemned the act as “cruel”
It’s not too hot for the Vietnamese, Japanese, & Thai rappers share their secrets
The location of their seminal album cover is now immortalizing the band
This East-West collab is the first between the two iconic brands
Kudi will also be doing a date in Tokyo in October
The Vietnamese-American rapper & multi-instrumentalist is taking his Lo-Fi sounds on the road
When museums are throwing block parties, Hip Hop is doing something right
Get immersed in her passionate but toxic love-hate relationship with music
The long-time friends get back to the basics
This is a well-rounded musical camp for anyone who wants into get in the game
Set those alarms now
The Korean rapper said she’s not done yet
The Taiwanese rapper took shots at Hong Kong’s GEM & Angelababy
His spirit lives on despite departing Long Beach after an inspiring 58 years
The Canadian rapper joined the group in Toronto
It’s time to get your applications in to be the next Korean Hip Hop superstar
A small girl with massive energy is going to be taking over world stages
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, & China are home to some inspiring artists
“My body my, my MFin’ choice”
Taking graffiti from the streets into the creative hub in the heart of Hong Kong
NFT-Only single is a Dub remix of Cantonese Reggae track
Korean Hip Hop artists Yummdda, The Quiett & PaloAlto are the owners
Long live Virgil! Long live Virgil! Long live Virgil!
The heat was turned way up for a festival full of home-grown artists
The pro-democracy activist is 1 of 2 people who have been convicted of terrorism
A lot of big names are out for the grand prize
NFT-only single shows Taiwan’s Bass queen’s Hip Hop roots
Hong Kong’s Hip Hop awards show is back in August after COVID-19 delays
This will be the superstar’s first performance since Coachella 2022
The first single & video is the fanciful ‘My World’
The Silk Sonic singer can do it all
The series portrays the first Muslim & Pakistani superhero
Crocs rule everything around me, CREAM get the money, dolla dolla bill, y’all
Try not to laugh watching this trippy video
He’s got labelmates Zadon & Cykko to party with him
Everyone is gearing up for Olympic selection in July
Our musical NFT drop features Mrs M, RayRay & MC Yan
The best way to release an album is to throw a party
The Indonesian MC runs through a string of her latest releases
Hip Hop sensibility & sustainability step to the forefront
Their customizable earbuds can help you Morph the City
The track is the first single from Cheng’s upcoming Don Chino EP
88rising’s festival brings all the big names to the yard
There’s something special that goes on in those fields from December 15 to 18
The Filipino MC gets down with ‘Praning’
This graffiti exhibition focuses on the Asian experience in America
The queen of Mongolian Hip Hop is making big moves
The homies are making their debuts as producer & director
Thailand’s OG Rap group returns with a new single on Def Jam SEA
The Korean style icon is putting fakers on blast
The Desi Queen is back with a 5-track EP HBIC
The 3-MC Korean Hip Hop act is coming in hot
The Malaysian rapper goes from Hip Hop to Hyperpop before her upcoming EP VR-GF
Mrs M, Tsunari, & others are featured on this impressive playlist
Her confidence shines in the powerful ‘Bijin’
It’s really easy to learn the YikYik
Thugger’s Young Stoner Life crew has been brought up on RICO charges
The 2 singles are backed by an exemplary performance on Dingo Freestyle
The KlapYaHandz standout MC is rapping in 3 languages
The T-shirts are inspired by the double-decker trams
Craft gin, Hip Hop & skateboarding go hand in hand in hand
Coming May 26
The 19-year-old is putting in the work
DJ Premier is taking this personal
IndoDrill is the next big thing
Indonesian rapper drops an LP of Trap & Drill heaters
Yet To Be Named Collaboration, But Snoops Says "My Parts Are In...It's a Vibe"
The former Just Music rapper has a history of mental illness
Winning the hearts & minds of OGs with his first album ANTAI
Vinyl is dead! Long live vinyl!
It’s a love letter to where he’s spent the last 12 years
Stands were so busy they needed to turn off the delivery apps
The track features Def Jam Malaysia artists Yonnyboii, Kmy Kmo, Luca Sickta, Siqma & ASYRAF NASIR
The song is off ShiGGa’s 5-track EP IAMU
Hong Kong rapper celebrates what can be felt but not said
Unintentional comedy by censorship delighted people on WeChat
Taman ini akan menampilkan konser dan pengalaman musik
The Taiwanese rappers celebrate their hometown Puli
The championship will be held in the birthplace of Hip Hop
The Mongolian star’s Harry Fraud-produced track celebrates strength & womanhood
The Singaporean rapper thinks the possibilities are endless with NFTs
A 3-meter high Labubu plus 25 other pieces will be on display
Connections were made; re-mapping was done
Black Barbie stands head & shoulders above her competition
This time clothing band Tribal is along for the ride
You’ve always wanted a gold tonearm, right?
The collabs continue for this all-star project
FONKi got his friends together for an amazing weekend of music & art
Nas, Jack Harlow & Lil Nas X had great shows
The Vietnamese-American artist will also perform at Ted Park’s show in NYC
India’s Rap king lays down tracks at the Wave Cave
The zany commercial is divine comedy
The second single off the album that celebrates his 25 years in the Rap game
The mega-watt collaboration’s title has yet to be revealed
Re-map, re-discover & re-learn about underground music & the subcultures around it
The I KNOW NIGO album includes a who’s who of Hip Hop royalty
The Saigon singer relives her wild night outs pre-pandemic
The party goes down this Saturday on Mixcloud
The MC who calls himself the best Asian rapper alive just got shot in the face
First Drake, now Ronald. Is anyone safe from the Virginia MC’s wrath?
The veteran 19-year-old rapper dishes out coolness by the pound
Radiating vibes & positive energy all summer long
The song features Rico Nasty & has a bit of Juke to it
From Madison, Wisconsin all the way to Austin, Texas
The track comes with a cyberpunk video & exclusive NFTs
The Majulah Live X It’s a Rap concert this Saturday guarantees a good time
The 2 artists blend Hip Hop & R&B as they squabble over a woman
Asian Hip Hop is taking over
There’s a little twist on who gets to kick it
She’s also released her first-ever podcast
A big Malaysian Rap collab on a serious subject
He’s now married to Barbie Hsu, 3 months after her divorce & they haven’t met in person in 20 years
There is also a limited-edition NFT drop to help communities facing period poverty
The Bund to Brooklyn podcast takes a look back at Hip Hop’s evolution in China
The debut show stars Japan’s renowned rapper KEIJU
Will things change? CEO & co-founder says no
It’s the rapper & singer’s first single after a brief hiatus
The award show was live-streamed on YouTube & other social media channels
Producer Yaffle enlists Daichi Yamamoto & AAAMYYY to keep the childhood nostalgia alive
“I can’t perform while Russian missiles fall on Ukraine”
This weekend online screenings & conversations with the director & special guests are happening onli ...
The former beauty queen releases her first official single on Def Jam Thailand
Dino James & Fotty Seven are the first signings
Plunge into the intimate world of Khmer street art & Hip Hop
The MC was gunned down at a mall in Metro Manila
Happily Never After is a rollercoaster ride about lifelong love affairs
The 2 Blasian superstars team up for their first collab
Produced by Malaysian Hip Hop icons Mas Dewanga & SonaOne
The video game character gets her own KHop song & video produced by GroovyRoom
The festival is back for the first time in three years
Design & merch inspired by the city’s neon cyberpunk surroundings
Race cars, mansions, & fine wine are his best friends
The Hip Hop band releases a new single ‘CTRL’ & plays 2 live shows in Taiwan
This duo is taking Japanese Hip Hop to the top
India’s Devil The Rhymer just set a record with 478 words in a minute
The song is a collab with CGTN’s Music Voyage
He received a trophy, cash & a recording contract for his victory
Azadi Records continues its streak of putting out refreshing music
The park will feature concerts and musical experiences
The Jakarta-born MC makes Drill music to drive to
126 could be Thailand’s version of 420
The first Hong Kong Hip Hop awards show plans to reschedule between May & July
Independence is the key for the eclectic Osaka-repping rapper, singer & songwriter
Asia’s underground Hip Hop scene on full display
The 6-track opus depicts the pair’s life story
The awards show was postponed because of surging cases of COVID-19
Across the board, this brand-new controller is incredible
“My style is like a maze, with music as my guide to every exit.”
Fashion doesn’t have to be serious all the time
Putting street & pop-surrealist art on the main stage
Yuto Horigome celebrates his Golden 22
88rising will be showcasing HEAD IN THE CLOUDS FOREVER
Underground KHop flexing its muscles
Yup’in joins the mannequins with emotions
New year, new wardrobe
He’s handing out headslaps like they are going out of style
Music’s biggest night has not set a new date
KAWS’ two Companion sculptures are going to be cold this winter
1MILL’s new Country Rap song ‘What I Been On’ makes history
The all-Korean musical lineup of rappers and DJs is the pandemic’s latest victim
The Korean superstar has resigned as CEO from AOMG & H1GHR MUSIC
Hong Kong’s first-ever Hip Hop awards show is set to make history
The collab brings old school graffiti to Japan
The tribal rhythms are strong with this one
The Jordan Brand Year of the Tiger CNY 2022 capsule is here
Skateboarding & graffiti come together in a new fashion
Looking for any last-minute Christmas presents for that fashionista in your life?
This led to a reduction in suicides
DJ Khaled’s Another Wing ghost kitchens are coming to Taiwan & Hong Kong
Warning: This is not going to be cheap
No matter what, Enola is not alone
Algorithm [Global Edition] adds the Asian Hip Hop heavyweights
The gritty, genre-blending MC is out to change the game
‘高傲GAOAO Kaohsiung Cypher’ is on that gangster tip
Who has had the best Hip Hop performance on the Wish Bus this year?
The MC is looking to shoot to the top of the polls
Gwangil looks to have a very bright future ahead of himself
The MCs latest song is a sensory overload in the best possible way
Paul N Ballin’s ‘Ballin N Tha Hood’ is a Pinoy version of the Hip Hop classic
Hip Hop, art & commerce go very well together
Former B.A.P member continues to claim his place in the Korean Rap game
Instead, the MC is all about the Buddha amulet
Ramengvrl leads the list with her surprise drop of ‘Fake Friends’
He had been fighting for his life for the past few years
The 17-year-old’s 6-track EP is called Time Table-The Trip
As usual, there is a lot of competition in the Hip Hop categories
Karaoke is always the best way to get over an ex, right?
‘The Captain’ delivers the vibes on ‘LILYHAMMER’
The exhibition runs from now until February 13
The 2 MCs are bringing Thai Hip Hop to NYC
superjdoug makes magic by sampling the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s ‘UTOPIA Symphony’
The Indonesian MC won 2 awards on Sunday night
The producer gets a massive assist by labelmate VannDa
The graffiti legend’s first show in Korea will run from November 30 to May 29, 2022
The anonymous Hong Kong street artist pushes boundaries with bold claims
The song is an emotional roller coaster about the feelings of dissatisfaction in modern life
Protest music in the form of Hip Pop
BGirl Logistx dethrones 2X champ Kastet
2021 is 1998 all over again
Sometimes it’s all about the flute
Tragedy unfolded during the enigmatic rapper’s headlining set
Anything can happen when competitors get behind the decks
The Indie festival features many of Hong Kong’s underground Hip Hop artists
This weekend’s all-Asian Hip Hop & R&B show will be livestreamed on Amazon Music & Twitch
The Chinese MC graced LiFTED’s October cover
The Thailand Hip Hop to South Korea KPop connection is strong with this one
KAWS:HOLIDAY set to return to Asia this November with a friend
Micro design shop features Hong Kong-centric concept
The Vietnamese MCs illustrate the desolation of breaking up
The lyrical flows are as strong as bullets going through your ears
She building a new world, one blistering song at a time
Giving out the best bro advice
Emotionally Unavailable says if you pick the wrong shirt, you may fall through the glass to your dea ...
The video and the episode dropped concurrently
Explore The Doggfather’s world like never before & maybe even get an invite to a pool party
The apocalypse is here & this is the soundtrack
The all-star season starts next summer
South Korea’s pH-1 joins the girl boss for a lyrical drag race
His movie is ‘under the radar’ no more
Awich is sexy and she shows it
Kid-sized versions of the rapper & guests OZworld, LEX & ¥ellow Bucks steal the show
The 5-minute video features 13 rappers from 9 crews
From donut selling at the local night market to winning NT$1 million
The goal is to inspire people to be OK with talking about mental illness
Niksone keeps it pure by remaining a forever immigrant
For 46 years, the Thai government has refused to acknowledge what happened
The music giant is launching DJ Mixes in 8 territories
The comedic MC collabs with Japanese music & art label tokyovitamin
Have some ETH? Two Ramengvrl covers are available for purchase today
This is the first of what should be many videos from their latest album
Metal Rap master DJ Slide helped produce the funky track
A livestream to help out COVID orphans is guaranteed to be outlandish
Preduce Skateboards is rolling out a food porn deck collaboration with photographer Kanrapee
'9ucci REMIX' juga menampilkan Paloalto, Jessi, UNEDUCATED KID & The Quiett
The Rap God is serving comfort food & humor all on a single plate
Get motivated with the Asian Rap star
“I’m singing it around the house anyway, so I might as well sing it in the Live Lounge.”
The Mudd Bruddaz representative performed his recent hit 'Opulent’
Live Hip Hop is alive & well in Hong Kong
Save the world and earn yourself a piece of art but chicken is excluded
Is it possible that Trap music is slowing down?
The group amplifies Asian voices with their 10-track album
Thailand’s hypest crew shoots it up in an explosive cyberpunk video
The aim is to shift value back to creators
Let NENE and Ryugo be your guides to the underbelly of Japan
Pokémon 25: The Album will be available on October 15
Opportunities are created with hard work
Chengdu rapper Ty is also featured on ‘Phuket’
Breakdancing will officially be a part of the next Olympics & accomplished athletes are already prep ...
The video is breaking records left and right
Who needs Supreme when you can have Indonesian chicken noodles printed on your tee?
A stellar lineup with Hip Hop prodigies & rising Indie stars awaits you this September
The rapper & KPop band have teamed up for a remix to ‘Butter’
The Surabaya-based artist slays rumors with her latest single
The Thailand to NYC vibe is strong with this one
B-Boying, krumping, Hip Hop & waacking are all represented
Australians of every background pay tribute to the late rapper’s legacy
Track produced by Hong Kong beatmaker SILVERSTRIKE
The Filipino rapper starts the blaze, & he’s the only one that can put it out
The cover & the animated 3D version can be purchased with ETH
The five-hour livestream gets Japanese competitors ready for the DMC Battle for World Supremacy
Hoodies and pillows are the first teases
Hip Hop represents Western culture and has led to executions under Taliban rule
Two astronauts vamp it up on the sepia-tinged planet
For 15 years, CRITIC has been putting out quality products
The underground rapper won 3 statues at the Golden Melody Awards
Singapore reveals its 20 finalists vying for a spot in the Asia-Pacific finals
The Filipino newcomer fires up hot bars to prove his name
The Louis Park Westside Bloods are on the come up
The creative collective aims to make waves with high concept Hip Hop
‘BBSSYYGG’ is the first thing people hear at the start of Season 2
The fast-rising single was produced by Hong Kong’s SILVERSTRIKE
Three years seems like it has flown by
Rappers VannDa & Réjizz are among 28 acts playing this September
The empire-building rapper reveals his big plans
The 10-minute short film is inspired by 90s Pinoy-style action films
The 11 fearless MCs want to know why they are all living on borrowed time
It’s time to take a trip to funky town
The clip features the Japanese rappers in a CGI wonderland
‘Painting with Suwage’ is a 3-minute sonic adventure
The Korean-American continues his unconventional rise through the industry
‘Firestarter’ is a rebirth for the Queen of Desi Hip Hop
Jun Kung, 1Ding, TIAB & ProdiG join forces for an unforgettable night
The creative entity’s latest work resonates in the heart & soul
His YouTube channel shows what Asian youths are exposed to on the streets of California
The TikTok smash hit ‘2 Phút Hơn’ gets a guest verse from the platinum-selling rapper
Rich Brian, Saweetie, CL, Joji, & NIKI will headline the two-day festival
The first two gold medals in the history of skateboarding were awarded to hometown heroes
Arivu, SIRI, Hunumankind, & NJ join forces to elevate the Southside
The rapper has already been released after pleading guilty & paying a fine
Esports and Hip Hop come together for her new single ‘Together’
Night at the Beach collection symbolizes East-West cultural unity
The debut skate shoe collection is inspired by retro basketball and running shoes
The Lo-Fi, lowkey, & understated R&B album eases its way into the brain and never leaves
New rule thought to be ridiculous is great for Trap and Hip Hop
With one announcement, the video-sharing social networking service has just changed DJ battles forev ...
The graffiti legend and Japanese streetwear brand are set to join forces
From celebrities to historians, Migos’ new series does a deep dive into expensive accessories
Pioneering game lets anyone become a graffiti writer
The Taiwanese Hip Hoppers show love to delivery drivers & healthcare workers
Animated versions of 2 R&B songstresses have a love affair while trailing a bunny with a jetpack
Reply to your friends 40 different ways ranging from Slick Rick to Biz Markie to 2pac
No one will understand the Polish lyrics about drugs and depression, right?
Suboi, tlinh, & Tuimi are on fire these days
Blue Face - YOUNG DRAGON feat. YZ
LiFTED’s fourth cover is now available as an NFT
He may actually be the biggest thing to hit the Japanese Hip Hop scene in a long time.
A tour of the town goes down on BMX bikes and tricked out cars
The TV channel celebrated Black excellence with a slew of stars like Queen Latifiah, Cardi B, Megan ...
The self-proclaimed Anime Rebel serves up vanilla and spice in one track
As an added bonus, The Hundreds got to interview director Tatsuya Nagamine
The 23-year-old rapper is facing 18 months in prison
As MTV’s The Rappers separates the skilled from the wannabes, Jerry Hsieh & Cynthia Hsieh make sure ...
Soulful singing & scratching amplify the psychedelic visuals
Dong & Ease go after Nasty in a war of words & reaction videos
Music video to be released globally on June 18
Taiwanese rappers are dropping bars during lockdown
1 week before the compilation hits the street
The Thai record label is celebrating three years in style
Alongside Stems Gallery in Belgium, the exhibit celebrates the end of solitude & uncertainty
Feather dusters are used to solve many problems in Asian households
The Japanese rapper goes 1 to 100 like the dollar-yen rate
The compilation will drop on June 18th
The drop includes Hawaiian shirts, T-shirts, and sweatshirts
The first signing is Asian Hip Hop pioneer Bohan Phoenix
The cover or a 3D rendering of it can be yours for a price
This is the first appearance of a Japanese rapper since Teriyaki Boyz in Tokyo Drift
One small step for man. One giant step for graffiti artists
‘M For Tha Money’ clip says ‘coming soon’
First teaser features some of Asia’s heavy hitters
The South Korean label’s latest collection is full of reversible tees, reimagined stitching & other ...
It’s sweet revenge after being shut out by the Grammys
The highly-regarded Source photographer passed away on May 22
Be one of only 30 people in the world to own the Rush Letterman Jacket
The livestream will fundraise for the Asian Mental Health Collective
The Asian-American hoops star opens up to his fans
Lil Baby’s verse from the original song is rapped in Mandarin by Lil Ghost
Like in Hip Hop, it’s out with the old and in with the young
“I'm not accusing them of stealing, more like posing a question to the public.”
HKWALLS fascinating exhibition shows the past & the future of graffiti
The two Taiwanese Hip Hoppers are in a new kind of battle
This collector’s item is limited to 300 pieces & comes with a graphic tee
She urged women to have more consideration for men
“We who grew up in the analogue age now live in a digital age and have become a generation of chaos ...
One of the most anticipated Hip Hop shows in China this year just kicked off
LiFTED’s second cover NFT can be yours
17 muralists worked together to make a 230-meter open-air gallery in Kampong Gelam
The crowd went crazy because the show proved the Higher Brothers weren’t breaking up
Six Singaporean artists band together for ‘Who Could Imagine’
A physical archive of his artistic career
The winners will compete in the world finals in Poland on November 5 & 6
South Korean Hip Hop music has some talented newcomers
A spoken word video about the hardships they’ve faced touched a lot of people’s hearts
Nez's new EP, Midnight Music is turning heads in the Hip Hop & House worlds
Hong Kong rapper Haysen Cheng goes in on Asian hate
Crouching tiger, hidden talents
The Hip Hop world lost another superstar within a week of DMX
Can China's hottest Hip Hop stars make Li-Ning a fashionable streetwear brand?
It's future
While the Hip Hop world mourns his death, DMX’s legacy lives on
You don’t want to stay at home this weekend!
Filmed for 21 years, the documentary will be a no-holds-barred look at the ups and downs of the Hip ...
The streetwear brand continues its longstanding mission to bridge the East & the West
What’s old is new for the Khmer youth
The Indonesian rapper released his sophomore album last November
FN Meka looks & acts like 69, sells NFTs, has 9 million Tik Tok fans & is an AI
Their first single ‘PARTiES’ features Ry-lax and MARZY
The show features popular rappers who will perform online & in concert
The music and media entity is the home to many famous Asian Hip Hop artists
He starts off freaky with Atarashii Gakko! & then goes punktrap
Supa Mojo’s Home Will Dream EP is a powerful tribute to her brother’s legacy
Our first cover has been turned into an NFT
After a hiatus because of COVID-19, Chinese Hip Hop concerts are back
This is the first collaboration between Western and Chinese Hip-Hop queens
The unapologetically authentic things are what make Indonesia special
Their collaborative album Ligats was released in 2020
How much chaos can be created in two and a half minutes?
Japanese street dance is on the rise
JPS Gallery’s interactive exhibit includes collaborative works from Cope 2, China Lam & Afa Annfa
Christine Ko’s casting is timely due to discrimination & hate crimes directed toward the Asian-Ameri ...
What makes ASH ISLAND stand out is the use of Hip Hop mixed with 90s rock
Sonically, Tabia pushes the envelope with Jazz, Jungle, Breakbeat, Trap and Lo-Fi Hip Hop grooves
He’s been wanted 3 times, had 8 cases against him, & been stopped at immigration over 80 times
Pre-made beats, built-in autotune & a rhyming dictionary are all features
Cardi B, Lil Baby, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, DaBaby, & more will hit the stage
1 part therapy, 1 part healing session & all the way dope
The line separating subculture and mainstream art gets thinner day by day
The story centers on an up-and-coming Asian-American with NBA dreams
The museum aims to be ready for visitors for Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary
The Korean-American rap duo’s 2020 video spotlights anti-Asian violence
‘The Purge’ won for Video of the Year
In 2014, a hot single led to high expectations, then…
25 artists will perform for 11 hours during the festival
40 high school students battle it out with help from superstars in Korean Hip Hop
In a blow to many underground & indie artists, the Great Firewall strikes again
In a culture dominated by men, Hip Hop Girl aims to bring the female to the front
Biggie Biggie Biggie can’t you see. He’s got a new Netflix documentary
The transformation to a superhero or anime character is almost complete
