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
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
2 full days of Japanese Hip Hop madness
Early bird tickets are on sale now
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 dance-music monk is creating a stir no matter where he goes
The Olympic Qualifier Series is a festival that celebrates breaking, skating, climbing & BMX
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
The mini-tour will culminate with a slot at the Strawberry Festival
From The Bay to Buscalan
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
“Good times, do good”
One of the best parties in the world is coming back to Japan
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
This year, the group flash-mobbed four venues with their outrageous dance moves
Only 12 out of 32 total spots for have been filled so far
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
6 contestants are vying to win the Overseas Final of The Rap of China 2024
It’s their second collaborative drop this year, following from one with WESTSIDE LOVE
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
Henny Jay-Z showed up to get the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award
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
The 2 MCs with Filipino roots get Hyphy for the NFL’s 49ers
Volume 4 is happening this Saturday night
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
The concert was much more than just a live version of Get Rich or Die Tryin’
Welcome to the Year of the Dragon
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
FamilyMart gear is the new Kirkland
RAMENGVRL turned the party out krahhhh
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
Hot grooves, DJs & vocalists take it to the roof
Grammy nominations are out & there is a lot of love for Hip Hop
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
He was streaming his show on Facebook when the intruder came in
The New Zealand DJ now has 10 world titles
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
With performances by Psy.P, Miss Ko, MC Jin & more
Spit Pit Vol II features Singapore’s top battle rappers on October 14 at Phuture at Zouk
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
Does this mean Highland goes back to being Thailand?
Gold medalists automatically qualify for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
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 2 surviving members of the Beastie Boys gave thanks to a rowdy crowd
“The practice of getting on the bus first and then paying the fare later does not align with my auth ...
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
He’ll hit China, the Philippines, Japan & South Korea
2023 has been a dream year for the Korean MC
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
Half a century & going strong
Plus some new additions to Head in the Clouds Los Angeles
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 ...
The Compton rapper will turn Zepp Kuala Lumpur in Rack City
Inspired by the writings of Bruce Lee
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 party is so good, they never say who the DJs are
The Japanese sports drink has been around since the 1980s
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?
What’s better than one duck? Two!
Who wants to see some amazing Japanese Hip Hop in HK?
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
88rising’s festival is on a massive run
The dancers represented Malaysia & Vietnam
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
The counterfeiter’s companies must pay the artist nearly US$1 million
Thailand has been under the rule of the military for nearly a decade
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
The ‘Best Friend’ rapper is one-quarter Filipina
And we've got the pics to prove it
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
Rolling Loud Thailand is making some lineup changes
The MC took the crown in front of a sold-out crowd
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
The new flavor has maple syrup, pancake, sausage & eggs in the cup
Greatest Work of Art was number one on the Global Album Sales Chart
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
This is the 5th anniversary of 88rising’s music, art & dance festival
Hoodies, tote bags & travel cups are available only in China
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
LiFTED was there to cover it all
The event was hosted by HIPHOPPLAYA & HIPHOPLE
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
He surprised the crowd at King of the Dot by battling Illmac
AI is coming for all the jobs
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
"We created history, remained real & repped Hip Hop on national TV”
Oh yeah. There was a football game, too
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
Queen Bey is now the most decorated artist in Grammy history with 32 awards
Balming Tiger also brings their genreless style to Japan
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
The show & afterparty are must-see live performances
2 live performances & 6 awards for the mega-star
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 ...
The music fest will be hosted July 28-30
“I’m Jackson Wang from China. This is my home country.”
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 Korean MC heads to North America and Asia in the first three months of 2023
The drop is inspired by the Year of the Rabbit
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 US network botched the In Memoriam segment
The new Vans Slip-Ons come in 3 colorways
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
The limited-edition collab includes hoodies, T-shirts & bandanas
Asia's first Rolling Loud will have two stages
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 20-year-old Thai rapper is just getting started
The pieces are described as a “playlist of love songs to our fans”
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
Companion hits the skies in Melbourne
Shawna X is also collab-ing on AAPI Heritage Night
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 biggest dreams face the hardest challenges
The North American tour is slated for 2023
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
Four murals in total seem to be from Banksy
Both breaking stars from the Netherlands & the US are gearing up for the 2024 Olympics
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
His family hasn’t seen or heard from him since he was taken away on October 29
January 28-29 will mark the first time the festival hits India
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
Korea has started a week-long period of mourning
She’s pushing her fans to be themselves
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.”
The Japanese Hip Hop Reggae queen’s track drops October 28
Kellen Hatanaka’s latest exhibition examines where Asians fit into sports & society
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 38-minute documentary focuses on what one night against the Lakers meant to Asians around the wo ...
The 2022 Jive-Super Live Festival is not happy
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.”
Special pics from a special night celebrating ASEAN Hip Hop culture
Adding some Hindi Hip Hop flavor into the mix
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 Compton native is most known for his hit ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’
The Korean Hip Hop reality show is back and bigger than ever
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 luxury brand has reimagined the inside & outside of the boat
The festival is all about spotlighting Asian acts
All in all, 20 home items have been retouched by the band
The heavyweight lineup in Singapore includes Joe Flizzow, DABOYWAY, Yung Raja & more
