Dave Lifton, who writes for both Ultimate Classic Rock and Diffuser, is a podcaster and author of several books. A native of New York, he now lives in Chicago, where he's usually staring out at Lake Michigan from his apartment or getting into arguments with Bears fans. Also, he likes Bruce Springsteen and pulled pork sandwiches.
Dave Lifton
The Rap History of ‘Sorry to Bother You’ Director Boots Riley
With Boots Riley's star on the rise thanks to 'Sorry to Bother You,' we look at his long history as the leader of the Oakland political hip-hop group the Coup.
Color Me Badd’s Bryan Abrams Arrested After Shoving Bandmate During Concert
The lead singer of Color Me Badd shoved Mark Calderon during a concert on Saturday, July 21.
July 9 in Hip-Hop History: ‘Boyz N The Hood,’ OutKast, Mary J. Blige + More
July 9 is an important day in throwback Hip-hop and R&B history for Ice Cube, Mary J. Blige, OutKast, Prince and many others.
Framed Kanye West Tweets Are Now a Thing You Can Buy
A website is selling printouts of some of Kanye West's greatest moments on Twitter.
Joe Jackson Laid to Rest in Private Funeral, Janet Reportedly Attends
The Jackson family patriarch was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, the same cemetery as his son, Michael.
Gorillaz’ Hip-Hop History: Revisiting 27 Daring Collaborations
Over 17 years and six albums, the animated rock band Gorillaz have worked with many rappers, including Snoop Dogg, Vince Staples and De La Soul.
‘A Nation of Millions’ Keeps Growing: 24 Wild and Diverse Covers of Songs From Public Enemy’s Masterpiece
We've found 24 extremely diverse and creative covers of songs from Public Enemy's 1988 classic 'It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back.'
Prince Year by Year: 1977-2016 Photographs
We've got photos of Prince from every year of his legendary career.
2018’s New Hip Hop Albums
Some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B are gearing up to release new music in 2018.
Who Is Dee Dee Warwick?
Overshadowed by her sister Dionne, Dee Dee Warwick still had a distinguished solo career in the '60s and '70s.