Rolling Out

Bay Swag debates whether the internet has helped or hurt hip-hop (video)

Bay Swag is one of the most recognizable new faces in hip-hop today. The New York native is one of the leading acts in the freaky drill sub-genre led by Cash Cobain. After years of working on his ...
Rolling Out

Bay Swag’s ‘Make It’ delivers bold new anthem in hip-hop landscape

In a significant musical debut, Bay Area collective Bay Swag has unveiled their latest single “Make It“ on November 24, 2024. The track stands as a testament to the group’s evolving artistry, marking ...
The Fader

Rap Column’s top 30 rap songs of 2024

Read previous Rap Columns here. 30. Sexyy Red, “Fake Jammin” 29. zayALLCAPS, “Boy (V)” 28. Lisha G, “Whatcha Got” 27. J.P., “Come and see” 26 ...
XXL on MSN

How Bay Swag Flipped Unexpected Fate Into Fire Music and a Growing Empire

This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. It’s a bold choice to bring Harriet Tubman into rap conversations, but Bay Swag ...
Daily Emerald

Rap in 2013 swapped swag for anger and aggression

The year 2013 may be forever remembered as the year “indie” became roughly as mainstream as “alternative” became 20 years prior. As a result, the music-listening public has acquired increasingly ...