iimiTV Columnist
No Excuse
The flagship: the main headlines and the biggest stories
No Excuse is iimiTV's flagship columnist, filing from Toronto. He covers the biggest stories in hip hop and Canadian entertainment: the headline releases, the chart records, the moments that set the day's conversation. When a story leads the site, it runs under this byline.
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Canadian Hip Hop Artists
ADISQ 2026 Puts Quebec Rap Centre Stage
Five albums compete for Rap Album of the Year at the 2026 ADISQ Galas. A complete guide to the nominees, the November 4 Premier Gala hosted
Oct 23, 2026
Canadian Hip Hop Artists
ADISQ 2026 célèbre le rap québécois
Cinq albums se disputent le Félix de l'Album de l'année rap aux Galas de l'ADISQ 2026. Guide complet des finalistes, du Premier Gala du 4
Oct 23, 2026
New Hip Hop Tracks
Eminem Lose Yourself Video Revisited
Lose Yourself was released on October 28, 2002 as the lead single from the 8 Mile soundtrack, and its video blends film footage with
Oct 23, 2026
New Hip Hop Tracks
Jay-Z Story Of OJ Video Revisited
The Story of O.J. arrived with 4:44 on June 30, 2017, and its animated video premiered on YouTube on July 5, 2017, directed by Mark Romanek
Oct 23, 2026
Music Videos
Tyla Premieres Live-Action THAT GIRL Video
Premiered during a sold out London show at O2 Academy Brixton, Tyla's second THAT GIRL visual shifts from animation to a Los Angeles lot
Oct 23, 2026
New Hip Hop Tracks
Doja Cat Say So Video Revisited
Say So first appeared on Hot Pink on November 7, 2019, was sent to radio on January 28, 2020, and its disco video landed February 27, 2020.
Oct 23, 2026
New Hip Hop Tracks
Tyler EARFQUAKE Video Revisited
The EARFQUAKE video premiered with IGOR on May 17, 2019, opening as a daytime talk show hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross as Pearl Edwards. The
Oct 23, 2026
New Hip Hop Tracks
Tate McRae Greedy Video Revisited
Greedy landed on September 15, 2023 with a video set after hours in an empty hockey arena, directed by Aerin Moreno and choreographed by
Oct 23, 2026
Music Videos
Doechii Detonates Desert In CATWOMAN Video
In about 2 minutes, Doechii turns a desert Swamp Sessions clip co-directed with Carlos Acosta into a full performance statement, with
Oct 23, 2026
Headlines
Lil Baby Announces Fresh Album
Lil Baby announced Fresh on October 21 for release November 6, a 17 track album led by the Pharrell Williams produced Dead Fresh, which
Oct 23, 2026
Albums
Yung Miami Releases Watch Dis Album
Yung Miami released her debut solo album Watch Dis on October 23 through Uptown Records, a 21 track project built around Spend Dat, which
Oct 23, 2026
Audio
Saukrates Releases Fades Away Remix
Saukrates released the Fades Away (2026 Remix) on October 23 through SRG-ILS, featuring Drake, the late King Reign and The BLK LT$, with
Oct 23, 2026