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Original Content Russ Vs Metro Boomin, And Who Is Responsible For "The Current State Of Hip Hop"? Examining the "current state of hip-hop" and if we really need to "blame" anyone at all. By Aida C. April 26, 2018
Society Kanye West: The Beautiful Dark Twisted Philosopher Kanye West started with what appeared to be good-intentioned, self-improvement musings in his return to Twitter, before veering into narcissistic and political territory. What's the impact of this on the people that he wants to break out of the "simulation"? By Vince Rick April 25, 2018
Original Content Chloe x Halle Are Grown-Ish: Beyonce-Signed Sisters Talk Debut Album & Dream Collabs INTERVIEW: Chloe x Halle are just beginning their incredible musical journey. We caught up with the sisters to talk their latest album, lyrics, collaborations and more. By Chantilly Post April 25, 2018
Reviews J. Cole "K.O.D." Review J. Cole's "K.O.D." is a trip well worth taking. By Mitch Findlay April 24, 2018
Original Content A Guide To Nicki Minaj's Best Bars Of All Time Nicki Minaj has always been about the bars. By E Gadsby April 24, 2018
Original Content The Misunderstood Genius Of Vince Staples The North Long Beach rapper remains as controversial and intriguing as ever. By Luke Hinz April 23, 2018
Original Content J. Cole's Best "KOD" Lyrics Although perhaps the whole album is worthy, here's a round-up of the best lyrics from J. Cole's "K.O.D." By Richard Bryan April 23, 2018
Original Content Top Tracks: YoungBoy Never Broke Again Scores His First #1 With "Nicki Minaj" YoungBoy Never Broke Again's turned in some high-charting tracks this year, but "Nicki Minaj" is his first #1 on our TOP 100 chart. Here's the full top 10 breakdown. By Patrick Lyons April 23, 2018
Original Content Instagram Gallery: The Best Shots Of J Lo's Smokin' Hot Body Jennifer Lopez has been showing off her natural assets for years and there's no slowing down. By E Gadsby April 21, 2018
Original Content The Best Weekend Playlist: J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa, Gunna & More We've curated the perfect playlist of new/fresh/undiscovered hip-hop and r'n'b jams/gems with FIRE EMOJI. By Rose Lilah April 20, 2018
Reviews "Atlanta" Season 2 Episode 8: Paper Boi Wakes Up Paper Boi falls down the rabbit hole, coming out the other side with a realisation we've been waiting for him to have. By Dhruva Balram April 20, 2018
Sports 4/20: Biggest Marijuana Advocates In The Sports World Current & former athletes who are spreading the benefits of marijuana. By Kyle Rooney April 20, 2018