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Original Content The Perennial Nature Of 2 Chainz Before "Rap Or Go To The League" drops, we take a quick look back at how 2 Chainz became one of the most enduring rappers of the past decade. By Jibril Yassin February 28, 2019 8.2K Views
Original Content The J. Cole Feature Spree: Who Got The Best Verse? In the wake of his illustrious tear through hip-hop, it's time to analyze which J. Cole feature is the best. By Robert Blair February 27, 2019 28.0K Views
Reviews Gunna Brings Out Young Thug In First "Drip Or Drown 2" Live Show Ahead of his "Drip or Drown 2" tour, Gunna pulled up in New York City for a special TIDAL event last night. By Vince Rick February 27, 2019 3.3K Views
Reviews Gunna's "Drip Or Drown 2" Review Gunna come off his breakout year by auto-piloting his way through a well-manicured album. By Patrick Lyons February 26, 2019 12.0K Views
Original Content Casanova Free At Last: The Roc Nation Rapper On Africa, Meek Mill's Activism Impact & More Casanova talks Roc Nation's pre-Grammy brunch, working with 30Roc on "Free At Last," traveling to Nigeria and more. By Aron A. February 26, 2019 14.1K Views
Society Rep Your Set: The Bloods & Crips' Impact On Hip-Hop In the midst of a resurgence in the mainstream, Bloods and Crips-affiliated MC's have left a unique imprint on the hip-hop landscape. By Robert Blair February 25, 2019 20.5K Views
Original Content Top Tracks: Offset & Cardi B Back Together In Full Form With "Clout" Cardi B and Offset get their first joint #1 on our chart with "Clout," taken from Offset's debut solo album. By Patrick Lyons February 25, 2019 4.6K Views
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Mariah Carey's Best Throwback Pics Mariah Carey was, and continues to be, a heartbreaker. By E Gadsby February 24, 2019 16.4K Views
Original Content 50 Cent's Targets Of The Week: Fif Goes On The "Crooked Cop" Crusades This week, Kanye West, Jussie Smollett, and Emanuel Gonzalez all took a walloping at the hands of 50 Cent. By Devin Ch February 24, 2019 13.4K Views
Reviews Anderson .Paak's "ABC World Tour" Bridges All The Necessary Gaps Buoyed by his Grammy Win, Anderson .Paak brings Joy and community to NYC. By Vince Rick February 23, 2019 9.1K Views
Original Content Offset, Gunna & Freddie Gibbs Conquer This Week's "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. By Devin Ch February 23, 2019 7.5K Views
Original Content How The Roots' "Things Fall Apart" Changed Rap Twenty years later, the landmark album by the Philly rap band is one that perfectly straddles popular appeal and critical reverence. By Jibril Yassin February 23, 2019 10.9K Views