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Streetwear How The Lil Uzi Vert Fit Pic Changed The Instagram Game Analyzing the influence of Lil Uzi Vert's iconic Fit Pic, and deconstructing the essential components. By Azia Egbe September 18, 2019
Original Content Top Boy Soundtrack: A Who's Who Get familiar with the artists included in the "Top Boy" soundtrack. By Aron A. September 17, 2019
Original Content Is Ed Sheeran A Culture Vulture? A Deep Dive Into His Hip-Hop Ties Amid Wiley's claims that Ed Sheeran had exploited grime for his own gain, we take a look at Ed Sheeran's multiple liaisons with the hip-hop world on both sides of the Atlantic. By Robert Blair September 17, 2019
Original Content ADHD: Joyner Lucas' Identity Crisis Or Art Imitating Life? As the release of "ADHD" looms ahead, are Joyner Lucas' attempts to diversify his sound working in his favor or is he straying too far from what makes him unique? By Robert Blair September 17, 2019
Original Content IDK Is Kanye West's Latest Pupil: Analyzing The Influence On "Is He Real?" IDK's "Is He Real?" is the latest project from a long line of self-described Kanye West disciples. Whether or not it lives up to the billing is up for debate. By Luke Hinz September 16, 2019
TV "Power" Ep. 4 Recap: "Why Is Tommy Still Alive?" Brings Back The Much-Loathed Angela Valdez Tariq is playing a dangerous game By Karlton Jahmal September 16, 2019
Wrestling Austin 3:16: The Hell-Raising History Of Stone Cold Beloved by casual fans and diehards around the world, delve into the fascinating career of "The Texas Rattlesnake" By Robert Blair September 15, 2019
Music Drake, DaBaby & Lil Nas X Conquer This Week's "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. By Cole Blake September 14, 2019
Original Content Instagram Gallery: An Introduction To Polo G Polo G's just getting started. By E Gadsby September 14, 2019
Original Content The Notorious B.I.G's "Ready To Die": A Raw & Captivating Reality From Lil Wayne’s "Tha Carter III" cover to Travis Scott's “SICKO MODE,” "Ready To Die" followed hip-hop on its journey to becoming a global phenomenon. By Aron A. September 13, 2019
Reviews EarthGang "Mirrorland" Review Magical realism and Atlanta soul. By Mitch Findlay September 12, 2019
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Post Malone & EarthGang Killed It This Week EarthGang rules this week's TIDAL Wave playlist. By Alex Zidel September 11, 2019