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Original Content Instagram Gallery: Happy Birthday Lil Kim A tribute on the iconic rapper’s 47th birthday. By Taya Coates July 11, 2021
Sports Suns Vs. Bucks Is Proof That Small Market Success Is Good For The NBA After years of big market dominance, the NBA is now seeing a small market resurgence. By Alexander Cole July 10, 2021
Original Content Where Is Street King Immortal? A Complete History Of 50 Cent's Lost Album 50 Cent's "Street King Immortal" was once touted as his final, retirement project. Only, it never saw the light of day. Now, almost ten years since he originally announced the album, we take a look at what happened. By Robert Blair July 09, 2021
Original Content Nas & JAY-Z's Second Round: Was It Better Than The First? In one of hip-hop's most legendary battles -- that of JAY-Z and Nas -- the incredible second round goes underappreciated all too often. By Mitch Findlay July 08, 2021
Original Content What Happened To Pill? Almost ten years after his abrupt departure from Maybach Music Group, we track the meteoric rise and sudden fall of Atlanta's Pill. By Robert Blair July 07, 2021
Relationships Nick Cannon’s Baby Mamas: A Complete Timeline We break down the leading ladies in Nick Cannon's life, as the TV host and radio personality recently went from having four children to seven children in a matter of six months. By Taya Coates July 06, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Yungeen Ace Speaks On Jacksonville Rap Beef & Favorite King Von Memory Yungeen Ace details his debut album "Life Of Betrayal 2x," his viral song "Who I Smoke," and Jacksonville rap beef for "Rise & Grind." By Alex Zidel July 05, 2021
Original Content Who Is Grip? Everything To Know About Eminem's New Shady Records Signee Everything we know so far about Eminem’s new protegé. By Joe Abrams July 04, 2021
Sports Chris Paul And The Virtue Of Patience Chris Paul's journey to the NBA Finals has been one of heartbreak, perseverance, and patience. By Alexander Cole July 03, 2021
Reviews Doja Cat "Planet Her" Review Doja Cat welcomes us to her planet. By Rose Lilah July 02, 2021
Reviews Tyler, The Creator "CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST" Review Wolf Haley is (sort of) back. By Joshua Robinson July 01, 2021
Original Content Peewee Longway Is (Still) Atlanta's Best Kept Secret Despite never reaching the commercial heights of many of his collaborators, MPA's Peewee Longway has played an instrumental role in creating the Atlanta trap dynasty that we see today. By Robert Blair June 30, 2021