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Reviews Isaiah Rashad "The House Is Burning" Review TDE fan favorite Isaiah Rashad's latest album isn't quite a blazing inferno, but rather a slow and contemplative burn. By Mitch Findlay August 05, 2021
Original Content Dr. Dre's New Album: Everything We Know With a new Dr. Dre album officially confirmed by none other than Grandmaster Flash, examine everything we know about the long-awaited project. By Mitch Findlay August 04, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Chiiild's Music Is Steeped In Nostalgia & R&B Montreal artist Chiiild is making waves in the r'n'b scene with a fusion of sounds. By Rose Lilah August 02, 2021
Original Content Diamond Certified Hip-Hop Albums: A Complete Guide A comprehensive guide to hip-hop's diamond-certified canon, which includes albums from Eminem, 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G, and Lauryn Hill. By Robert Blair August 01, 2021
Sports Who Is Cade Cunningham? Everything You Need To Know About The Pistons' First Overall Pick At just 19 years old, Cade Cunningham could very well become one of the best young players in the NBA next season. By Alexander Cole July 31, 2021
Original Content 17 Rap Songs That Blew Up On TikTok We're breaking down all the hip-hop songs that took off on TikTok. By Joe Abrams July 28, 2021
Original Content Blueface Talks 6ix9ine Beef, Opening A Restaurant, XXL Freshman List, & More Blueface speaks about his celebrity boxing debut, his new song "TikTok," and who he wants to fight next in our exclusive interview. By Alex Zidel July 27, 2021
Reviews Pop Smoke "Faith" Review The twenty-song project contains more filler than substance but the highs are a firm reminder of Pop Smoke’s colossal presence. By Aron A. July 26, 2021
Relationships Instagram Gallery: Lil Durk & India Royale Family Moments "I found her ain't gotta find her no more." By Taya Coates July 25, 2021
Sports Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Unlikely Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo's journey from a relatively unknown player to one of the all-time greats is a special one. By Alexander Cole July 24, 2021
Original Content Kanye West Unveils "DONDA" In Atlanta, Without Saying A Word Kanye West's "DONDA" listening event in Atlanta was like nothing anyone could have expected. By Joshua Robinson July 23, 2021
Original Content Royce Da 5'9" Vs Lupe Fiasco: The Best Bars Royce Da 5'9" and Lupe Fiasco have officially kicked off the first round of a battle, leaving no shortage of bars to unpack and analyze. By Mitch Findlay July 22, 2021