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Original Content Ciara's Best Hits From The 2000s Ciara has been a dominating force in R&B and Hip Hop, and we're taking a look at her best jams from the 2000s that defined an era. By Erika Marie May 17, 2023
Sneakers Air Jordan 1: Michael Jordan, History, Designers And More Discover the legacy of the Air Jordan 1. Explore its history, design, ties to Michael Jordan, and its enduring impact on sneaker culture. By Jake Skudder May 17, 2023
Reviews NBA YoungBoy "Richest Opp" Album Review NBA YoungBoy's "Richest Opp" is his most noteworthy project of 2023, seeing him point fire at the music industry at large. By Caleb Hardy May 17, 2023
Sports Antonio Brown's Biggest Scandals Antonio Brown has has a prolific NFL career and has been touted as one of the all-time greats. But his career has been marred with controversies and scandals that have painted a negative public image. By Michael Lusigi May 17, 2023
Original Content XXXTentacion's "?" Turns 5: Revisiting The Late Rapper's Album We're looking back on the generational influence of XXXTentacion's final album release before his death, "?" By Caleb Hardy May 17, 2023
TV "The Rap Game" Winners: Where Are They Now? A rundown of all winners of The Rap Game TV show, from Season 1's Latto to Season 5's Tyeler Reign. See what the artists have been up to. By Michael Lusigi May 17, 2023
Original Content Ice Cube's "Amerikkka's Most Wanted" Turns 33 Ice Cube shocked the hip-hop world 33 years ago with "Amerikkka's Most Wanted," going after N.W.A. while blending East and West Coast rap. By Caleb Hardy May 17, 2023
Original Content Who Is KAYTRANADA? KAYTRANDA's genre of music is a blend of multiple musical elements. This gives him a unique sound and adaptability for multiple artists. By Paul Barnes May 17, 2023
Music All Of J. Cole's Biggest Public Beefs The rap legend is not usually controversial but has a history of subliminal disses. Here are all of J. Cole's biggest public feuds. By Wyatt Westlake May 17, 2023
Original Content How Drake's "Thank Me Later" Became A Classic It's been 13 years since Drake's "Thank Me Later" released, an album that signified and inspired a new era of hip-hop. By Caleb Hardy May 16, 2023
Music Who Is Slowthai? We're looking into the career of British rapper Slowthai, who's recently been charged with two counts of rape dating back to a 2021 incident in England. By Caleb Hardy May 16, 2023
Original Content Brent Faiyaz's Best Collabs Brent Faiyaz has been a part of a number of iconic collaborations throughout his career. We're taking a look at the biggest ones yet. By Caleb Hardy May 16, 2023