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Original Content Juice WRLD's "Goodbye & Good Riddance" Turns 5 Juice WRLD's "Goodbye & Good Riddance" propelled the Chicago rapper into a worldwide sensation amid depressing emo-rap. By Caleb Hardy May 18, 2023
Original Content Who Is Trina? Rap's Self-Proclaimed "Baddest B*tch" Trina is an icon in the game, and we're looking back at highlights from the unapologetic Diamond Princess's career. By Erika Marie May 18, 2023
Original Content Who Is R&B Sensation, Queen Naija? Discover the journey of singer Queen Naija, from her YouTube beginnings to her rise as a compelling voice in R&B music. By Erika Marie May 18, 2023
Original Content Belly Doubts Jay-Z Collab Will Ever See The Light Of Day EXCLUSIVE: After collaborating with Jay-Z and Nas, Belly explains why he's aiming for the "impossible" before he steps away from the music industry. By Aron A. May 18, 2023
Original Content "De La Soul Is Dead" Turns 32: A Groundbreaking Album We're looking back at De La's innovative sophomore album. Rest In Power, Trugoy! By Erika Marie May 18, 2023
Original Content Who Is Rapper Flo Milli? One of the top female MC's from XXL Freshman Class of 2021, here's everything you need to know about rapper, Flo Milli! By Chris Mobley May 18, 2023
Original Content Who Is Doechii? The "Persuasive" Hitmaker Hailing from Tampa, Florida, get to know the latest genre-bending artist from Top Dawg Entertainment, Doechii! By Chris Mobley May 18, 2023
Original Content All About Memphis Hitmaker Moneybagg Yo Slated to release his next album this May, Memphis's Moneybagg Yo came from humble beginnings to become one of the biggest rappers out of the South. By Caleb Hardy May 18, 2023
Original Content Slowthai's Biggest Collaborations 28-year-old Slowthai has taken over the collaborative space in the UK hip-hop scene. However, his career is currently threatened by stark allegations. By Caleb Hardy May 18, 2023
Original Content Killer Mike's "R.A.P. Music" Album Turns 11 Ahead of his first solo album in 11 years, we take a look back at Killer Mike's "R.A.P. Music." By Wyatt Westlake May 18, 2023
Original Content Craziest Suge Knight Stories Suge Knight's reputation precedes him. Here are a few hip hop history stories that seem unbelievable, but those who were there say it's all true. By Josh Megson May 17, 2023
Original Content Run D.M.C.'s Iconic "Raising Hell" Turns 37 Celebrate 37 years of Run D.M.C's groundbreaking album "Raising Hell" & its lasting influence Hip Hop culture & music at large. By Erika Marie May 17, 2023