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Original Content Akademiks Vs. TDE Punch: Breaking Down The Feud Akademiks and Punch once again got into it on X following the spat between Nicki Minaj and SZA, but why are they beefing? By Devin Morton July 19, 2025
Reviews Travis Scott & JackBoys "JackBoys 2" Review A glossy label showcase that feels more like a Travis Scott mixtape, where branding outpaces cohesion and vibes eclipse vision. By Aron A. July 18, 2025
Original Content Nicki Minaj’s Public Reckoning Names SZA, But Wounds Run Deeper Nicki Minaj’s legacy is rooted, but as her feud with SZA unfolds, the focus shifts to deeper industry rifts with Roc Nation, Desiree Perez, and the cost of unresolved grief. By Erika Marie July 17, 2025
Reviews Clipse "Let God Sort Em Out" Review "Let God Sort Em Out" is a powerful Clipse comeback blending coke rap, spiritual growth, and grief, showcasing matured lyricism and Pharrell’s visionary production. By Aron A. July 17, 2025
Original Content SZA & Nicki Minaj Twitter Beef, Explained Nicki Minaj and SZA unexpectedly got into a back and forth on X, but why did it start? By Devin Morton July 17, 2025
Sneakers Ranking Every Air Jordan 1 Colorway That Actually Mattered Ranking the Air Jordan 1 colorways that actually mattered, from OG legends to modern-day looks that shape sneaker culture. By Ben Atkinson July 17, 2025
Original Content Nicki Minaj & Megan Thee Stallion Beef: A Timeline Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj have been feuding with each other for years. How did things get so bad between them? By Devin Morton July 16, 2025
Reviews Tyler, The Creator's "CHROMAKOPIA" Tour: A Master Of His Craft Made MSG Feel Like Home For his most mature album to date, Tyler, The Creator crafted a cogent and transportive culmination of his artistic and personal trajectory. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 15, 2025
Sneakers Top 10 Nike Air Force 1 Collabs That Broke The Internet From Travis Scott to Off-White, these Nike Air Force 1 collabs didn’t just drop, they shook up sneaker culture and broke the internet. By Ben Atkinson July 13, 2025
Sneakers Ranking Every Air Jordan From 1 To 14 We ranked every Air Jordan from 1 to 14 based on legacy, design, and cultural impact, ending with the most iconic pair of all. By Ben Atkinson July 11, 2025
Original Content Kanye, Kendrick, & Kevin Gates: God, Grit, And The Gospel Of Rap Faith without a pulpit: How Kanye, Kevin Gates, and Kendrick Lamar turn Rap into a space for spiritual reckoning. By Erika Marie July 11, 2025
Music The Clipse’s Comeback Is Impeccably Executed: How Pusha T & Malice Mastered Luxury, Legacy & The Long Game The Clipse reclaim authorship in an era of disposability. Pusha T and Malice executed a rollout for "Let God Sort Em Out" that honors transformation, defies algorithms, and restores narrative integrity. By Aron A. July 10, 2025