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Sneakers Ranking The Top 7 Kendrick Lamar Sneaker Collaborations We rank Kendrick Lamar sneaker collaborations, featuring Nike and Reebok shoes that reflect his artistic legacy and cultural impact. By Ben Atkinson November 02, 2025
Music The Horror Films That Built Hip-Hop’s Dark Side: Screams & 808s From 21 Savage, Dr. Dre & More From eerie piano loops to cinematic terror, here's how horror movie scores shaped the heartbeat of modern hip-hop. By Aron A. October 31, 2025
Sneakers Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: Who Has The Better Sneaker Collabs? Drake and Kendrick Lamar both left their mark on sneaker culture, but who really had the better collabs? We break down their top releases. By Ben Atkinson October 30, 2025
Original Content Desiigner's Tragic Downfall Is On The Verge Of Becoming An Epic Comeback Story Desiigner is an artist who has experienced the highs and lows of the music industry, and now, a comeback has potential. By Alexander Cole October 29, 2025
Original Content Iggy Azalea Got Dissed By Some Of Hip Hop’s Biggest Names Legends didn’t just side-eye Iggy Azalea, they named her. Here's a breakdown of her critics and what they said. By Erika Marie October 29, 2025
Reviews Vybz Kartel Meets Toronto: Drake & OVO Roll Out The Red Carpet For The Worl' Boss A night celebrating legacy and legend, Toronto welcomed Vybz Kartel as one of their own, with help from Drake and OVO. By Aron A. October 28, 2025
Original Content The History Of 50 Cent & Diddy Proves This Was Never Just Beef The decades-long feud between 50 Cent and Diddy wasn't just petty. We're taking a look back at the allegations, memes, and tense moments. By Erika Marie October 28, 2025
Sneakers Top 7 Air Jordans That Deserve A Retro From forgotten OGs to slept-on fan-favorite exclusives, here’s our list of the 7 most overdue Jordan retros. By Ben Atkinson October 26, 2025
Music Kevin McCall & Chris Brown Trade Shots: A Timeline Of Beef From hit records to EBT cards, here's what went wrong between Kevin McCall and Chris Brown. By Aron A. October 26, 2025
Music The Constant Elevation of GuWop: “Episodes” Closes The Chapter Of ‘06 Gucci Mane With "Episodes," Gucci Mane revisits the chaos of his early years, confronting his past head-on with clarity. By Aron A. October 24, 2025
Original Content Dave Blunts: The Rapper Who Has Become Hip-Hop's Most Desperate Edgelord Dave Blunts started his career as a meme in the underground. Now, he is a household name known for writing some of Kanye West's most offensive songs. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2025
Music Nas, The Last Great Purist: How "Legend Has It" Extends His Ongoing Love Letter To Hip-Hop From the projects that birthed "Illmatic" to the boardrooms shaping "Legend Has It," Nas has proven that hip-hop’s soul can evolve without losing its roots. By Aron A. October 23, 2025