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Reviews Kendrick Lamar "GNX" Review After a triumphant summer of "Not Like Us," Kendrick Lamar ushers in a new chapter for the West Coast on "GNX." By Aron A. December 02, 2024
Music Drake's "Not Like Us" Petitions: A Guide To The Rapper's Allegations Against UMG A breakdown of both pre-action petitions that Drake's attorneys filed against UMG. By Aron A. November 28, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar “Squabble Up” Music Video: 8 Key References You May Have Missed Unsurprisingly, there's so much to unpack here. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 26, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar “wacced out murals” Lyric Breakdown Kendrick Lamar laid it out on the intro to his new album "GNX." Here's a full breakdown of the lyrics. By Aron A. November 25, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar "GNX" Full Credits: SZA, Mustard, Roddy Ricch & More Here's everyone that contributed to Kendrick Lamar's new album. By Aron A. November 22, 2024
Music Quando Rondo Talks "Here For A Reason," Rappers Vs. Streamers & Wanting 50 Cent To Produce His Biopic Quando Rondo's embarked on a new path but that hasn't changed his approach to crafting soulfully melodic records. The rapper chops it up about his new album, Thanksgiving plans, and more. By Aron A. November 21, 2024
Music Playboi Carti Needs To Choose Between Secrecy & Superstardom Before It’s Too Late Is mysterious branding killing the art? By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 19, 2024
Music Is Young Thug’s Plea Deal A Trap To Send Him Back To Prison? REFORM Alliance's Chief Policy Officer Erin Haney breaks down Young Thug's probation conditions and why it may be a trap door to prison. By Aron A. November 18, 2024
Music Grammy Awards 2025: 5 Albums That Deserved A Best Rap Album Nomination These are some 2024 rap albums that didn't get nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, but deserve some shine for their quality. By Devin Morton November 15, 2024
Music Who Is Gazo? The French Rapper Allegedly Connected To Offset's Paris Brawl The French MC is at the forefront of France's drill scene. By Aron A. November 14, 2024
Music Young Thug & Gunna Timeline: YSL Records, RICO Case & Beef One of contemporary hip-hop's most successful duos might be sworn enemies now. How did this happen? By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 13, 2024
Reviews Freddie Gibbs "You Only Die 1nce" Review Freddie Gibbs confronts mortality and his demons on the sequel to "You Only Live 2wice." By Aron A. November 13, 2024