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Original Content Are The DaBaby & Ludacris Comparisons Valid? DaBaby and Ludacris have frequently faced comparisons, so why not look a little deeper as to why that might be? By Mitch Findlay March 17, 2020
Original Content 8 Iconic Hip-Hop Tours Take a look at some of the most unforgettable hip hop tours of all time. By Matt Aceto October 18, 2013
Original Content 140 Bars Or Less: May 30 to June 5 Welcome to this week’s ‘140 Bars Or Less’ post where we look at the “best-in tweet” in the world of Hip Hop. This week Common gets his ‘hair did’, Slim Thug hooks up with ‘ratchets’, and Mac Miller puts the ‘ass’ in ‘first class’. By Rose Lilah June 09, 2012
Original Content Lil Wayne Explains "I Am Not A Human Being II" Cover And Talks Features In a recent interview, Lil Wayne talks about the meaning of his "I Am Not A Human Being II" artwork, as well as features and production on the project. By Kevin Goddard February 01, 2013
Original Content Gunplay Discusses Features On "Medellin" & Upcoming Verse For Lil Wayne's LP Rapper Gunplay keeps his verses coming even amidst legal problems, and discusses who he's tapped for his upcoming album. By Rose Lilah February 01, 2013
Original Content Soulja Boy Vs. Tyga: Biggest Comeback Of 2018 In a world bloated by a reverence for celebrity status, hip hop beef is more bizarre than ever. By Luke Hinz January 17, 2019
Original Content 10 Joint Projects That May Or May Not Come Out Here are 10 of the most potent unreleased collaborative mixtapes, projects, and albums in hip hop. By Danny Schwartz May 16, 2016
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip Hop Instagram Recap (Jan 23-29) Looking back at the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week. By Danny Schwartz January 30, 2016
Original Content Top 5 Sneaker Releases Remaining In The Month Of June Plenty of heat left this month. By Kyle Rooney June 24, 2016
Original Content Jay-Z's "The Blueprint" Turns 17: Celebrating A Classic Jay-Z's "The Blueprint" remains one of the millennium's definitive albums. By Mitch Findlay September 11, 2018
Original Content The Best Hip-Hop & R&B Playlist For St. Patrick's Day Weekend Another week of the most fire hip-hop and r'n'b tracks. By Rose Lilah March 16, 2018
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip Hop Instagram Recap (Jan 30-Feb 5) Looking back at the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week. By Danny Schwartz February 06, 2016