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Axl Banks March 21, 2024 Original Content Ye took aim at quite a few big names during the two-and-a-half hour interview.
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Taylor McCloud November 05, 2021 Original Content Producer Dem Jointz opens up about working in Dr. Dre's inner creative circle, the Compton sound, and the hilarious struggle of leaving the nine-to-five life behind.
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Mitch Findlay February 26, 2021 Original Content Westside Boogie chops it up with us for an exclusive interview about the long-awaited new album (it's around the corner), the Smino collab album, why signing to Eminem was the right choice and more.
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Rose Lilah December 03, 2021 Reviews DJ Khaled takes advantage of his star-studded address book to deliver one of the more focused projects in his discography.
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Robert Blair September 02, 2022 Original Content Kendrick Lamar's "We Cry Together" is a love song gone awry, not so unlike Eminem's "Kim" or Atmosphere's "Fuck You Lucy."
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Rose Lilah May 13, 2022 Original Content Big Sean dethrones Migos as the chart king.
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Chris Tart February 15, 2017 TV Exclusive: As the leader of 9Mag, Ryan Henry has spent the last eight years putting his life and career on display via "Black Ink Crew Chicago." He's faced waves of criticism over his decisions, but he sat down with us to discuss the new 8th season, his journey of personal growth and accountability for past mistakes, inspiring Chicago, and why a visit from DMX made for one of the most memorable moments for the 9Mag team.
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Erika Marie August 09, 2022 Reviews "Luv 4 Rent" isn’t just a welcome return from one of contemporary hip-hop’s most fearlessly individualistic presences but it stands tall as the finest entry in Smino’s discography to date.
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Robert Blair November 05, 2022 Original Content D Smoke opens up about "Black Habits," his victory on Netflix's "Rhythm + Flow," and the importance of creative songwriting in the season premiere of "On The Come Up."
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Mitch Findlay October 01, 2020 Original Content Erica Banks reveals why she initially didn't like her hit song "Buss It," how she got Travis Scott on the remix, whether she would consider working with Megan Thee Stallion, and more.
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Alex Zidel April 19, 2021 Reviews "Savage Mode II" is a glorious expansion of the undeniable chemistry that Metro Boomin & 21 Savage introduced four years ago, further cementing their status in the pantheon of rapper-producer duos.
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Aron A. October 11, 2020
Music Megan Thee Stallion 2024 Tour: Tickets, Dates & More Megan Thee Stallion's hitting the road this summer with Glorilla. Here's everything you need to know.
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Axl Banks 
Original Content Top 7 Shots Kanye West Fired During His "Drink Champs" Appearance Ye took aim at quite a few big names during the two-and-a-half hour interview.
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Taylor McCloud 
Original Content Dem Jointz Talks Working With Dr. Dre, Producing For Eminem & More Producer Dem Jointz opens up about working in Dr. Dre's inner creative circle, the Compton sound, and the hilarious struggle of leaving the nine-to-five life behind.
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Mitch Findlay 
Original Content Westside Boogie Confirms New Album Is Ready, Talks Smino Collab Album, Eminem & More Westside Boogie chops it up with us for an exclusive interview about the long-awaited new album (it's around the corner), the Smino collab album, why signing to Eminem was the right choice and more.
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Rose Lilah 
Reviews DJ Khaled "GOD DID" Review DJ Khaled takes advantage of his star-studded address book to deliver one of the more focused projects in his discography.
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Robert Blair 
Original Content Kendrick Lamar’s “We Cry Together” Feels Familiar Kendrick Lamar's "We Cry Together" is a love song gone awry, not so unlike Eminem's "Kim" or Atmosphere's "Fuck You Lucy."
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Rose Lilah 
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: February 15 Big Sean dethrones Migos as the chart king.
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Chris Tart 
TV Ryan Henry Talks Maturing, Mental Wellness, Moments With DMX, & "Black Ink Crew Chicago" Season 8 Exclusive: As the leader of 9Mag, Ryan Henry has spent the last eight years putting his life and career on display via "Black Ink Crew Chicago." He's faced waves of criticism over his decisions, but he sat down with us to discuss the new 8th season, his journey of personal growth and accountability for past mistakes, inspiring Chicago, and why a visit from DMX made for one of the most memorable moments for the 9Mag team.
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Erika Marie 
Reviews Smino "Luv 4 Rent" Review "Luv 4 Rent" isn’t just a welcome return from one of contemporary hip-hop’s most fearlessly individualistic presences but it stands tall as the finest entry in Smino’s discography to date.
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Robert Blair 
Original Content D Smoke After "Rhythm + Flow": A Conversation On Gang Culture, "Black Habits," Rapping Techniques & More D Smoke opens up about "Black Habits," his victory on Netflix's "Rhythm + Flow," and the importance of creative songwriting in the season premiere of "On The Come Up."
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Mitch Findlay 
Original Content Rise & Grind: Erica Banks Talks Choosing Warner Records & Turning Down DaBaby's Billion Dollar Baby Label Erica Banks reveals why she initially didn't like her hit song "Buss It," how she got Travis Scott on the remix, whether she would consider working with Megan Thee Stallion, and more.
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Alex Zidel 
Reviews 21 Savage & Metro Boomin "Savage Mode 2" Review "Savage Mode II" is a glorious expansion of the undeniable chemistry that Metro Boomin & 21 Savage introduced four years ago, further cementing their status in the pantheon of rapper-producer duos.
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Aron A.