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Original Content 10 Things You Didn't Know About Big L's "Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous" "Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous" turns 20 today! Here are 10 things you may not know about the legendary LP. By Chris Tart March 28, 2015
Reviews Review: Lil Durk's "Remember My Name" Overdue, and not quite what you'd hope for. By Maxwell Cavaseno June 09, 2015
Original Content #TBT: OutKast's Early Deep Cuts We look at OutKast's early, deep cuts for this week's TBT selection. By Chris Tart July 16, 2015
Original Content Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake Lil Wayne and Drake have solidified themselves as one of hip-hop's premier duo because of their constant and consistent collaborations. We explore their various collaborations and break down who outperformed the other. By Carl Lamarre April 13, 2015
Original Content 11 Festivals For A Hip-Hop Head Want to hit up a festival this summer? Here's a guide to hip-hop-enthusiastic events. By Chris Tart June 04, 2015
Original Content Young Thug's Most Controversial Moves Why Young Thug is currently the most divisive rapper in the world. By Patrick Lyons April 08, 2015
Original Content #TBT: Deep Cuts From Kanye West's School Days Kanye West's first three albums are absolutely legendary. The "School Days" as we're referring to them here, featured numerous hits along with some deeper cuts that never saw radio or music video treatment. By Chris Tart October 23, 2014
Original Content Shooting The Shit With Ro Ransom We talk with Ro Ransom about his new project "Ro Ransom Is The Future," New York rap, the possibility of "Howling at Hades 2," wrestling and 50 Cent. By Rose Lilah November 12, 2014
Original Content Biggie Tracks To Commemorate His 43rd Birthday If Biggie was still alive today it would be his 43rd birthday. We've put together a list of some of his best songs to commemorate the birth of one of the greatest rappers that ever lived. So enjoy these tracks and jam out in celebration to the original King of New York. By Vanessa Oswald May 21, 2015
Original Content 15 Musical Hits From The Bong A selection of music to prepare you for the impending celebrations of 4/20. By Lloyd Jaffe April 19, 2014
Original Content Top 10 Funniest Rappers In honor of rap's less serious side, we mention 10 rappers who can crack us up in a mere couple lines. By hnhh February 24, 2014
Reviews Review: Ace Hood's "Trials & Tribulations" Ace Hood takes a step in the right direction with his new album "Trials & Tribulations," an album filled with trap-style beats that compliment Ace's rhymes. But will it set him apart from the pack? By William Cannon July 22, 2013