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Original Content Xzibit Talks Serial Killers, Dr. Dre's Studio Habits, & Whether We'll Ever See "Bitch Please 3" Xzibit reflects on reuniting with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, crafting the new Serial Killers album "Summer Of Sam," and the unique difficulties that emerge in the midst of a global pandemic. By Mitch Findlay November 28, 2020
Original Content 10 Essential Vic Mensa Tracks 10 excellent songs from Vic Mensa. By Danny Schwartz June 26, 2016
Reviews J. Cole's "4 Your Eyez Only" (Review) "4 Your Eyez Only" overcomes an ambitious concept and a couple of awkward moments to stand as J. Cole's best album. By Patrick Lyons December 15, 2016
Reviews Meek Mill's "DC4" (Review) Meek Mill attempts to bring "Dreams Worth More Than Money"'s ambition back to his mixtapes, but in doing so, sometimes waters down his product. By Patrick Lyons November 02, 2016
Original Content Ty Dolla $ign's "Campaign" To Feature Meek Mill, Travis Scott, Migos, Wiz Khalifa & More After dropping the massive title track -- a collab with Future -- Ty Dolla $ign has revealed the other stars who will appear on his upcoming "Campaign" project. By Angus Walker July 11, 2016
Original Content The 5 Best Hooks On Post Malone's "August 26" Here are the best hooks on Post Malone's debut mixtape. By Danny Schwartz May 13, 2016
Reviews GloRilla "GLORIOUS" Album Review Glo's still got some rough edges to smooth out, but her studio debut both deepens her artistry and emphasizes its strengths. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 14, 2024
Music Welcome Home, Ralo: Rapper Talks New Album, Standing On Principles & His Loyalty To Young Dolph Ralo's finally home. Ahead of his new album, "Welcome Home," the Atlanta rapper discusses his role as a community pillar, working with Anthony Hamilton, and the biggest hurdles he's had to overcome since his release. By Aron A. August 22, 2024
Music Hip Hop Hiatus: Artists Who (Temporarily) Stepped Back From Successful Careers The industry can be both challenging and demanding, forcing some of our favorite artists to retreat from the spotlight. By Erika Marie August 12, 2024
Music As Big As The Super Bowl? Lil Wayne's Snub Was Expected The Super Bowl left Lil Wayne hanging but did it ever seem possible that he would headline the Halftime show in the first place? By Aron A. September 09, 2024
Music “What Did I Miss?”: Drake’s "Iceman" Rollout, Wireless Festival & The Fight To Reclaim The Narrative Drake’s officially in album rollout mode, but "Iceman" will have to do more than address public fallouts to shift the narrative around his name. By Aron A. July 09, 2025
Reviews Tyler, The Creator "Chromakopia" Review An exploration of identity, Tyler, The Creator pulls the curtains back for his most intimate album to date. By Aron A. November 01, 2024