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Sneakers How Kanye West's Nike Air Yeezy 2 "Red October" Almost Never Released The all-red shoe went on to become a decade-defining sneaker. By Alexander Cole February 02, 2020
Original Content Nas' Detailed Stories Are Second To None On his new "King's Disease" album highlight "Blue Benz," Nas proves how a little detail can go a long way in the art of storytelling. By Mitch Findlay August 28, 2020
Original Content The Very Common Predicament Of Lil Uzi Vert The story of Lil Uzi Vert being held hostage by his record label is serious, but it's all too common among young artists. By Patrick Lyons January 17, 2019
Original Content Why Lil Nas X's Removal From Billboard Country Chart Matters Far from an isolated incident, Lil Nas X's exclusion from the Billboard Country Charts is endemic of a wider problem facing today's hip-hop stars. By Robert Blair April 03, 2019
Profiles Bali Baby Says Nicki Minaj/Cardi B Beef Will "Fall Back" On Female Rappers In "On The Come Up" Bali Baby talks female rappers, dream collaborations and more in "On The Come Up." By Aron A. February 06, 2019
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 ScHoolboy Q's Albums, Ranked Now that there's been ample time to digest "CrasH Talk", we've delved into Groovy Q's back catalog to rate his projects in order of greatness. By Robert Blair July 18, 2019
Original Content Mez Is King Of The Studio: Earning Dr. Dre's Trust, J. Cole's Co-Sign, & Jay-Z Vs Nas EXCLUSIVE: Mez is the man you want in your studio session. By Mitch Findlay October 15, 2019
Sports Instagram Gallery: Conor McGregor's Most Savage Posts Conor McGregor also throws punches on Instagram. By E Gadsby August 10, 2019
Original Content Vote: Hip-Hop's Best Basketball Player Who is hip-hop's most valuable baller? By Mitch Findlay February 17, 2018
Reviews Nipsey Hussle "Victory Lap" Review Nipsey Hussle's debut studio album, "Victory Lap," is finally here and it's a thrilling ride. By Karlton Jahmal February 21, 2018
Original Content Top Tracks: 50 Cent & Nicki Minaj Are Finally Back 50 Cent scores his first #1 in years with the PNB Rock-assisted "Crazy." By Patrick Lyons April 16, 2018