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Relationships Jada Pinkett-Smith & Tupac: A Rare Friendship The relationship between Jada Pinkett-Smith and Tupac continues to prompt much in the way of theorizing. By Samuel Allan August 07, 2019
Original Content How J. Prince Achieved "OG" Status Now that he's laying down the law on a regular basis, it's time for a refresher course on how J. Prince became one of hip-hop's most formidable figures. By Robert Blair March 15, 2019
Original Content Yelawolf's "Pop The Trunk" Explored The Darkest Corners Of Country Rap "Pop The Trunk" provides a bleak examination of Yelawolf's roots. By Mitch Findlay March 29, 2019
Original Content How Suge Knight Became Hip-Hop's Biggest Antagonist Fresh from Joyner Lucas wishing death upon him on "Devil's Work," we examine how Death Row's Suge Knight became the most hated villain in hip-hop's collective history. By Robert Blair May 16, 2019
Reviews Future "Superfly Soundtrack" Review Future's soundtrack for Director X's "Superfly" remake is a solid compilation that's a fitting tribute in spirit more than in sound. By Patrick Lyons June 13, 2018
Reviews Jorja Smith "Lost & Found" Review Smith eschews hits for wandering romance on her impressively uncompromising debut. By Trevor Smith June 17, 2018
Original Content Eminem's Anti-Grammy Stance Resonates Now More Than Ever You think Eminem gives a damn about a Grammy? By Mitch Findlay December 07, 2018
Original Content Rise & Grind: Kevo Muney Talks "Leave Some Day," His Church Roots & More Kevo Muney discusses "Leave Some Day," his Church roots, and the profound effect that his late grandmothers had on him as both a person and artist. By Joshua Robinson June 14, 2021
Original Content Summer Walker & The New R&B Archetype Exploring the perceived duality in the burgeoning r'n'b star, Summer Walker. By Milca P. October 23, 2019
Original Content Rise & Grind: KenTheMan Details Origins Of Her Name & Talks Working With PornHub Houston rapper KenTheMan joins us for the latest edition of "Rise & Grind," in which she discusses her latest EP, her partnership with Asylum Records, the story behind her stage name, and more. By Joshua Robinson October 18, 2021
Sports Ice Cube's BIG3 Goes International: A Championship Weekend In Paradise Ice Cube's BIG3 championship weekend in the Bahamas was a celebration of having a vision and bringing it to fruition. By Alexander Cole September 11, 2021
Original Content A Brief History Of Chopping: The Fastest Flows Ever Sound barrier in shambles. By Mitch Findlay January 28, 2020