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Original Content The 10 Craziest Tour Riders In Hip-Hop 10 artists who demand the most from the venues they perform at. By Patrick Lyons June 30, 2015
Original Content Aaliyah's "I Don't Wanna" Turns 20, And It's Still Her Most Slept-On Record To Date Two decades later, this sleeper hit by the "Princess of R&B" is still one of her coldest records. By Keenan Higgins January 11, 2020
Original Content Who Is Clever? The Music Industry's Best-Kept Secret Is Working With Post Malone & Justin Bieber Clever is the Alabama rapper you need to hear. By Alex Zidel October 18, 2019
Original Content The Life & Legacy Of Death Row Records How a cutting-edge record label would come to define an entire era. By Luke Hinz April 10, 2019
Original Content Top 10 Amber Rose Name-Drops The best Amber Rose mentions in rap lyrics. By Angus Walker April 28, 2015
Original Content 10 Anti-Authority Rap Songs For Inauguration Day We dig back into 25+ years of political hip hop to bring you ten tracks that question America's authority on the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration. By Patrick Lyons January 19, 2017
Original Content 15 Rappers Who Have Shouted Out Kylie Jenner Kylie Jenner gets a lot of shout-outs from the world of hip hop. By Trevor Smith November 29, 2016
Original Content Top 25 Best The Game Songs We take a look at the 25 best cuts from the Game's discography, from "The Documentary" to "1992." By Matt F June 21, 2019
Original Content Kevin McCall & Chris Brown's Most Memorable Collaborations The nostalgic mixtape era of R&B featured a sound Kevin McCall helped build with Chris Brown. These tracks still hold the weight, despite their scandals and tense relationship. By Erika Marie October 23, 2025
Original Content ILoveMakonnen Addresses Lil Nas X Comparisons, Queer Visibility, & Hip Hop Politics From industry backlash to the rise of queer artists, iLoveMakonnen opens up about carving his own lane while the culture wrestles with change. By Erika Marie October 02, 2025
Pop Culture Shawnee Smith Net Worth 2023: What Is The "Saw" Icon Worth? From South Carolina to Hollywood, Shawnee Smith's trajectory is a tale of talent and a ceaseless drive to explore her artistry. By Jake Skudder September 29, 2023
Music Smiley Did What Needed To Be Done: The OVO Star On Sobriety Journey, Borrowing Drake's Maybach & Debut Album Plans Exclusive: Smiley shares a hilarious story about "Nicky Nicky Nine Doors," discusses his new project & explains why Drake is "such a genuine guy." By Aron A. July 27, 2023