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Original Content 10 Essential Kehlani Tracks An introduction to the Bay Area singer. By Chris Tart April 17, 2016
Original Content Lil Wayne & Jay Z: A Brief History Tracing the ever-changing dynamic between Lil Wayne and Jay Z. By Trevor Smith November 14, 2016
Original Content Lil Durk, It's Time To Go Pop Though forever a voice for the trenches, the past year of success has positioned Lil Durk for his rightful takeover. By Aron A. November 02, 2020
Original Content Young Thug Can Rap: 10 Of His Wildest Verses In case you needed a reminder, Young Thug stands in a league of his own. By Mitch Findlay August 20, 2019
Original Content Who Had The Better Verse: A$AP Rocky Vs. ScHoolboy Q This week for Who Had The Better Verse, we pit friends and frequent collaborators Schoolboy Q and A$AP Rocky. By Carl Lamarre August 03, 2015
Original Content We’re Still Processing Mac Miller’s Death A reflection. By Rose Lilah November 07, 2018
Reviews Gucci Mane's "Droptopwop" (Review) One year removed from incarceration, the Trap God is back near the top of his game. By Harrison Tenpas May 30, 2017
Original Content Examining The Eminem Co-Sign: Results May Vary Is Slim Shady's presence in an artist's career a help or a hindrance? By Robert Blair August 09, 2019
Original Content Where & How Do We Draw The Line: Supporting Artists Who Are Inherently Problematic How do we go about making the difficult but necessary distinction between the artist and the individual? By Luke Hinz March 15, 2018
Music Berry Gordy Net Worth 2024: What Is The Founder Of Motown Records Worth? Exploring Berry Gordy's transformative role in music as the founder of Motown, his ventures into film, and philanthropy, shaping his legacy. By Rain Adams February 07, 2024
Original Content Who Is SMILEZ? Yellow-Wearing Artist On 6ix9ine Friendship, Name Change & More EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SMILEZ, formerly known as Jack Bruno, introduces himself to the world following his high-profile feature on Tekashi 6ix9ine's new album "TattleTales." By Alex Zidel September 11, 2020
TV Kendrick Lamar's Top 5 Televised Performances From the BET Hip Hop Awards to the Grammys, here are 5 times Kendrick Lamar lit the TV aflame. By Danny Schwartz February 17, 2016