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Original Content Casanova Free At Last: The Roc Nation Rapper On Africa, Meek Mill's Activism Impact & More Casanova talks Roc Nation's pre-Grammy brunch, working with 30Roc on "Free At Last," traveling to Nigeria and more. By Aron A. February 26, 2019
Original Content All The Smoke: Hip Hop’s Capital In The Multibillion Dollar Cannabis Industry Hip-Hop’s claimed its stake in cannabis culture but how has it infiltrated the legal weed economy? B-Real, Wiz Khalifa, Berner, and more detail their journey as cannabis entrepreneurs during the rise of Big Weed corporations. By Aron A. April 20, 2020
Original Content Griselda & 50 Cent's Collab Marks A Major Milestone In Gangsta Rap Griselda is carrying on tradition with dignity, integrity, and pure unapologetic grit. By Mitch Findlay November 26, 2019
Original Content Cardi B’s Sophomore Album: Everything We Know Everything there is to know about the "Bodak Yellow" rapper's upcoming album. By Madusa S. August 12, 2020
Original Content How Lil Nas X's Never-Ending "Old Town Road" Rollout Changed The Game “Old Town Road” is gonna ride til’ the remixes can’t no more. By Luke Hinz July 29, 2019
Original Content Royce Da 5'9" Talks Bad Meets Evil Chemistry & The Dark Legacy Of "Death Is Certain" INTERVIEW: Catch up with Royce Da 5'9" before "The Allegory" arrives. By Mitch Findlay January 06, 2020
Original Content The Making Of Nicki Minaj's Queendom As fans gear up for the release of Nicki Minaj's fifth album, we take a look at how she's maintained her status over a ten year spell at the top of the heap. By Robert Blair August 07, 2019
Original Content HNHH's New Playlist Keeps You Updated On The Hottest R&B Of The Moment Follow "R&B SEASON" on Spotify! By Noah C December 07, 2019
Original Content Analyzing The Lil Nas X Business Model Just a day prior to the release of his "7 EP," we examine Lil Nas X's unique marketing tactics and social media mastery. By Robert Blair June 20, 2019
Original Content Fantasia Talks "Fighting" For Her Newfound Peace & Musical Journey With "Sketchbook" INTERVIEW: Fantasia's new album, "Sketchbook," shows a Phoenix rising from the ashes. By Erika Marie October 13, 2019
Original Content RIP CD: The Death Of An Ideal Listening Experience Who shall weep for the Compact Disc? By Mitch Findlay March 14, 2019
Original Content Kali Uchis Wins The Fight Against Temptation: The Allure Of An "Overnight Situation" INTERVIEW: Kali Uchis' performance repertoire is all things informal, inspired, new, and most importantly poetic. By Devin Ch October 28, 2018