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Profiles Behind The Beat: Cassius Jay Get to know Zaytoven's right-hand man Cassius Jay. By Danny Schwartz August 18, 2016
TV "Atlanta" Season 2 Episode 2: Paper Boi & Earn Navigate Whiteness Navigating the pitfalls of success and fame is a treacherous path for Paper Boi on the second episode of Atlanta. By Dhruva Balram March 09, 2018
Music Joell Ortiz: Resilience & Rhyme In Music Joell Ortiz's journey from gritty Brooklyn streets to Hip Hop's spotlight with Slaughterhouse & beyond. Wordsmith. Storyteller. By Erika Marie July 06, 2023
Gaming Best Horror Games On Steam: What To Play This Spooky Season For Halloween Steam has a few top-notch scares for the Halloween season. By Jake Skudder October 06, 2023
Reviews EarthGang "Robophobia" Review EarthGang's latest release, "Robophobia," is the second in a string of EP's under the "EarthGang vs. the Algorithm" banner. By TeeJay Small February 28, 2024
Sneakers Best Sneakers Of 2023 In a year filled with collaborations and re- issues, these are the best sneakers of 2023 By Ben Atkinson December 13, 2023
Original Content Rick Ross Reflects On Avoiding Flashy Features On "Richer Than I Ever Been" "Richer Than I Ever Been" did not include collabs with Drake or Lil Baby like many anticipated but Rick Ross explains why he didn't need to rely on A-List features on his eleventh studio album. By Aron A. February 25, 2022
Original Content Conway The Machine Rejects Retirement: "I'm Just Getting Started" Conway The Machine opens up about his retirement plans, building his DrumWork label, creative chemistry with J.I.D, and whether he's ever used autotune in the booth. By Mitch Findlay May 26, 2021
Original Content Funniest #DuragHistoryWeek Memes The best memes from this year's #DuragHistoryWeek. By Angus Walker September 28, 2015
Reviews Review: Casey Veggies' "Live & Grow" Casey Veggies delivers a solid-enough debut, but it may not broaden his reach as a rapper. By Scott Glaysher October 01, 2015
Original Content Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V": Everything You Need To Know Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" has been "coming soon" for what feels like an eternity. By Mitch Findlay September 04, 2017
Original Content Read Up: 10 Good Rapper Biographies If you're in need of some good reading over the holidays, we've got you covered, with 10 rapper biographies to keep you occupied. By Vanessa Oswald November 28, 2014