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TV "Atlanta" Season 2 Episode 10: Blast From The Past The Glover brothers take us back to the most awkward and difficult phase of Al and Earn's life: middle school. By Dhruva Balram May 04, 2018
TV 5 TV Shows With Dope Soundtracks These TV shows know how to curate music. By Vince Rick February 09, 2018
Reviews Review: Brother Ali's "Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color" Minneapolis MC's latest album showcases his seasoned talent and renewed political fervor to striking effect. By Rachaela VB September 22, 2012
Original Content 10 Essential Vic Mensa Tracks Chicago's Vic Mensa is coming up quick. These are his essential tracks. By Chris Tart October 26, 2014
Reviews Review: J. Cole's "Born Sinner" J. Cole's second offering picks up where "Cole World" missed the mark and reintroduces Cole to the Hip Hop world. By Eliezer Santiago June 20, 2013
Reviews Review: Dr. Dre's "Compton" Dr. Dre ensures that his new body of work, "Compton," was worth the wait. By Chris Tart August 11, 2015
Original Content The 7 Most Ridiculous Claims Troy Ave Made During His Breakfast Club Interview Breaking down Troy Ave's wildest statements in his lengthy Breakfast Club interview. By Patrick Lyons June 17, 2015
Original Content What Is It About Playboi Carti? Examining what makes Playboi Carti's music and everything else he does, so appealing to the masses. By Samuel Allan May 29, 2019
Original Content Here's Everything That's Happened Since Young Dolph's Death Here's everything that's happened since Young Dolph's tragic passing. By Lawrencia Grose January 11, 2022
Original Content Who Is Grip? Everything To Know About Eminem's New Shady Records Signee Everything we know so far about Eminem’s new protegé. By Joe Abrams July 04, 2021
Original Content The TikTok Music Takeover 2020's most downloaded app has made a serious impact on charting music, and continues to elevate new artists in 2021. By hnhh April 16, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Yung Baby Tate On "I Am," Issa Rae's Raedio & Owning Her Masters Yung Baby Tate commandeers the spotlight on this week's edition of "Rise & Grind," in which she reveals the creation process behind her viral hit "I Am," touching on her partnership with Issa Rae's Raedio, and stresses the importance of positive affirmations. By Joshua Robinson March 15, 2021