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Relationships Jerrika Karlae Decided To Rap And It's Working: "U Ain't Slime Enough" Rapper Talks Music, Relationships & More INTERVIEW: Jerrika Karlae is ready for her rap-game close-up. By Rose Lilah September 24, 2018
Politics The Message: Exploring The Importance Of A Mature Rapper Artists like Jay-Z, Nipsey Hussle, and Royce Da 5'9" have ushered hip-hop into an age of enlightenment. By Noelle Perkins April 04, 2018
Original Content 10 Essential Nard & B Productions Get to know savvy Atlanta production duo Nard & B. By Danny Schwartz February 05, 2017
Reviews Meek Mill's "Wins and Losses" (Review) Meek Mill attempts to re-align the narrative that's surrounded, and followed him, with his new album, "Wins and Losses." By Richard Bryan July 27, 2017
Original Content Toronto Sounds: A Look At The Relationship Between Drake & The Weeknd We reflect on Drake and The Weeknd's connection, and how they've impacted each other's careers. By Matt Aceto September 10, 2013
Original Content 15 Dope Eminem Freestyles With Eminem's "MMLPII" dropping today, we're taking a look at what the Detroit rapper has been best known for throughout his illustrious career, his freestyles. By Nikita Rathod November 05, 2013
Profiles Behind The Beat: Kirk Knight Kirk Knight, Pro Era's go-to beatman, discusses the rise of his Brooklyn crew, balancing rapping and producing, and his decision to make an instrumental album after last year's "Late Knight Special." By Angus Walker October 07, 2016
Original Content Top 5 Moments From Action Bronson's "Fuck, That's Delicious" With the return of Action Bronson’s web series, “Fuck, That’s Delicious,” lets take a look back at some of Bam Bam's most incredible moments. By Eve Stern August 27, 2015
Original Content 5 Things You Need To Know About Skepta Everything you need to know about the U.K. grime legend, who's quickly making his presence felt in the USA. By Angus Walker March 02, 2015
Original Content Rappers Share Their Smoking Preferences For 4/20 We asked some our rap friends what their smoking preferences are. By Rose Lilah April 20, 2015
Original Content Who Is Danny Brown? From his numerous classic albums to a hilarious on-screen personality, we're diving into Danny Brown's wild career. By Caleb Hardy May 18, 2023
Original Content Lil Keed Delivers High Praise For Young Thug & Talks Mysterious Drake Collab Lil Keed reveals Drake sent him a beat, speaks on Young Thug and Peewee Longway's influence, and more for our new episode of "On The Come Up." By Alex Zidel October 29, 2020