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Original Content Nas Vs. Big L: Who Had The Better Debut Album? Two East Coast legends square off in the latest installment of our Debut Album Versus series. By Matt F November 27, 2017
Original Content Wendy Williams' Most Savage Moments Not even Beyoncé is safe from the TV host's tasteless commentary. By E Gadsby April 08, 2018
Original Content 10 Essential Kevin Gates Tracks You wont get tired of these 10 essential tracks from BWA rapper Kevin Gates. By Devon Jefferson September 03, 2017
Original Content 20 Essential 2Pac Tracks A definitive guide to 2Pac's legendary discography. By Devon Jefferson July 24, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential TM88 Productions 10 booming tracks from the phenomenal Southern producer TM88. By Devon Jefferson April 30, 2017
Original Content On The Come-Up: RiFF RAFF HNHH's On The Come-Up profiles rising rappers and producers that show strong promise but haven't necessarily seen much shine on the site. This could range from those deep underground to artists on the cusp of the mainstream that we've overlooked. You'll find their defining characteristics broken down by category. By hnhh April 15, 2013
Reviews Kodak Black's "Lil BIG Pac" (Review) Kodak Black proves he's a Southern legend in the making on "Lil BIG Pac." By Patrick Lyons June 16, 2016
Original Content Top 5 Sensitive 21 Savage Tracks 21 Savage has layers. By Mitch Findlay July 12, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential London On Da Track Productions An introduction to Atlanta producer London On Da Track. By Chris Tart November 22, 2015
Original Content Who Had The Better Verse: Young Thug Vs. Rich Homie Quan This week for Who Had The Better Verse, we pit former(?) best friends and collaborators Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan one-on-one. By Carl Lamarre June 29, 2015
Reviews Review: Big Sean's "Dark Sky Paradise" Big Sean takes baby steps toward becoming a serious rapper on his new album "Dark Sky Paradise." By Alex Galbraith February 26, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Flying Lotus Hip-Hop Tracks Flying Lotus is a beat-making genius. While most of his tunes remain instrumental, we occasionally get a dope hip-hop track produced by the creative musician. Here's 10 dope rap cuts, as produced by FlyLo. By Chris Tart October 21, 2014