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Original Content Why Dr. Dre Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time Dr. Dre has solidified his spot at the peak of hip-hop's upper echelon. Is it time to dub him the GOAT? By Mitch Findlay March 14, 2018
Original Content Royce Da 5'9"'s Hardest Bars From "Book Of Ryan" Let’s celebrate Royce's accomplishment with a selection of his best lyrics. By Noelle Perkins May 06, 2018
Original Content Rise & Grind: Kenny Mason Details Making "Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut" & His Alt-Music Inspiration Kenny Mason is the star of this week's edition of "Rise & Grind," and the Atlanta artist discusses his new project "Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut" as well as his burning desire to keep growing and moving forward. By Joshua Robinson May 17, 2021
Original Content Instagram Gallery: BIA The rising female rapper doesn’t miss when it comes to iconic style moments. By Taya Coates July 18, 2021
Original Content Big Boi Is Wide Awake Big Boi is ready to wake up the masses with his next album "The Big Sleepover," a collaborative effort with Sleepy Brown. By Mitch Findlay August 10, 2021
Original Content J. Cole Follows Master P's Lead In His Professional Basketball Pursuits Fresh from J. Cole's stint on the Rwanda Patriots, we take a look at the parallels between his basketball career and the pioneering, late 90s NBA run of Master P. By Robert Blair May 28, 2021
Reviews "It's Opulence, Baby!": Tyler, The Creator Delivers On The "Call Me If You Get Lost" Tour Brimming with decadence, dedication, and determination, Tyler, The Creator's "Call Me If You Get Lost Tour" is a must-see experience. By Taiyo Coates March 09, 2022
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Julia Fox’s Best Looks Check out some of Julia Fox's best looks from her IG. By Jordan Schenkman February 19, 2022
Sports The Curious Case Of Isaiah Thomas Despite being a solid NBA talent, Isaiah Thomas has struggled to find a permanent home. By Alexander Cole August 28, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Smiley Explains "Buy Or Bye" Concept, Talks Drake Co-Sign, CLB, & More For this week's Rise & Grind, we caught up with Drake's favorite rapper, Smiley, to discuss "Buy Or Bye 2," performing at OVO Fest for his second-ever live show, and his recent health journey. By Aron A. November 16, 2021
Original Content Ladies First: Tinashe On Major Label Limitations, Not Being Respected Creatively As A Woman & More We're launching our "Ladies First" series with a compelling interview with Tinashe. The alternative multi-genre singer opens up about the obstacles she's faced, the importance of keeping women on her team, advice she received from Madonna, and why artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Normani, and Chlöe x Halle deserve praise. By Erika Marie March 07, 2022
Sports Top 10 Best Air Jordan Silhouettes Of All Time As the Jordan Brand looks to have another successful year, we take a look at some of the best Air Jordan silhouettes of all time. By Marc Griffin March 06, 2022