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Music The Day Rap Broke The Internet: Reexamining Kendrick Lamar's "Meet The Grahams" Vs. Drake's "Family Matters" One year ago today, Drake and Kendrick Lamar went song-for-song at the height of their feud. By Aron A. May 03, 2025
Music B.G. Is Fighting The Same Battle As N.W.A & 2 Live Crew: On “Freedom Of Speech,” Censorship & Hot Boys Reunion EXCLUSIVE: B.G. reflects on censorship, mental health, his album "Freedom Of Speech," and how hip-hop has been on trial since the 90s. By Aron A. April 28, 2025
Reviews PartyNextDoor Is Unapologetically Outside This Summer: Concert Review PartyNextDoor's ran through a decade-plus-spanning set on the "Sorry I'm Outside" tour that delved into deep cuts, reference tracks & "P4" hits. By Aron A. August 10, 2024
Music Big Sean & Charlamagne Tha God "Out Of Context" Interview: 5 Biggest Takeaways Big Sean opens up on everything from Kanye to whether he plans to marry Jhene Aiko in his new interview with Charlamagne Tha God. By Aron A. August 02, 2024
Politics Sonya Massey's Killer Sean Grayson Should Have Never Been A Cop: 11 Reasons Why Sean Grayson had a history of disciplinary issues, DUIs, and was accused of "abusing his power" before killing Sonya Massey. By Erika Marie July 31, 2024
Reviews Ice Spice "Y2K!" Album Review Ice Spice's debut album is one of the most vapid hip-hop releases of 2024. By Devin Morton July 31, 2024
Original Content Celebrating A Decade Of These 10 Hip Hop Favorites From 2015 By Erika Marie October 20, 2025
Original Content Chris Brown's Sordid, Long History Of Arrests, Violence, & Legal Troubles A new UK assault arrest reignites scrutiny over decades of alleged violence, lawsuits, and controversy tied to Chris Brown. By Rain Adams May 27, 2025
Reviews GloRilla "GLORIOUS" Album Review Glo's still got some rough edges to smooth out, but her studio debut both deepens her artistry and emphasizes its strengths. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 14, 2024
Music GloRilla "GLORIOUS": The 7 Best Beats GloRilla dropped her long-awaited debut album on October 11. Here are the top seven best beats from the Memphis breakout star's big release. By Devin Morton October 11, 2024
Music Best Rap Songs & Albums Of September 2024 It was another good month for music. By Alexander Cole October 03, 2024
Music Drake's "Not Like Us" Petitions: A Guide To The Rapper's Allegations Against UMG A breakdown of both pre-action petitions that Drake's attorneys filed against UMG. By Aron A. November 28, 2024