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Original Content Why J. Cole's Feature Spree Is Coming To An End J. Cole has brought the curtain down on his feature spree at the exact right time. Here's why. By Robert Blair September 25, 2019
Original Content 15 Music Documentaries & Concert Films Streaming Right Now Keep on rockin' in the stream world. By Michael Kaminsky July 07, 2019
Original Content J. Cole's "Middle Child" Philosophy: Bridging The Gap Caught in the middle of two generations, J.Cole is doing his utmost to create a future where the two can prosper. By Robert Blair February 01, 2019
Original Content Trouble's Reality Is Rare: "Edgewood's" Darkness, Embracing OG Status, & Upcoming Album EXCLUSIVE: Trouble exemplifies "Real Is Rare" with every move. By Mitch Findlay September 10, 2019
Profiles D Savage Reflects On Tyler, The Creator's Tutelage, Ty Dolla $ign Collab & More In "On The Come Up" D Savage reflects on "SoundCloud Rap" label, Tyler The Creator's musical prowess, and more in "On The Come Up." By Mitch Findlay January 30, 2019
Original Content ADHD: Joyner Lucas' Identity Crisis Or Art Imitating Life? As the release of "ADHD" looms ahead, are Joyner Lucas' attempts to diversify his sound working in his favor or is he straying too far from what makes him unique? By Robert Blair September 17, 2019
Original Content T.I.'s Most Savage Instagram Clapbacks When it comes to mercilessly roasting his foes, T.I. leaves no stone unturned. By E Gadsby April 11, 2019
TV Top 10 2019 Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Specials Netflix has been bringing the funny all year long. By Michael Kaminsky September 22, 2019
Original Content Xzibit's "Man Vs. Machine" Still Packs A Nostalgic Punch On its seventeenth birthday, take a minute to revisit Xzibit's "Man Vs. Machine." By Mitch Findlay October 01, 2019
Original Content Top Tracks: J. Cole's "Middle Child" Crushes The Competition J. Cole's first taste of "Revenge of the Dreamers III," "Middle Child," easily debuts at #1 on our chart this week. By Patrick Lyons January 28, 2019
Original Content How Hip Hop Has Embraced Meme Culture Peak social media era is upon us, gobbling up virality and spitting it back out to mixed (and often controversial) results. By Luke Hinz March 20, 2019
Original Content Rap Beef Is Now "Time Sensitive": A Brief Analysis Do fightin' words really have an expiration date? By Mitch Findlay April 16, 2019