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Original Content DaBaby, Nicki Minaj & A$AP Ferg Light Up This Week's "Fire Emoji" Playlist Plus, Juicy J and Wiz Khalifa's smoked-out collab and a few cuts off of Hit-Boy & Dom Kennedy's new project. By Aron A. August 01, 2020
Original Content Polo G: 10 Essential Songs We run through the most essential Polo G songs, ahead of his new album "The GOAT." By Rose Lilah May 12, 2020
Sneakers Top 10 Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Colorways At this point, Kanye West's Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 is a modern-day classic. By Alexander Cole December 01, 2019
Reviews Drake "Dark Lane Demo Tapes" Review As Drake reaches a point in his career where he’s broken records, collected plaques, and has dozens of trophies to his name, we're left wondering what "Dark Lane Demo Tapes" actually contributes to his illustrious career. By Aron A. May 06, 2020
Pop Culture What Happened To Rapper-Based Video Games? As Danny Brown's GTAV Radio Station goes, live, we look back at the days where gaming developers would place players in control of their favorite MC's across sports titles, beat-em-ups and action games. By Robert Blair December 21, 2019
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Kanye West's "Jesus Is King," Future, Kodak Black & More Guapdad 4000 and Smino also make appearances this week. By Alex Zidel October 30, 2019
Original Content Most Disturbing Hip-Hop Songs Part II: Depravity Edition Stare into the depths of depravity. By Mitch Findlay October 31, 2019
Politics Why We Protest & Riot: Perspective From The Front Lines A report from the front lines of the Los Angeles protests, where thousands rallied in the streets seeking justice for George Floyd. By Karlton Jahmal June 02, 2020
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Meek Mill & Run The Jewels Wake Us Up This week's TIDAL Wave playlist update includes new music from Run The Jewels, Meek Mill, Flatbush Zombies, Conway, Sleepy Hallow, Leon Bridges, and more. By Alex Zidel June 11, 2020
Original Content The Renegade Dance: How An Established Duo Set A Precedent For The Decade INTERVIEW: K Camp & Reazy Renegade set a new precedent in the TikTok era after the success of "Lottery (Renegade)." By Aron A. March 14, 2020
Sports A Case For Why Zion Williamson Shouldn't Play This Season Williamson's career is too precious to rush him back. By Alexander Cole December 28, 2019
Pop Culture We Need To Let Go Of Respectability Politics In The Fight For Black Liberation To the Black community. By Madusa S. June 05, 2020