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Reviews Kanye West "Jesus Is King" Review Kanye’s musical ear remains one-of-one, but sonic choices alone can’t save what is largely an erratic and uninspired affair. By Luke Hinz November 04, 2019
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: NBA YoungBoy, Lil Tecca, Summer Walker, & More A flurry of newcomers on this week's Staff Picks playlist. By Alex Zidel October 16, 2019
Original Content Ladies First: Big Jade Talks Texas Come Up From Hairstylist To Rapper Big Jade catches up with us to talk about achieving her rap dreams "late" in life, receiving co-signs from Lil Baby and Offset, and her roots as a hairstylist in Beaumont, Texas. By Erika Marie March 17, 2022
Original Content ScHoolboy Q's "CrasH Talk": Lessons From Groovy Q & Quincy Hanley All sides of ScHoolboy Q's personality come out on his latest album. By Aron A. April 26, 2019
TV Hulu's "RapCaviar Presents" With Tyler, The Creator: Episode 1 Review The season premiere episode of Hulu’s RapCaviar Presents series which is centered around Tyler, The Creator, is reviewed. By Paul Barnes April 06, 2023
Music BET Awards 2024 Nominations: Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Newcomers in the category include: Victoria Monét, Tyla, and Muni Long. By Demi Phillips May 21, 2024
Reviews Jorja Smith "Falling Or Flying" Album Review "Falling or Flying" consists of some of the best songwriting of Jorja Smith’s career so far. By Wyatt Westlake October 06, 2023
Original Content Rick Ross Likens The Loss Of Nipsey Hussle & Young Dolph To Tupac & Biggie Rick Ross says that the impact of Young Dolph and Nipsey Hussle's death had a similar effect on this generation as Tupac and Biggie's deaths had on his generation. By Aron A. February 25, 2022
Reviews Jackboy's "Jackboy" Self-Titled Album Review Kodak Black’s spirit is alive and well on Jackboy, while Sniper Gang’s second-in-command holds down the vision on his most polished project to date. By Aron A. May 02, 2020
Original Content Jay Rock Vs Kendrick Lamar: Who Had The Better Verse? As we wait for the next release from the TDE camp, let's delve back into the back catalog of two of its most respected veterans. By Robert Blair June 10, 2019
Original Content What A Time To Be Alive: 10 Best Lifestyle Lyrics From Drake & Future The most ostentatious, jealousy-inducing bars from Drake and Future's new album. By Danny Schwartz September 21, 2015
Music Rest In Peace Mister Cee: Remembering The DJ's Indelible Hip-Hop Legacy For over thirty years, few rap and R&B tastemakers bridged generations with the same love, knowledge, and passion of Calvin LeBrun. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2024