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Original Content DJ Paul Explains Why Three 6 Mafia vs. Bone Thugs Didn't Happen, Hustling Mixtapes & New Podcast DJ Paul recounts one of his final encounters with John Singleton, artists paying homage to Three 6 Mafia, and how hustling mixtapes in high school brokered peace with the ops. By Aron A. November 03, 2020
Original Content Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole: Which New Album Are You Most Excited For? With Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole getting ready to drop new albums, cast your vote as to which you're most excited for. By Mitch Findlay October 22, 2020
Original Content Doja Cat’s Funniest TikToks Rapper Doja Cat has been trending on TikTok’s For You page, and it hasn’t necessarily been for her music. By Jordan Schenkman March 19, 2022
Original Content Dreamville Fest 2022: J. Cole, Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, Wiz Khalifa, Jeezy & More Dreamville Fest returned for the first time since the pandemic with performances from J. Cole, Moneybagg Yo, DJ Drama, Wiz Khalifa, Wale, and more. By Aron A. April 05, 2022
Reviews King Von "What It Means To Be King" Review "What It Means To Be King," the first posthumous release from King Von, expands the vision he laid down on his debut album while hinting at what could have been his artistic evolution. By Aron A. March 09, 2022
Sports The Top 10 Plays Of The 2017 NBA Finals The best plays of the NBA Finals: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, J. McGee, and more. By Danny Schwartz June 13, 2017
Original Content Kendrick Lamar’s “We Cry Together” Feels Familiar Kendrick Lamar's "We Cry Together" is a love song gone awry, not so unlike Eminem's "Kim" or Atmosphere's "Fuck You Lucy." By Rose Lilah May 13, 2022
Reviews Pop Smoke "Faith" Review The twenty-song project contains more filler than substance but the highs are a firm reminder of Pop Smoke’s colossal presence. By Aron A. July 26, 2021
Original Content Forgot About Wop: In Gucci Mane's Defense The Trap God isn't feeling like a deity in his kingdom anymore and it shows. By Aron A. October 23, 2019
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Kevin Gates Is Leveling Up Kevin Gates is living his best life, physically and mentally. By E Gadsby September 28, 2019
Original Content Summer Walker & The New R&B Archetype Exploring the perceived duality in the burgeoning r'n'b star, Summer Walker. By Milca P. October 23, 2019
Reviews Beast Coast "Escape From New York" Review On "Escape From New York," Beast Coast escape the confines of their hometown and make a case for world domination. By Robert Blair May 30, 2019