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Original Content Predicting The 2020 Hip-Hop And R&B Grammy Winners Who will take home the hardware in Los Angeles? By Michael Kawaida January 24, 2020
Original Content J.I The Prince Of N.Y Is Ready To Pop: From Drake & Roddy Ricch Co-Signs To "Welcome To GStarr Vol. 1" EXCLUSIVE: J.I readies the release of his upcoming project, "Welcome To GStarr Vol. 1" and the launch of his mini-doc trailer with Spotify RADAR's program. By Aron A. July 15, 2020
Original Content Taylor Gang's Sledgren Talks Mac Miller Studio Flow & New Album INTERVIEW: We chop it up with Taylor Gang producer Sledgren about his creative process and direction since breaking out with Wiz Khalifa. By Michael Kawaida February 29, 2020
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Lizzo's Most Boss Ass Pics Lizzo shows us how to boss up. By E Gadsby March 14, 2020
Original Content Rise & Grind: BRS Kash On The Bow Wow & Drake Influence, Mom's Reaction To "Throat Baby" BRS Kash slides through for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind," speaking about his hit song "Throat Baby," his mother's reaction to the song, his friendship with Mulatto, and much more. By Alex Zidel April 12, 2021
Original Content J. Cole's "The Off-Season" Pays Homage To His Roots J. Cole's new album "The Off-Season" is stacked with references to hip-hop classics, a telling glimpse at the music that inspires him to this day. By Mitch Findlay May 14, 2021
Original Content West Coast Rappers That Made It Without A Dr. Dre Co-Sign We shine a spotlight on the Californian artists that've made a massive impact on hip-hop without a co-sign from Dr. Dre. By Robert Blair April 01, 2021
Reviews Kanye West "DONDA" Review "DONDA" offers a sense of familiarity in response to the demands for the return of the “Old Kanye.” Unfortunately, it’s not all that it’s cracked up to be. By Aron A. September 06, 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 Was Slaughterhouse's Shady Records Debut Misunderstood? Seven years down the road, has Slaughterhouse's "Welcome To Our House" aged gracefully? By Mitch Findlay October 16, 2019
Original Content How Should Hip-Hop Respond To Kodak Black's Sentencing? Condemned to 46 months behind bars, we look to find the measured response to Kodak Black's latest trip to the penitentiary. By Robert Blair November 14, 2019