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Original Content The Evolution Of Trap Wiz We examine how strains of trap music began trickling into Wiz Khalifa's chill stoner tracks. By Patrick Lyons November 09, 2015
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: June 6 A look at this week's rap sales and chart placements By Trevor Smith June 06, 2015
Original Content Rise & Grind: Saint Bodhi Teases DJ Dahi Project Coming Soon Saint Bodhi discusses her breakout project "Mad World," getting a story published in Marvel's "Black Panther" comic book, her love for video games, and the moment she found out that she was Grammy-nominated for "Rise & Grind." By Joshua Robinson October 11, 2021
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
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
Original Content Top 25 Kendrick Lamar Songs of All Time The essential songs from the best album artist of our time. By Patrick Lyons August 08, 2017
Sneakers Kanye West Vs. Adidas: Everything You Need To Know Kanye West is leveling a full-fledged attack against Adidas. By Alexander Cole September 06, 2022
Reviews Beyoncé "RENAISSANCE" Album Review Beyoncé's sprawling seventh studio album is an invigorating, fearless, and top-heavy addition to her catalog. By Joshua Robinson August 05, 2022
Original Content The 10 Best Hip Hop Protest Songs Since The Trayvon Martin Shooting A recent wave of heavily publicized killings of black men at the hands of law enforcement has sparked some incredible protest music. By Danny Schwartz July 08, 2016
Original Content Uber Everywhere: 10 Uber References In Rap Travi$ Scott and MadeinTyo aren't the only rappers Ubering everywhere. By Danny Schwartz February 22, 2016
Original Content 13 Notable Writing Credits On Beyoncé's "Lemonade" A look at the writing credits for Bey's latest. By Trevor Smith April 27, 2016
Original Content Days After Rodeo: A Travis Scott Timeline We track Travis Scott's musical output since the release of his debut album, "Rodeo." By Rose Lilah May 17, 2016