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Reviews Lil Uzi Vert "Luv Is Rage 2" (Review) Lil Uzi Vert embraces his pop-punk spirit on "Luv is Rage 2." By Alphonse Pierre August 29, 2017
Society How The Relationship Between Hip-Hop & Politics Has Evolved A brief overview and discussion of hip-hop's interaction with politics, in light of Black History Month. By Karlton Jahmal February 23, 2018
Original Content Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist Is Even More Lit Than Last Week All the new hip-hop and r'n'b music you need as you head into the weekend. By Rose Lilah February 23, 2018
Original Content Twitter Reacts To Future's "Mask Off" Remix With Kendrick Lamar Twitter weighs in on Kendrick's "Mask Off" verse. By Danny Schwartz May 23, 2017
Original Content Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V": Everything You Need To Know Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" has been "coming soon" for what feels like an eternity. By Mitch Findlay September 04, 2017
Original Content Top Tracks: Kendrick Lamar & The Weeknd Hit #1 Another big win for the "Black Panther" soundtrack as Kendrick Lamar & The Weeknd's new contribution hits #1. By Patrick Lyons February 05, 2018
Sports NCAA Basketball Tournament: 6 Cinderella Teams To Watch For Six potential upset picks for your March Madness bracket. By Kyle Rooney March 14, 2018
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip Hop Instagram Recap (Nov 7-13) Looking back at some of the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week. By Danny Schwartz November 14, 2015
Original Content Classic Rotation: Jay Z's "The Black Album" Looking back at Jay Z's planned finale 12 years later. By Chris Tart November 14, 2015
Original Content A3C Highlights: Travi$ Scott, DeJ Loaf, Wiz Khalifa & More Take a trip down to Atlanta for our recap of A3C's festival & conference. By Rose Lilah October 13, 2015
Original Content Classic Rotation: Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter II" "Tha Carter II" is where Lil Wayne came into his own, transforming into the most dominant rapper of the mid-2000s. By Patrick Lyons December 06, 2015
Society Politickin: Who Are Rappers Supporting In The 2016 Presidential Election? We take a look at the rappers who have been outspoken in their support of the impending presidential election. By Chris Tart October 14, 2015