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Original Content Vine Killed The Radio Star: Examining The Platform's Creation Of Rap Phenoms Vine stars are slowly become superstars too. By Nicholas DG May 25, 2015
Original Content Ridiculous Rapper Baby Names We take a look at 15 of the strangest names that rappers have given their offspring. By Nikita Rathod July 23, 2014
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Mariah Carey's Most Diva-Like Posts Mariah Carey is hands down the Diva Queen. By E Gadsby September 22, 2018
Reviews Tekashi 6ix9ine "DUMMY BOY" Review The uninspired all-caps-rap of hip hop's most colorful act arrives at a time when the entertainer's life has all but crumbled. By Luke Hinz December 05, 2018
Original Content Top 10 Career-Making Verses 10 verses that put now-famous rappers on the map. By Patrick Lyons October 18, 2018
Original Content 21 Savage: Born In The UK, Made In Atlanta Despite 21 Savage's birthplace, it's clear his identity is deeply intertwined with Atlanta. By Robert Blair February 06, 2019
Reviews Trippie Redd's "Life's A Trip" Review On his debut album, Trippie Redd proves his versatility, but often strays away from his strengths. By Patrick Lyons August 15, 2018
Music Ari Lennox Shades Joe Budden Following J Cole Apology: Why Do The Singer & Podcast Host Have Beef? Ari Lennox and Joe Budden have been exchanging verbal jabs since the start of the year, with the beef escalating in recent days. By TeeJay Small April 12, 2024
Reviews Kid Cudi "INSANO" Album Review While it's great to see Mr. Rager in a more energetic, carefree, and musically evolved place, the execution on his ninth studio LP leaves a lot to be desired. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 19, 2024
Sports Stephen A. Smith's Beef With Jason Whitlock, Explained A comprehensive timeline of the ongoing beef between sports journalists Stephen A. Smith and Jason Whitlock. By TeeJay Small January 12, 2024
Music Kid Cudi's "INSANO": A Look At All Of The Features We take a look at all the features on Kid Cudi's INSANO album and break down how everyone did with their contributions. By Paul Barnes January 17, 2024
TV "She's Gotta Have It" Netflix Stars: Where Are They Now? Spike Lee’s reimagination brought about a renewed interest in the iconic story of Nora Darling. By Demi Phillips January 08, 2024