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Pop Culture Instagram Gallery: LaLa Anthony’s Hottest Looks LaLa Anthony knows how to slay for the Gram. By Jordan Schenkman March 12, 2022
Original Content Is 50 Cent's Rapping Ability Overlooked? Now that 50 Cent has solidified himself as a television mogul, it seems appropriate to reflect on his position in the hierarchy of hip-hop greats. By Mitch Findlay May 25, 2020
Original Content DJ Kool Herc Celebrated On Hip-Hop's 47th Birthday Happy birthday, hip-hop! Never forget that none of this would be possible without the revolutionary work of DJ Kool Herc. By Mitch Findlay August 11, 2020
Original Content Cardi B’s Sophomore Album: Everything We Know Everything there is to know about the "Bodak Yellow" rapper's upcoming album. By Madusa S. August 12, 2020
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Erica Mena's Pregnancy Looks Pregnant "Love & Hip Hop" star Erica Mena looks as flawless as ever. By Taya Coates June 27, 2021
Sports Kobe Bryant Transcended Basketball Rest in peace to one of the greatest to ever pick up a basketball. By Cole Blake January 27, 2020
Original Content Who Is SMILEZ? Yellow-Wearing Artist On 6ix9ine Friendship, Name Change & More EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SMILEZ, formerly known as Jack Bruno, introduces himself to the world following his high-profile feature on Tekashi 6ix9ine's new album "TattleTales." By Alex Zidel September 11, 2020
Original Content Royce Da 5'9" Says Producing For Eminem Was "Stressful" Royce Da 5'9" opens up about bringing a new element to the Bad Meets Evil dynamic, sending Eminem beats, and producing "Darkness." By Mitch Findlay December 22, 2020
Original Content Boslen Is Aiming For The Stars: On New Project "GONZO," Vancouver's Rap Scene & More Vancouver artist Boslen details the creative process behind "GONZO," and explains why Canadian artists shouldn’t feel complacent right now. By Aron A. July 09, 2022
Original Content Offset, Method Man & Juice WRLD Conquer This Week's "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. By Devin Ch February 16, 2019
Reviews Roddy Ricch “Live Life Fast” Review There’s no “The Box” on Roddy Ricch’s sophomore effort “LIVE LIFE FAST,” and that’s okay. By Joshua Robinson December 23, 2021
Original Content 10 Frequently Sampled Records In Hip-Hop A break down of records that have been sampled quite often through out hip-hop. By Shirley Ju November 25, 2014