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Original Content Summer Walker & The New R&B Archetype Exploring the perceived duality in the burgeoning r'n'b star, Summer Walker. By Milca P. October 23, 2019
Original Content Bushwick Bill's Undeniable Mystique Bushwick Bill has a penchant for turning his perceived shortcomings into double-edged swords. By Devin Ch May 30, 2019
Original Content Kendrick Lamar Track Bracket: Only 4 Songs Remain In Semi-Finals Vote for your favorite Kendrick Lamar song of all time! By Alex Zidel December 05, 2019
Original Content Lil Whatever: Are Rappers Actually Getting Younger? Are rappers getting younger, or just their sounds? By Vince Rick January 05, 2018
Reviews Review: DJ Khaled's "Suffering From Success" DJ Khaled’s latest project suffers from a lot more than success. By Perry Simpson October 28, 2013
Original Content Hip-Hop Sequels: The Gift & The Curse Are hip-hop sequels a foregone conclusion? By Mitch Findlay October 23, 2018
Original Content ILoveMakonnen Addresses Lil Nas X Comparisons, Queer Visibility, & Hip Hop Politics From industry backlash to the rise of queer artists, iLoveMakonnen opens up about carving his own lane while the culture wrestles with change. By Erika Marie October 02, 2025
Sneakers Ranking The Top 6 "Black Cat" Air Jordans Of All Time We take a look at one of the stealthiest Air Jordan colorways, the "Black Cat" look, and rank some of its best releases. By Ben Atkinson November 20, 2025
Reviews “Atlanta” Season 2 Episode 9: Earn Is On His Way Out Earn, after a series of L's, sets in motion another event-filled night for Paper Boi and the crew leading to bruised ego’s and faces. By Dhruva Balram April 27, 2018
Reviews Rolling Loud Bay Area: The Best Moments Local talent illuminated Rolling Loud Bay Area. By Karlton Jahmal September 18, 2018
Reviews Chief Keef's "Mansion Musick" Review Chief Keef's newest album is upon us. But is the wildchild of the rap game starting to become tamed, or is he now just too elusive to follow? By Maxwell Cavaseno July 16, 2018
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Willow Smith's Most Female-Empowering Posts Willow Smith is using her celebrity status for good, here's proof. By E Gadsby May 26, 2018