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Original Content The Weeknd, 6lack, Russ, Denzel Curry & More At Osheaga 2017 The Weeknd, 6lack, Russ, Mick Jenkins and more hit Osheaga. By Matt F August 07, 2017
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (Jan. 7) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden January 07, 2017
Original Content 5 Songs That Propelled 21 Savage To Rap Stardom Unsure how 21 Savage became one of the hottest in the game? These 5 tracks tell the story. By Angus Walker November 17, 2016
Original Content #TBT: Mos Def A look at Mos Def's incredible 1998-1999 stretch. By Danny Schwartz December 08, 2016
Reviews YG's "Still Brazy" (Review) YG proves "My Krazy Life" wasn't a fluke on the almost equally-satisfying "Still Brazy." By Patrick Lyons June 21, 2016
Original Content #TBT: Max B Revisiting a few choice Max B cuts from the late '00s. By Danny Schwartz October 13, 2016
Original Content What Is Redbull Sound Select Anyway? 30 Days In LA With Kweku Collins, Pell, Tory Lanez & More Redbull Sound Select and 30 Days in LA at a (somewhat) quick glance. By Rose Lilah November 07, 2016
Original Content Alternate Universe: Hip-Hop Signings That Nearly Happened We take a look at would-be deals that could have altered the course of hip-hop history. By Robert Blair March 11, 2019
Original Content Kanye West Bowing To Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" Is A Sign Of Time-Honored Respect Kanye West has learned to stand toe-to-toe with Lil Wayne, if nothing else. By Devin Ch September 29, 2018
Sneakers Russell Westbrook's Top 10 Jordan Why Not Zer0.2 PEs A look back at Westbrook's best Jordan Why Not Zer0.2 PEs of the season. By Kyle Rooney April 17, 2019
Original Content Who Is Megan Thee Stallion? Everything You Need To Know Familiarize yourself with "Megan Thee Stallion," one of the game's rising talents. By Mitch Findlay May 16, 2019
Original Content Love & Hip Hop ATL Episode 16 Recap: Kendra Meets Young Joc's Baby Mamas In this week's "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" episode, Young Joc faces several ultimatums after Kendra meets his baby mothers, Erica Dixon hosts a baby shower, Karlie gets in trouble and more in this week's juicy episode... By Aida C. July 02, 2019