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Original Content Why A J. Cole-Kendrick Lamar Collab Album Is A Bad Idea While the fabled J. Cole/Kendrick Lamar collab album would be incredible to behold, it would not benefit either artist. By Tirhakah Love December 06, 2016
Reviews Review: 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne's "ColleGrove" 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne prove that they're the perfect duo to execute a fun, low-stakes joint album. By Patrick Lyons March 08, 2016
Original Content #TBT: D'Angelo Revisiting D'Angelo's 1995 "Brown Sugar" and 2000 "Voodoo." By Danny Schwartz October 27, 2016
Original Content Is Hip-Hop's Obsession With Ranking Rappers Healthy? Ranking the game's best rappers has always been a pivotal part of hip-hop discourse, but is the desire to build an objective tier list healthy for the culture? By Mitch Findlay August 18, 2020
Original Content Jussie Smollett Investigation: Everything We Know Here's how Smollett went from "the victim" to "the individual who reported the incident." By Zaynab February 19, 2019
Reviews Review: Pro Era's "The Secc$ Tap.e 2" Last Friday, the Pro Era crew finished off ProEra Week on a major high giving us a banging mixtape, "Secc$ Tap.e 2". By Nikita Rathod February 19, 2014
Original Content Origins: Drake's "Nothing Was The Same" A closer look into Drake's "Nothing Was The Same" By Trevor Smith October 01, 2013
Original Content Toronto Sounds: A Look At The Relationship Between Drake & The Weeknd We reflect on Drake and The Weeknd's connection, and how they've impacted each other's careers. By Matt Aceto September 10, 2013
TV BET Hip Hop Awards Is Gone: The Cyphers, Chaos, & Culture A generation of Hip Hop fans grew up on moments the BET Hip Hop Awards made possible, & its absence leaves a gap the culture can’t easily fill. By Erika Marie August 08, 2025
Reviews Kendrick Lamar Really Popped Out: The West Coast Is Back On Top Kendrick Lamar embraced the new generation, honored the OGs and unified Los Angeles at The Pop Out - Ken & Friends concert. By Shirley Ju June 20, 2024
Music Remy Ma Break Silence On Son's Arrest: Everything We Know About JaySon Scott's Murder Charge Remy Ma says she prays "that the NYPD will conduct a complete and thorough investigation to reveal the truth" after her son was charged with first-degree murder. By Axl Banks June 19, 2024
Sports RIP Jerry West: The Late NBA Player's Greatest Accomplishments Jerry West, NBA's iconic 'Logo', died at 86. Remembered for the '72 Lakers title, acquiring Kobe/Shaq, and advising the Warriors dynasty. By Ashley Turner June 14, 2024