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Original Content #TBT: Hurricane Chris Hurricane Chris brought ratchet music to a wider audience and, for a brief period, was the prince of Southern rap. By Danny Schwartz April 06, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential YFN Lucci Tracks A detailed look into the sharp and swift rise of Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci. By Devon Jefferson March 05, 2017
Profiles Behind The Beat: Lex Luger Lex Luger is the star of the latest Behind the Beat. The Virginia producer speaks on the legacy of "Flockaveli," producing for Kanye West at 19, and exploring EDM with A-Trak. Now 25, he feels that his best work is yet to come. By Angus Walker May 18, 2016
Original Content Hottest Mixtapes Of 2015 Our picks for the 20 best mixtapes of 2015. By Patrick Lyons December 28, 2015
Original Content Everything We Learned From Birdman's HOT 97 Interview Birdman had a lot more to say than in his Breakfast Club interview. By Trevor Smith May 02, 2016
Original Content #TaxDay: 10 Rappers Who've Had Tax Trouble A list of rappers who have been hit with tax liens and evasion charges. By Patrick Lyons April 15, 2015
Original Content iLoveMakonnen's Essential "Drink More Water" Cuts The highlights from iLoveMakonnen's "Drink More Water" mixtape series. By Patrick Lyons March 26, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Quentin Miller Tracks Get to know Drake collaborator Quentin Miller. By Chris Tart August 09, 2015
Original Content #TBT: Ying Yang Twins Take a trip down memory lane: revisit the greatness of the legendary Ying Yang Twins. By Danny Schwartz May 11, 2017
Original Content Where Is Isaiah Rashad? Tracking His Movements Since "Cilvia Demo" It's been 29 months since Isaiah Rashad dropped "Cilvia Demo." By Danny Schwartz June 16, 2016
Original Content Everything You Need To Know About Kodak Black Meet the pride of Pompano Beach: Kodak Black. By Angus Walker October 26, 2015
Original Content She's Got Game: Cast Your Vote For The Females On The Game's Reality Show Get familiar with all the girls on The Game's VH1 show "She's Got Game," and let us know who should stay and who should go home. By Mike De Leon September 28, 2015