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Patrick Lyons November 09, 2015 Original Content Curren$y reveals who he thinks would tap out first in the Smoker's Olympics and reveals his choice for the Mount Rushmore of weed-smoking rappers.
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Aron A. April 20, 2022 Reviews On their latest collaborative effort, Dreamville reiterates why they're not just a label, but a full-fledged rap crew.
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Robert Blair April 07, 2022 Original Content Why go to the theaters when Netflix keeps bringing the heat?
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Michael Kaminsky May 01, 2019 Original Content YNW Melly released an impressive list of songs before getting locked up. Here are the ones you need to hear.
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Alex Zidel May 10, 2019 Original Content Rest in peace, XXXTentacion
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Mitch Findlay June 18, 2019 Original Content Tracing the ever-changing dynamic between Lil Wayne and Jay Z.
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Trevor Smith November 14, 2016 Reviews Donald Glover ditches the rapping, winds up with the best (musical) work of his career.
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Patrick Lyons December 07, 2016 Original Content The best Childish Gambino songs.
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Danny Schwartz August 15, 2016 Reviews Cardi B’s "Am I The Drama?" falters musically with bloat, but her bold persona and public drama keep it compelling.
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Aron A. September 24, 2025 Music Despite the delays, the long-game strategy behind "Lonely At The Top" has set the stage for a satisfying payoff.
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Aron A. August 28, 2025 Music Playboi Carti and Kanye West were once a popular duo, but after Ye was left off MUSIC, it seems their relationship is irreparable.
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Devin Morton March 21, 2025
Original Content The Evolution Of Trap Wiz We examine how strains of trap music began trickling into Wiz Khalifa's chill stoner tracks.
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Patrick Lyons 
Original Content Curren$y Shares His Weed Mount Rushmore & Talks Smoker's Olympics Curren$y reveals who he thinks would tap out first in the Smoker's Olympics and reveals his choice for the Mount Rushmore of weed-smoking rappers.
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Aron A. 
Reviews Dreamville "D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape" Review On their latest collaborative effort, Dreamville reiterates why they're not just a label, but a full-fledged rap crew.
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Robert Blair 
Original Content 10 Upcoming Netflix Original Movies To Watch Why go to the theaters when Netflix keeps bringing the heat?
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Michael Kaminsky 
Original Content YNW Melly: 10 Essential Songs YNW Melly released an impressive list of songs before getting locked up. Here are the ones you need to hear.
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Alex Zidel 
Original Content XXXTentacion Died One Year Ago Today Rest in peace, XXXTentacion
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Mitch Findlay 
Original Content Lil Wayne & Jay Z: A Brief History Tracing the ever-changing dynamic between Lil Wayne and Jay Z.
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Trevor Smith 
Reviews Childish Gambino's "Awaken, My Love!" (Review) Donald Glover ditches the rapping, winds up with the best (musical) work of his career.
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Patrick Lyons 
Original Content 10 Essential Childish Gambino Tracks The best Childish Gambino songs.
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Danny Schwartz 
Reviews Cardi B "Am I The Drama?" Review Cardi B’s "Am I The Drama?" falters musically with bloat, but her bold persona and public drama keep it compelling.
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Aron A. 
Music Joey Bada$$’s Perfectly Engineered Return: The Road To "Lonely At The Top" Despite the delays, the long-game strategy behind "Lonely At The Top" has set the stage for a satisfying payoff.
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Aron A. 
Music Kanye West & Playboi Carti Beef, Explained Playboi Carti and Kanye West were once a popular duo, but after Ye was left off MUSIC, it seems their relationship is irreparable.
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Devin Morton