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Streetwear Best Dressed Artists Of 2022 This was the first year in many where celebrities were able to comfortably attend red carpet events and galas, making for several huge fashion moments. By Hayley Hynes December 30, 2022
Original Content Rise & Grind: DijahSB On Kid Cudi's Co-Sign, Non-Binary Representation In Rap & More Toronto's DijahSB joins us for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind" where they discuss Kid Cudi's co-sign, "Head Above The Waters," and more. By Aron A. August 30, 2021
Original Content Hip-Hop's Obsession With The "Classic" Album Why the hip-hop community worships Nas' "Illmatic" and how the album's classic status has shaped the direction of the genre By Luke Hinz October 01, 2018
Original Content Will Swae Lee's Solo Career Be Bigger Than Rae Sremmurd? The Rae Sremmurd artist is increasingly branching out into solo territory, proving to be a versatile and valuable player. By Joseph Coffey-Slattery November 20, 2018
Original Content When The Gun Talks, What Does It Say? While the gun has become a staple image in hip-hop music, Nas, Pharoahe Monch, and Styles P proved that it can also be a compelling character in its own right. By Mitch Findlay June 25, 2020
Original Content OutKast's "The Whole World": Satire With A Smile Even though it was released nineteen years ago, OutKast's "The Whole World" feels like the perfect soundtrack for these modern times. By Mitch Findlay June 13, 2020
Original Content Roddy Ricch Is Compton’s “War Baby” Compton, the city that bred Roddy Ricch, has everything and nothing to do with his success in the music industry. By Michael Kawaida March 05, 2020
Original Content Diamond Certified Hip-Hop And R&B Songs: A Complete Guide These are hip-hop's most commercially successful singles of all time. By Robert Blair November 04, 2021
Original Content Happy Birthday Kanye: A Look At Mr. West's Stylistic Changes From producer-only to present day, we take a look at Kanye's sound evolution to celebrate the birth of Yeezus. By Chris Tart June 08, 2015
Original Content Chiraq: The Female Perspective In The Drill Movement Katie Got Bandz and Sasha Go Hard's careers flourish amongst the Chicago drill scene and women rappers. By Glennisha Morgan February 24, 2014
Original Content New Music Friday: Latto, Denzel Curry, & Chance The Rapper Snap With New Releases Our New Music Friday round-up. This week's new releases include Latto, Nicki Minaj, Denzel Curry, Chance The Rapper, Nigo, Key Glock, Buddy, 42 Dugg & EST Gee, Sheff G, and much more. By Alex Zidel March 25, 2022
Original Content Michael Diamond/Mike D Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Legendary Rapper Explore Mike D's net worth in 2024, from Beastie Boys success to business ventures and philanthropy. Discover his journey. By Jake Skudder February 02, 2024