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Pop Culture Copyright Infringement In Music: An In-Depth Explanation We tackle exactly what copyright infringement in music is, with help from two industry professionals. By Kemet High December 30, 2019
Original Content Rise & Grind: Pooh Shiesty On Relationship With Lil Durk & Gucci Mane's Genius 1017 signee & South Memphis native Pooh Shiesty joins us for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind" where he details Gucci Mane's guidance on "Shiesty Season," linking up with Lil Durk after growing up on drill culture, and capitalizing off of the "Big Blrrd’" ad-lib. By Aron A. March 01, 2021
Original Content Nia Long Has An Undeniable Imprint In Hip Hop Thanks To These Songs Much has been said about Nia Long in recent days as the scandal involving her longtime partner, Celtics coach Ime Udoka, unravels in real-time. As he's called out for fumbling the bag, we revisit times when rappers loved on—or lusted over—the actress in their rhymes. By Erika Marie September 23, 2022
Original Content Rise & Grind: Chiiild's Music Is Steeped In Nostalgia & R&B Montreal artist Chiiild is making waves in the r'n'b scene with a fusion of sounds. By Rose Lilah August 02, 2021
Relationships Who Is Julia Fox? Everything you need to know about Kanye West’s new love interest. By Lawrencia Grose January 05, 2022
Original Content Classic Rotation: MF Doom & Madlib's "Madvillainy" 10 Years Later Our "Classic Rotation" series revisits classic albums on the anniversary of their release. Today we take a look at MF Doom & Madlib's classic album, "Madvillainy", which dropped ten years ago, on March 23rd 2004. By TWL March 23, 2014
Original Content What's Next For The MCU? Phase four is coming. By Karlton Jahmal June 12, 2019
Reviews Review: Gucci Mane’s "The State Vs. Radric Davis II" "The State Vs. Radric Davis II" is a flawed yet fulfilling trap album from the iciest rapper, Gucci Mane. By Matt Aceto January 03, 2014
Original Content Happy Birthday, T-Pain: 10 Luscious Semi-Deep Cuts From Teddy Penderazdoun T-Pain turns 32 today. Celebrate with 10 of his choicest cuts. By Danny Schwartz September 30, 2017
Sneakers The Top 10 MLK Day Basketball Sneakers Of All Time Black History Month and Martin Luther King Day have produced a lot of creative sneakers. By Seymoure January 16, 2017
Reviews Review: Ty Dolla $ign's "Beach House 2" The newest member of Taylor Gang releases a mixtape stuffed with features, 808s and Dolla $igns. By Matt Aceto July 07, 2013
Original Content Craig Xen Establishes The "Broken Kids Club" & Details His Favorite XXXTentacion Memories INTERVIEW: Craig Xen speaks on Members Only, XXXTentacion and his new EP. By Alex Zidel June 20, 2019