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Music Charli Baltimore: A Look At A Hip Hop Queen Charli Baltimore may have just one solo studio album to her name, but she remains a legendary force from the late '90s. By Demi Phillips September 25, 2023
Music O.T. Genasis Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Exploring O.T. Genasis's rise to hip-hop acclaim, revealing the artistry and entrepreneurial spirit behind the music. By Jake Skudder February 06, 2024
TV Nathan Kress Net Worth 2023: What Is The "iCarly" Star Worth? iCarly's tech guru to Hollywood's multifaceted talent. A journey of roles, both on-screen and off. By Jake Skudder October 06, 2023
Music The Best "Halloween Theme Song" Samples In Hip Hop The "Halloween" theme song has been sampled in multiple rap songs across the years. We're looking at a few that stood out most. By Paul Barnes October 06, 2023
Pop Culture Alex Fine Net Worth 2024: Updated wealth of the personal trainer In fitness and celebrity, Alex Fine carves out a space that's not just about physiques but also holistic well-being, love, and giving back. By Jake Skudder May 18, 2024
Original Content 10 Emo Rap Artists To Know Here are some of the must-know artists helping to define an underappreciated emo-rap scene. By Alphonse Pierre June 24, 2018
Original Content Who Had The Better Verse: Jay Z Vs. Kanye West Jay Z and Kanye West are revolutionary artists who are and will always be transcendent in the world of music. Individually, they are untouchable. When they merge together, they're otherworldly. With numerous classic collaborations under their belt, we explore each one and decide who had the better verse. By Carl Lamarre April 27, 2015
Music Kendrick Lamar's "Euphoria" One Year Later: How He Hijacked The Drake Narrative One year later, Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” still stands as the moment he flipped the script on Drake. By Aron A. April 30, 2025
Original Content Big U RICO Case: The Murder Allegations Involving Rayshawn Williams The purported "Godfather of Hip Hop" Big U faces federal RICO charges tied to fraud, extortion, & the murder of 21-year-old Rayshawn Williams. By Erika Marie April 04, 2025
Original Content Parental Advisory: A History Of Sexually Explicit Hip-Hop Once the subject of widespread controversy but now a staple on the Billboard charts, we look at the history of sexually explicit bars and imagery throughout hip-hop. By Robert Blair December 26, 2019
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 Hip Hop's Newest Wave: Tracing The Influences Of Polo G, Lil Tjay, Calboy A generation removed from Chief Keef, the stunning transformation of street rap has revealed something much more than just the next iteration of Chicago drill. By Luke Hinz September 10, 2019