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Original Content A Complete Timeline Of Lil Wayne & Birdman's Beef Taking a chronological look at Lil Wayne and Birdman's ongoing beef. By Patrick Lyons July 21, 2015
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
Original Content 10 Drumless Hip-Hop Tracks Drumless hip-hop?! By Chris Tart May 16, 2015
Original Content Who Had The Better Verse: Wale Vs. Meek Mill For this week's Who Had The Better Verse series, we pit MMG's Wale and Meek one-on-one to see who outperformed the other. By Carl Lamarre June 01, 2015
Original Content Eminem's Celebrity Disses: A Chronology A long history of Slim Shady's celebrity disses. By Newton Stern August 21, 2014
Original Content Who Will Be Soundcloud's Next Star? Here Are 10 Contenders We take a look at the artists who have a chance to become Soundcloud's next star. By Alphonse Pierre June 04, 2018
Original Content Stephen A. Smith Loves Being On The Wrong Side Of History He’s made a career out of speaking loudly, but at what cost? Stephen A. Smith’s commentary often mirrors the very systems we’re fighting to survive. By Erika Marie January 15, 2026
Original Content Seddy Hendrinx Says He's Going To Save Hip-Hop In "On The Come Up" Seddy Hendrinx has ambitious plans. On the latest episode of "On The Come Up," the "Well Sed" artist details his elaborate dream collab, working with DJ Drama, and more. By Aron A. December 22, 2022
Original Content Chris Brown's Sordid, Long History Of Arrests, Violence, & Legal Troubles A new UK assault arrest reignites scrutiny over decades of alleged violence, lawsuits, and controversy tied to Chris Brown. By Rain Adams May 27, 2025
Reviews Clipse "Let God Sort Em Out" Review "Let God Sort Em Out" is a powerful Clipse comeback blending coke rap, spiritual growth, and grief, showcasing matured lyricism and Pharrell’s visionary production. By Aron A. July 17, 2025
Music Drake's "Not Like Us" Petitions: A Guide To The Rapper's Allegations Against UMG A breakdown of both pre-action petitions that Drake's attorneys filed against UMG. By Aron A. November 28, 2024
Music Hip Hop Hiatus: Artists Who (Temporarily) Stepped Back From Successful Careers The industry can be both challenging and demanding, forcing some of our favorite artists to retreat from the spotlight. By Erika Marie August 12, 2024