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Original Content Why Does Rap Idolize Pablo Escobar? The deceased Colombian drug kingpin continues to have a commanding presence in hip hop. By Luke Hinz October 29, 2018
Original Content 10 Essential PeeWee Longway Tracks Get acquainted with one of the most exciting (and bizzarre) faces in Atlanta rap: PeeWee Longway. By Chris Tart February 07, 2016
Original Content 5 Classic Aaliyah x Timbaland Collaborations Revisit some of Aaliyah's most influential songs in honor of her 38th birthday. By Trevor Smith January 16, 2017
Society Who Is 22 Savage? Everything You Need To Know About The 21 Savage Clone "This ain't 21 bitch, it's 22." By Angus Walker October 04, 2016
Original Content How "Through The Wire" Jump-Started Kanye West's Career Looking back at "Through The Wire," Kanye West's debut single, which dropped 12 years ago today. By Patrick Lyons September 30, 2015
Original Content Easy Mac With The Cheesy Raps: The Many Faces/Phases Of Mac Miller From Easy Mac to major label rap star, let's look back on where Mac Miller has been, and who he has become. By Eve Stern September 25, 2015
Original Content 6 Toronto Rappers Drake Has Put The Spotlight On Drake loves nothing more than putting on for Toronto. By Danny Schwartz August 11, 2015
Sneakers Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: Who Has The Better Sneaker Collabs? Drake and Kendrick Lamar both left their mark on sneaker culture, but who really had the better collabs? We break down their top releases. By Ben Atkinson October 30, 2025
Original Content Eminem, Split Three Ways: The Persona, The Performer, The Survivor Eminem built three distinct personas. Slim Shady, Eminem, and Marshall each reveal how identity, pain, & performance shaped his legacy. By Erika Marie July 04, 2025
Music Chicken P Hit With Multiple Rape Charges: What We Know So Far Chicken P rejected the allegations as false, stating, "I have always carried myself with respect toward women and toward everyone I interact with, both inside and outside of music." By Aron A. November 28, 2025
Relationships Who Has Usher Dated? The King of R&B has been in a number of high-profile romances. By Demi Phillips January 02, 2024
Relationships How Many Kids Does Marlon Wayans Have? Discover Marlon Wayans' heartfelt journey as a father to Kai and Shawn, embracing diversity, love, and acceptance in his family's story. By Axl Banks March 21, 2024