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Original Content Gucci Mane Co-Sign Or Contract? Analyzing The 1017 Label Track Record Although he's played a role in the careers of many of today's icons, we take a look at the varied fortunes of those who've actually signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label, and why it might all be about to change. By Robert Blair March 03, 2021
Original Content Metro Boomin's Top 10 Spookiest Beats Metro Boomin has mastered the art of the dark banger. By Mitch Findlay October 29, 2019
Original Content What Was The Highest-Selling Hip Hop Album Of The '90s? The Golden Era of hip hop produced many masterful cuts—but this one stood out from the rest. By Jake Skudder May 26, 2023
Sneakers How Fat Joe And Michael Jordan Built One Of Hip-Hop's Greatest Sneaker Stories From licking Air Jordan soles on MTV Cribs to opening a Nike-sanctioned boutique with MJ's blessing, this is Fat Joe's sneaker story. By Ben Atkinson September 03, 2026
Original Content Is Kai Cenat’s Vivet Pivot Performative? Kai Cenat’s pivot from Twitch to fashion has sparked praise and criticism. The performative nature of his content is now under the microscope. By Erika Marie January 22, 2026
Reviews “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” Exposes Diddy’s Empire Of Influence & Abuse: Review With first-hand testimony, archival footage, and juror insight, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning" explores the consistent architecture of power that has shaped the narrative of Diddy's public and private life. By Aron A. December 02, 2025
Music KenTheMan Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore KenTheMan's journey in the rap industry, her rise to fame, personal life, and an insight into her net worth in 2024. By Jake Skudder January 25, 2024
Original Content 15 Of Lil Dicky's Best Bars Whether comedic, absurd, hard, or profound, Lil Dicky can do it all. By Mitch Findlay September 15, 2017
Original Content Top 10 Compilation-Style Albums By Producers When producers take the reigns and make their own albums with rotating casts of rappers, results vary. Here are the ten best ones. By Patrick Lyons June 18, 2016
Original Content 10 Essential Ty Dolla $ign Hooks Listen to 10 of Ty Dolla $ign's hooks. By Danny Schwartz June 05, 2016
Original Content 10 Drumless Hip-Hop Tracks Drumless hip-hop?! By Chris Tart May 16, 2015
Sports 5 Lovable Benchwarmers 5 of the NBA's most lovable benchwarmers. By Kyle Rooney September 14, 2016