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Original Content Chill Out: 10 Rappers With Laid-Back Flow Any rapper can be heard if they're yelling in your ear, but a skillful MC will play it chill. By Chris Tart January 13, 2015
Original Content 16 Lines From "To Pimp A Butterfly" That Would Make A Great Status Update Kendrick Lamar's most recent record's most "shareable content." By Nicholas DG March 22, 2015
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
Music J. Cole's Best Productions As we await the release of "The Fall Off," here is a look at J. Cole’s best beats. By Wyatt Westlake February 23, 2024
Sports The Knicks Owed Hip-Hop A Championship For 50 years, hip-hop treated the Knicks like a cultural constant. The championship finally returned the favor. By Aron A. June 18, 2026
Pop Culture Amber Rose Vs. Trump: Contradictions On Issues Like BLM, Women's Rights, & LGBTQIA+ She is now backing Donald Trump's reelection, but her previous stances on policies and talking points strikingly differ from the former President's views on the same issues. By Erika Marie July 17, 2024
TV Alfonso Ribeiro Net Worth 2024: What Is The "Fresh Prince" Icon Worth? Delve into the multifaceted career of Alfonso Ribeiro, from his early days as a child star to his enduring success on television. By Rain Adams April 10, 2024
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
TV Carla Facciolo Net Worth 2024: What Is The "Mob Wives" Star Worth Explore Carla Facciolo's journey from "Mob Wives" fame to business success, highlighting her adaptability and entrepreneurial ventures. By Rain Adams May 10, 2024
Music Who Is Dave Free & What's His Relationship To Kendrick Lamar? Kendrick Lamar's business partner Dave Free has been mentioned quite a bit in Kendrick's recent beef with Drake. By TeeJay Small May 10, 2024
Original Content How Did Aaliyah Die? The Tragic Death of the R&B Icon Aaliyah's legendary career as the "princess of R&B" was cut too short after tragedy struck. By Megan Molseed April 26, 2023
Pop Culture Bella Poarch Songs: What Are Her Hits? Dive into her hits and the story behind "Crush." By Jake Skudder September 30, 2023