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Tech What DAW Does Dr. Dre Use? Explore Dr. Dre's unique approach to music production, his choice of DAW, and the equipment he uses to create his iconic sound By Jake Skudder November 03, 2023
TV Boogie Dash Net Worth 2023: What Is The Growing Up Hip Hop Star Worth? Explore Boogie Dash's entrepreneurial journey, reality TV career, and diversified ventures contributing to his impressive net worth in 2023. By Jake Skudder July 28, 2023
Original Content ASAP Rocky Albums Ranked: "Long.Live.ASAP" And More Ranking the best A$AP Rocky solo projects, from worst to best. By Paul Barnes April 25, 2023
Original Content Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" Turns 10: A Conversation With Anthony Kilhoffer Engineer and producer Anthony Kilhoffer reflects on the secretive Hawaii sessions, Wu-Tang's influence, and why Kanye West's magnum opus is an undeniable classic 10-years later. By Aron A. November 22, 2020
Original Content The 10 Best Songs From Drake's Mixtape Era The best from "Room For Improvement," "Comeback Season," & "So Far Gone." By Danny Schwartz July 25, 2016
Original Content The 10 Most Badazz Lyrics From Boosie's "Touch Down 2 Cause Hell" By Matt Aceto June 01, 2015
Original Content #TBT: Tech N9ne's Early Singles We head to Kansas City and Strange Music for this week's #TBT spotlight. By Chris Tart October 08, 2015
Sneakers Ranking The 7 Best "Gamma Blue" Air Jordans Ever Dropped We ranked the 7 best Gamma Blue Air Jordans ever released, from the iconic retros to the underrated releases. By Ben Atkinson November 13, 2025
Music French Montana's Confidence Finally Paid Off During "Verzuz" Remember when French Montana said he could go hit-for-hit with Kendrick Lamar in a Verzuz battle? In hindsight, that confidence doesn’t look quite as absurd when measured through Verzuz mechanics rather than traditional album legacy. By Aron A. May 08, 2026
Sneakers The 10 Most Iconic Air Jordan 1 Moments In Hip Hop History From LL Cool J's 1985 album cover to Travis Scott's "Mocha," these are the moments that cemented the Air Jordan 1's place in hip hop history. By Ben Atkinson April 30, 2026
Crime Big U RICO Case: All The Celebrities Mentioned In Federal Papers Big U faces RICO charges after surrendering to federal agents last week. By Aron A. March 25, 2025
TV Daisy De La Hoya Net Worth 2024: What Is The Former Reality Star Worth? Discover Daisy De La Hoya's path from reality TV fame to her music career, and how she's carved a unique space for herself in the entertainment world. By Rain Adams March 29, 2024