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Original Content Album Number Seven: Examining The "Lucky Number" An honor reserved for the veteran, album seven often goes uncelebrated. By Mitch Findlay October 08, 2019
Original Content Sheff G Quietly Ushered In Brooklyn's Drill Movement & Now He's Ready For His Time INTERVIEW: Sheff G's been an underground hit since "No Suburban" but the release of "The Unluccy Luccy Kid" marks a new era for Brooklyn hip-hop. By Aron A. October 09, 2019
Original Content Here's What We Learned From Meek Mill's CRWN Interview A victory lap commemorating Meek's accomplishments and maturity. By Luke Hinz December 03, 2018
Original Content J. Cole's "The Off-Season" Pays Homage To His Roots J. Cole's new album "The Off-Season" is stacked with references to hip-hop classics, a telling glimpse at the music that inspires him to this day. By Mitch Findlay May 14, 2021
Original Content Samples Of The Week: February 26 (Big Sean Edition) Breaking down and identifying the samples within Big Sean's "Dark Sky Paradise." By Patrick Lyons February 26, 2015
Pop Culture Zonnique Is Leaning On Advice From André 3000 As She Carves Her Own Lane EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: We know Zonnique as T.I. & Tiny's daughter, a VH1 reality star, or even as one of the OMG Girlz—but she spoke with us about reinventing herself as an artist and stepping back into the scene as her own person, free from expectations. By Erika Marie May 18, 2020
Original Content Happy Birthday Kendrick Lamar: "Pulitizer Kenny" Turns 32 One of hip-hop's all-time best writers gets a little wiser. By Mitch Findlay June 17, 2019
Viral "Pop The Balloon Or Find Love" Goes Live On Netflix: Controversies, Viral Fame & What To Expect The viral dating show expands to Netflix with its first-ever live iteration. By Aron A. April 06, 2025
Sports Drew Gordon, Former NBA Star, Dies In Car Accident: What We Know Father of three Drew Gordon was the victim of a tragic accident. By Chukwudi Onyewuchi June 03, 2024
TV Kathryn Dennis Net Worth 2024: What Is The "Southern Charm" Star Worth? Learn Kathryn Dennis's journey from "Southern Charm" fame to her entrepreneurial ventures, which reflect her dynamic career and personal growth. By Rain Adams May 29, 2024
Original Content The Many Eras Of T.I. Told Through 5 Essential Songs We've traced 5 songs that define T.I.’s evolution, from his early Atlanta grind to global stardom and his continued dominating presence in Hip Hop today. By Erika Marie March 11, 2026
Music Jazze Pha's 7 Biggest Hits Jazze Pha was one of the best producers in the 2000s. Do you remember the hits he produced? By Brandon Simmons May 16, 2023