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Original Content The Game & Kanye West: A History Hot on the heels of their reunion on "Eazy," we break down Kanye and The Game's long history together as collaborators, friends and, briefly, enemies. By Robert Blair January 19, 2022
Original Content We Want The Funk: From P-Funk To G-Funk & Beyond, A Brief History With the recent release of YouTube’s documentary "G Funk," it’s as good of a time as ever to trace the history of the West Coast sound that ruled the world throughout the 90s and set the stage for hip hop as we know it today. By Gus Fisher July 25, 2018
Original Content Classic Rotation: Jay Z's "The Black Album" Looking back at Jay Z's planned finale 12 years later. By Chris Tart November 14, 2015
Original Content Is A$AP Rocky The Victim Of Serious Human Rights Violations? A$AP Rocky's incarceration finds several disturbing revelations coming to light. By Mitch Findlay July 09, 2019
Politics The Message: Exploring The Importance Of A Mature Rapper Artists like Jay-Z, Nipsey Hussle, and Royce Da 5'9" have ushered hip-hop into an age of enlightenment. By Noelle Perkins April 04, 2018
Original Content Drake's "God's Plan" Video: The Best Feel Good Moments Drake's generosity is on full display in "God's Plan." By Mitch Findlay February 16, 2018
Music Everything We Know About Juice WRLD's Upcoming Posthumous Album Timeline of Juice Wrld's posthumous album. By Anthony Rivera March 17, 2023
Reviews Lil Durk "7220" Review Lil Durk puts his strengths on display, sticking to his winning formula on "7220." By Aron A. March 17, 2022
Original Content T.I. & Tiny: Friends And Family Hustle Episode 2 Season 2: Marriage Reconciliation Continues We breakdown everything that happened in last night's "T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle" episode. By E Gadsby April 23, 2019
Crime Why YFN Lucci Was Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison The Fulton County DA has been hard at work prosecuting rappers suspected of engaging in gang violence, with YFN Lucci pleading guilty. By TeeJay Small January 29, 2024
Original Content Killer Mike Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Discover Killer Mike's net worth in 2024, as well as his music career, business ventures, and activism that contribute to his fortune. By Jake Skudder January 25, 2024
Reviews Nas & Hit-Boy's 'King's Disease III' Album Review KD III is the crowning glory of a new golden era for QB’s finest. It’s one that has left him feeling energized, yet ponderous about not only himself but culture & society at large. By Robert Blair November 17, 2022