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Society The Best Mannequin Challenge Videos The #MannequinChallenge is the newest viral sensation to sweep the internet. By Danny Schwartz November 07, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: C-Sick Meek Mill & Lil Durk producer C-Sick filters Chicago's musical history through his knocking beats. By Trevor Smith February 03, 2016
Original Content Charts Don’t Lie: February 16 Weekly review of the Hip-Hop and R&B sales/charts. By Rose Lilah February 16, 2014
Original Content 10 Detroit Players From The Underground HotNewHipHop breaks down 10 different Detroit artists on the come-up that you should know. By Rose Lilah December 11, 2013
Original Content When Beefs Go Too Far Did Troy Ave, Spaceghost Purrp, and Kanye cross the line in their recent beefs? By Patrick Lyons March 03, 2016
Original Content NPR Tiny Desk Concerts: 10 Incredible Rap and R&B Performances Experience the incredible charm of NPR's office-based concert series. By Benjamin Salkind July 22, 2017
Profiles D Savage Reflects On Tyler, The Creator's Tutelage, Ty Dolla $ign Collab & More In "On The Come Up" D Savage reflects on "SoundCloud Rap" label, Tyler The Creator's musical prowess, and more in "On The Come Up." By Mitch Findlay January 30, 2019
Original Content Jaden & Willow Smith's Top 10 "WTF" Moments Ten times Jaden and Willow Smith have made us question their sanity. By Patrick Lyons February 12, 2015
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: April 6 A weekly summary of hip-hop and r'n'b album sales. By Chris Tart April 06, 2016
Original Content Hype Williams' 10 Dopest Old School Music Videos We take a look at 10, dope, old-school Hype Williams classics. By Chris Tart February 21, 2015
Reviews Review: Juicy J's "Blue Dream & Lean 2" Juicy J returns with more of the same on "Blue Dream & Lean 2." By Alex Galbraith February 23, 2015
Original Content What Is Bounce Hip-Hop? A new feature showcasing a distinct subgenre of hip-hop. This week: Bounce. By Alex Galbraith January 07, 2015