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Original Content Curren$y Details Alchemist Relationship, Being Inspired By Mase & Jay-Z, Master P Lessons & More Curren$y discusses the evolution of his working relationship with The Alchemist, his biggest takeaway from his time with No Limit & Cash Money, and why he was more lyrically focused than ever on "Continuance." By Aron A. March 30, 2022
Original Content Rise & Grind: ShooterGang Kony Speaks On How He's Rejuvenating West Coast Gangster Rap ShooterGang Kony speaks on how he's revitalizing West Coast gangster rap, his upcoming album "Starshooter," and how he plans to take over the world. By Alex Zidel September 06, 2021
Original Content NBA's 10 Best Rappers A look at 10 NBA players who have shown talent off the court and on the mic. By Rose Lilah November 13, 2012
Original Content Royce Da 5'9" Vs Lupe Fiasco: The Best Bars Royce Da 5'9" and Lupe Fiasco have officially kicked off the first round of a battle, leaving no shortage of bars to unpack and analyze. By Mitch Findlay July 22, 2021
Original Content Eddie Murphy's Most Hilarious Movie Roles Eddie Murphy's comedic genius is unmatched. Check out highlights from enduring, legendary career. By Erika Marie May 23, 2023
Original Content 50 Cent: The Ultimate Quiz Curtis Jackson Stans unite. By Mitch Findlay August 29, 2017
Original Content The Perennial Nature Of 2 Chainz Before "Rap Or Go To The League" drops, we take a quick look back at how 2 Chainz became one of the most enduring rappers of the past decade. By Jibril Yassin February 28, 2019
Original Content Dave East Reflects On "Karma 3," His Favorite Lyricists, & Signing With Nas Following the release of Dave East's "Karma 3," we caught up with the lyricist to talk about the project, his writing process, and the albums that inspired him. By Mitch Findlay August 24, 2020
Original Content Is Megan Thee Stallion Right About Hip-Hop's Gender Bias? Amid Megan Thee Stallion's claims of gender inequality, we look at the changing perceptions of women in hip-hop and how to right historical wrongs once and for all. By Robert Blair May 27, 2019
Original Content Why Is T-Pain Overlooked? We examine why the "Rappa Ternt Sanga" T-Pain is still yet to get his fair share of the credit in hip-hop and R&B. By Robert Blair December 29, 2019
Original Content Examining The Eminem Co-Sign: Results May Vary Is Slim Shady's presence in an artist's career a help or a hindrance? By Robert Blair August 09, 2019
Original Content The Pitfalls Of Positivity: On Chance The Rapper & The Marketing Of Joy When did the public start turning on Chance the Rapper? By Noah C September 24, 2019