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Original Content RZA Talks The Keys To Creativity, Focus & Success For Young Artists INTERVIEW: RZA opens up about the creative process. By Karlton Jahmal March 29, 2020
Original Content 42 Dugg Says He's Running Detroit: Meet Lil Baby & Yo Gotti's Signee EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 42 Dugg teases collaborations with Big Sean and Lil Baby, speaks on his most surprising co-sign, and claims to be the hottest rapper out of Detroit in an exclusive new interview. By Alex Zidel April 29, 2020
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Gunna & Future Put Pedal To The Metal This week's TIDAL Wave playlist update features Gunna, Future, NAV, iann dior, Migos, Roy Woods, Medhane, Mulatto, and more. By Alex Zidel May 27, 2020
Original Content Lil Uzi Vert Vs The World: What's Next For The Rapper? In the midst of the most successful period of his career, we examine where Lil Uzi Vert goes from here. By Robert Blair April 10, 2020
TV "Power" Recap: Tommy's Episode Is The Most Revealing Yet Another suspect off the table. By Karlton Jahmal January 20, 2020
Original Content 42 Dugg Teases Lil Baby Collab Project, Talks Rapping In Prison & The Infamous Whistle 42 Dugg divulges on the wisdom he's picked up from Yo Gotti and Lil Baby, the reason why he whistles in all his songs, and more for "On The Come Up." By Alex Zidel November 12, 2020
Original Content Lonely Child: Youngboy Never Broke Again & Rappers Growing Up In The Spotlight A look at the life and times of Youngboy, and how his music can help us understand him just as much as his actions. By Maxwell Cavaseno October 22, 2019
Sports Top 10 Best Air Jordan Silhouettes Of All Time As the Jordan Brand looks to have another successful year, we take a look at some of the best Air Jordan silhouettes of all time. By Marc Griffin March 06, 2022
Original Content The LOX Endure: A Conversation With One Of Rap's Legendary Groups The LOX are enjoying their legendary run as one of the greatest rap groups of all time, and we spoke to Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch about their journey through the rap game, Ruff Ryders reminiscing, and more. By Mitch Findlay June 16, 2020
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: The Weeknd & Donald Glover Stand Tall The Weeknd and Childish Gambino are all over this week's TIDAL Wave playlist. By Alex Zidel March 26, 2020
Original Content How Freddie Gibbs Became Hip-Hop's Biggest Troll Fresh from his latest battle with DJ Akademiks, we take a look at how Freddie Gibbs became hip-hop's king of comedy, coinciding with his ascent to one of the game's most revered artists. By Robert Blair November 23, 2021
Original Content Rest In Peace Big Proof: Remembering Derty Harry On the anniversary of his death, take a moment to memorialize Big Proof. By Mitch Findlay April 11, 2019