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Reviews Goldlink "Diaspora" Review Goldlink skillfully and tastefully travels the globe on "Diaspora," but falls short of his last album, a masterful love letter to his hometown. By Patrick Lyons June 19, 2019
Original Content Wu-Tang Clan's "The W" Is A Dark, Gritty & Raw Shaolin Classic Nineteen years ago, the Wu-Tang Clan came through with another classic. By Mitch Findlay November 21, 2019
Original Content 50 Cent's Targets Of The Week: Third Wheel Or "A Tony Yayo Scorned" Look at his IG. By Mitch Findlay June 10, 2019
TV "Atlanta" Season 2 Episode 3: Adventures With Earn & His $100 Bill "Money Bag Shawty" is packed with hilarity, humorous anecdotes and call-backs but leaves you feeling a bit empty. By Dhruva Balram March 16, 2018
Original Content Hip-Hop Family Tree Part 3: The New Millennium The third instalment of our Hip-Hop Family Tree segment. By Karlton Jahmal January 23, 2018
Original Content Regional Rankings 2017: Best Cities & Regions In Hip Hop This Year Which regions of the country had the hottest scenes this year? By Patrick Lyons November 28, 2017
Reviews "Solo: A Star Wars Story" Movie Review: Donald Glover & Alden Ehrenreich Shine The Han and Chewbacca bromance is a highlight of the imperfect but satisfying summer blockbuster. By Karlton Jahmal May 26, 2018
Original Content J. Cole's Best "KOD" Lyrics Although perhaps the whole album is worthy, here's a round-up of the best lyrics from J. Cole's "K.O.D." By Richard Bryan April 23, 2018
Reviews Jay Rock's "Redemption" (Review) Jay Rock shrugs off the delays that plagued his early career and settles into another quietly amazing album. By Patrick Lyons June 20, 2018
Reviews Tekashi 6ix9ine "DUMMY BOY" Review The uninspired all-caps-rap of hip hop's most colorful act arrives at a time when the entertainer's life has all but crumbled. By Luke Hinz December 05, 2018
Original Content This Summer's 16 Best Festival Lineups For Hip Hop Heads Brace yourself. Festival season is coming. By Mike Harris May 04, 2017
Original Content Five Things We Want From Jay Rock's "90059" We eagerly await Jay Rock's sophomore album "90059." By Danny Schwartz August 10, 2015