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Original Content Flawless Victory: Is Mortal Kombat Hip-Hop's Favorite Video Game? In the wake of Mortal Kombat 11's release, we've taken a look at the hip-hop world's longstanding adoration of the classic beat-em-up franchise. By Robert Blair May 08, 2019
Original Content The Discovery Channel Playlist Ep. 2 & Our New Year's Resolution We're bringing back The Discovery Channel playlist as we approach the New Year. By Rose Lilah December 24, 2018
Original Content Kendrick Lamar's Albums, Ranked Amid all of the uncertainty about when we can expect new music from King Kendrick, we've delved into his back catalogue in order to determine what's the crown jewel of his prolific back catalogue. By Robert Blair May 06, 2019
Sneakers Top 10 Sneakers Releasing In November: Yeezys, Kyrie 5, Air Jordan 1 "ROY" & More November sneaker release guide to get you ready for the Holiday season. By Kyle Rooney November 05, 2018
Original Content ChaseTheMoney Is Working With Everyone: Offset, Lil Yachty, Valee & More INTERVIEW: Fast-rising producer ChaseTheMoney talks working with Valee and ZMoney, and gives us the scoop on some exciting upcoming collabs. By Patrick Lyons April 26, 2018
Profiles Dave East Is Bringing New York Back On His Own Terms With the release of "Paranoia," Dave East has the weight of New York rap on his back. By Angus Walker August 18, 2017
Reviews Tyler, The Creator's "Scum Fuck Flower Boy" (Review) Tyler, The Creator drops the shtick and gets to the core of his belief in fearless individualism on "Scum Fuck Flower Boy." By Patrick Lyons July 24, 2017
Reviews “Atlanta” Season 2 Episode 9: Earn Is On His Way Out Earn, after a series of L's, sets in motion another event-filled night for Paper Boi and the crew leading to bruised ego’s and faces. By Dhruva Balram April 27, 2018
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: May 3 Kendrick Lamar tops the charts for the second consecutive week. By Chris Tart May 03, 2017
Original Content 7 Times Soulja Boy Threatened To Run Up On Someone Ain't nothin new. By hnhh January 06, 2017
Profiles Meet Adamn Killa: The South Side Chicagoan Riding His Own Experimental Wave INTERVIEW: Adamn Killa talks getting out of Chicago, working with WeDidIt and Bromance, and touring the world with Yung Lean. By Angus Walker December 06, 2016
Original Content Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer Prize Is A Hip-Hop Triumph Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer is a groundbreaking moment for hip-hop. By Luke Hinz April 17, 2018