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Original Content The Art Of The Dark Banger "Horrorcore" is often considered a niche art-form, yet many mainstream producers have gladly drawn from the macabre. By Mitch Findlay June 13, 2018
Reviews Playboi Carti Pops Up In Brooklyn Briefly Before Concert Goes Awry The preamble to Carti’s Rolling Loud set had the potential to be great, but went horribly awry before you could even say “Flatbed Freestyle.” By Luke Hinz October 12, 2019
Original Content The Roots Debut Album "Organix" Turns 30 The Roots were highly influential in popularizing the fusion of hip-hop and jazz, which all got started with "Organix." By Caleb Hardy May 23, 2023
Original Content The Rise of Women's Empowerment In Hip-Hop From the bold days of Salt-n-Pepa and Queen Latifah to the modern landscape of woman in hip-hop, the past 50 years have a constant battle to disrupt persisting stereotypes. By Caleb Hardy May 20, 2023
Original Content Ice Cube's "Amerikkka's Most Wanted" Turns 33 Ice Cube shocked the hip-hop world 33 years ago with "Amerikkka's Most Wanted," going after N.W.A. while blending East and West Coast rap. By Caleb Hardy May 17, 2023
Pop Culture Andrew Tate's Downfall: The Dark Side Of Influence The self-acclaimed “Top G” is in hot water as his case has been sent to trial in Romania. By Demi Phillips July 10, 2023
TV Raquel Leviss Net Worth 2023: What Is The Vanderpump Rules Star Worth? Look at Raquel Leviss's net worth in 2023, her rise to fame on Vanderpump Rules, and how the "Scandoval" controversy impacted her wealth. By Jake Skudder July 05, 2023
Music Jay Rock: The TDE Emcee's Best Songs Jay Rock season is officially upon us. In wake of his latest single, we've ranked his best songs. By Wyatt Westlake June 29, 2023
Music Fridayy's Melodic Journey: Rising Star Making Waves Fridayy is starting his career in a major way, producing and singing for big names, signing to Def Jam, and releasing his debut EP. By Wyatt Westlake June 28, 2023
Music Public Enemy's "It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back" Turns 35 Public Enemy's seminal second album "It Takes a Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back" is as relevant today as it was 35 years ago. By Mike Fugere June 23, 2023
Songs Sheedts & G Herbo Throw A Rockstar Party On "Remember" Sheedts is the next one up from Philly. By Aron A. October 19, 2023
Music Joe Budden's "Halfway House" Turns 15 "Halfway House" was a significant moment for Joe Budden’s career as an independent artist, as well as the formation of Slaughterhouse. By Wyatt Westlake October 18, 2023