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Sneakers 10 Sneakers Every Sneakerhead Should Own These 10 shoes are the foundation of any sneaker collection. By Willie T. Plaza January 30, 2018
Reviews Future "Superfly Soundtrack" Review Future's soundtrack for Director X's "Superfly" remake is a solid compilation that's a fitting tribute in spirit more than in sound. By Patrick Lyons June 13, 2018
Reviews Moneybagg Yo "RESET" Review Moneybagg Yo delivers on the promises of his recent projects with a star-studded debut. By Narsimha Chintaluri November 06, 2018
Pop Culture Janelle James Net Worth 2024: What Is The "Abbott Elementary" Star Worth? Dive into the comedic world of Janelle James, exploring her journey from stand-up comedy to starring in the hit sitcom "Abbott Elementary," and her role as an advocate for diversity and mental health in the entertainment industry. By Rain Adams May 02, 2024
Original Content Engineering With Battlecat: How A West Coast Legend Continues To Shape Sound The legendary west coast pioneer DJ Battlecat breaks down his journey with music, the importance of analog technology, and how his new partnership with Audible Reality has allowed him the opportunity to share his ears with the masses. By Mitch Findlay April 22, 2021
Original Content XXXTentacion's L.A. Memorial: A Brief Timeline A first-hand account of the memorial held in response to XXXTentacion's death, which ended in a clash with police. By Devon Jefferson June 20, 2018
Original Content Drake & Rihanna: A Brief History Tracing Drake and Rihanna's tumultuous relationship back to 2009. By Danny Schwartz January 11, 2016
Original Content Who Had The Better Verse: J. Cole Vs. Wale J. Cole and Wale have collaborated on numerous occasions. With both rappers packing punchy lyrics, we examine their past collaborative records and explore who outdid the other. By Carl Lamarre April 06, 2015
Relationships Daveed Diggs & Emmy Raver-Lampman's Relationship Timeline From friends to lovers, the pair are set to welcome their first child together. By Demi Phillips October 16, 2023
Original Content Dear Graduates: Life Lessons From Kanye West's "College Dropout" With graduation season in effect, we take a look at some life lessons brought to us by Kanye West's classic "College Dropout." By Eve Stern May 27, 2015
Original Content When God And The Devil Spit Bars It's always a complelling spectacle when God and the Devil step behind the mic, as proven by creative lyricists like Ras Kass, Sticky Fingaz, DMX, and Eminem. By Mitch Findlay February 02, 2021
Original Content Classic Rotation: Jay Z's "Reasonable Doubt" "Reasonable Doubt" gave us an uncompromising portrait of Jay Z the hustler before the superstardom and entrepreneurial exploits. By Patrick Lyons June 25, 2016