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Original Content "BODIED" Presents: The Best Rap Battles Of All Time Familiarize yourself with some of the most legendary tilts in battle rap history. By Mitch Findlay October 30, 2018
Original Content Big Sean: Mixtape Mode Versus Album Mode We examine Big Sean two ways: album mode and mixtape mode. By Jibril Yassin April 09, 2019
Reviews Quavo's "Quavo Huncho" Review Migos' ever-widening catalogue gets 19 tracks deeper with the release of Quavo's solo debut. Is it "for keeps?" By Trevor Smith October 19, 2018
Reviews Lil Tjay "True 2 Myself" Review The Bronx teen rapper’s debut is putting the legacy of his city on it’s shoulders. Does he manage to rise, or does he crumble under the pressure? By Maxwell Cavaseno October 15, 2019
Original Content A Response To Ben Shapiro's Claim That "Rap Is Not Music" The pseudo-intellectual dropped an absolute goose egg earlier this week that surprised no one. By Luke Hinz September 20, 2019
Reviews Travis Scott Takes JACKBOYS & Friends On A Thrill Ride Despite a few unnecessary detours, "JACKBOYS" provides the rush it aims for. By Noah C December 30, 2019
Pop Culture The "Cancel Culture" Vicious Circle: From Doja Cat To 6ix9ine Many debates have been had over the merits of "cancel culture," but how do these moments of outrage actually affect artists' numbers? By Noah John August 07, 2020
Original Content Who Is Alexis Skyy? Everything You Need To Know The breakdown on Alexis Skyy. By E Gadsby January 29, 2019
Sneakers Virgil Abloh's 10 Best Off-White x Nike Collaborations, Ranked Virgil Abloh's long-lasting legacy includes some incredible collaborations between Off-White and Nike. By Alexander Cole December 04, 2021
Original Content JAY-Z & Kanye West’s “Murder To Excellence” Is Painfully Wise, A Decade Later Reflecting on the relevancy of the lyrical themes in “Murder To Excellence,” ten years later. By EJ Panaligan August 19, 2021
Streetwear Instagram Gallery: Drake & His Famous Friends Champagne Papi is well-loved in Hollywood. By Hayley Hynes June 18, 2022
Original Content 5 New Artists You Should Hear We highlight five relatively new artists following a new round of music submissions. Get familiar with Mike Shabb, Shanuka, Bairi, Eldric Laron and Tyler Loyal. Paraíso By Rose Lilah February 27, 2022