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Profiles Behind The Beat: DP Beats Meet DP Beats, the enigmatic producer whose oft-underrated work is inextricably linked to some of today's biggest rap stars. By Narsimha Chintaluri March 30, 2017
Original Content Hey Mama: Ty Dolla $ign, Wiz Khalifa & Others Reveal Their First Big Purchase For Their Mom Here's how 13 rappers showed their mom love after they found success. Happy Mother's Day y'all. By Danny Schwartz May 08, 2016
Original Content Ludacris Talks Favorite New Punchline Rappers & ATL Hip-Hop Evolution Fresh off joining forces with Jif Peanut Butter and switching it up on his new single "Butter.ATL," Ludacris reflects on his latest creative partnership, his new music, and the importance of experimenting with flow. By Mitch Findlay August 17, 2021
Original Content WTF Are “Album Equivalent Units?" Streaming Numbers Explained Ever wondered what "album-equivalent" units and "pure sales" were all about? We've got you covered. By Robert Blair August 27, 2019
Reviews Pop Smoke's "Meet The Woo 2" Is Laced With Heavy Artillery: Review ALBUM REVIEW: Pop Smoke's "Meet The Woo 2" plays to his strengths, blending elements of UK Drill, London electronic, and New York hip-hop. By Aron A. February 16, 2020
Original Content Kanye West's 5 Most Noteworthy Interviews Ahead of Kanye West's second Zane Lowe interview tomorrow, look back on his five most passionate, unforgettable interviews. By Patrick Lyons February 25, 2015
Viral Top 10 WSHH Fight Videos Though many of us try, we can't resist watching a crazy fight video from time to time. Here's a collection of the best from the pages of WSHH. By Devon Jefferson November 29, 2017
Original Content The Legacy Of Future's "Codeine Crazy" "Codeine Crazy" is one of trap music's lasting contributions. By Luke Hinz May 21, 2018
Original Content Kanye West Bowing To Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" Is A Sign Of Time-Honored Respect Kanye West has learned to stand toe-to-toe with Lil Wayne, if nothing else. By Devin Ch September 29, 2018
Original Content 10 Anti-Authority Rap Songs For Inauguration Day We dig back into 25+ years of political hip hop to bring you ten tracks that question America's authority on the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration. By Patrick Lyons January 19, 2017
Original Content She's Got Game: Cast Your Vote For The Females On The Game's Reality Show Get familiar with all the girls on The Game's VH1 show "She's Got Game," and let us know who should stay and who should go home. By Mike De Leon September 28, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Mike WiLL Made-It Beats Celebrating the genius of Mike WiLL Made-It. By Danny Schwartz October 09, 2016