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Original Content Young Thug Can Rap: 10 Of His Wildest Verses In case you needed a reminder, Young Thug stands in a league of his own. By Mitch Findlay August 20, 2019
Original Content Rise & Grind: BIG30 Says He & Pooh Shiesty Are Bringing Back "Real-Deal Street Music" Memphis' "King Of Killbranch" BIG30 talks Pooh Shiesty comparisons, co-signs from Juicy J and Yo Gotti, and how he's bringing back "real-deal street music." By Aron A. September 27, 2021
Original Content Doe Boy Talks "Oh Really" Debut, Working With Moneybagg Yo & Being More Than A Street Rapper Doe Boy's the latest face of Cleveland, and he's putting the city on his back. Ahead of the release of his debut album, "Oh Really," he detailed Future and Southside's guidance, his aspirations in film and television, and why 50 Cent remains one of his biggest inspirations. By Aron A. January 26, 2022
Original Content N.O.R.E.'s Art Of Storytelling: Drink Champs, The NY Come-Up, & The Most Misunderstood Rapper Encyclopedia Noreaga. By Mitch Findlay December 03, 2019
Original Content 10 Toronto Rappers To Watch A quick list of dope rappers to keep on your radar from Toronto. By Anders Marshall November 30, 2017
Original Content A Short History Of Hip-Hop "Star Wars" References A brief history of the best "Star Wars" hip-hop references of all-time. By Karlton Jahmal December 18, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Juelz Santana Tracks Check out the essential tracks playlist chronicling the career of Harlem Hall of Famer and Dipset legend Juelz Santana. By Devon Jefferson March 19, 2017
Original Content How "Through The Wire" Jump-Started Kanye West's Career Looking back at "Through The Wire," Kanye West's debut single, which dropped 12 years ago today. By Patrick Lyons September 30, 2015
Original Content Tip Toe Wing On My Haters: A Breakdown Of Riff Raff Fans & Critics What kind of opinion do you have on one of the rap game's most controversial figures? By Alex Galbraith December 01, 2014
Original Content Swizz Beatz Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Music Icon Examine Swizz Beatz's net worth in 2024, exploring his success as a music producer, entrepreneur, art collector, and more. By Jake Skudder February 15, 2024
Music Travis Scott & Tyga's Alleged Cannes Fight: What Happened? It seems that all roads apparently lead to Alexander “A.E.” Edwards in the fight at Cannes. By Demi Phillips May 27, 2024
Original Content Black Excellence In Hip Hop History: Mics, Movements, & Milestones We're closing out Black History Month 2025 looking back on cultural milestones that broke barriers, redefined culture, & proved Hip Hop's dominance. By Erika Marie February 28, 2025