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Original Content Young Thug Vs. Future: Who Had The Better Verse? Weigh in on this week's debate of "Who had the better verse?" Thug vs Future. By Anders Marshall February 08, 2018
Original Content 11 Buzzing Producers You Should Know These are buzzing beatmakers who are up next. Start paying attention. By Luke Hinz April 16, 2018
Original Content Pour Up: A Complete List Of Rapper Alcohol Brands From Drake to E-40, here is our list of rappers investing, creating or creatively steering liquor brands. By Karlton Jahmal January 25, 2018
Original Content Eminem & Dr. Dre: A Complete History And Discography Explore the legacy of Eminem and Dr. Dre, one of music's most prolific duos. By Mitch Findlay September 05, 2017
Original Content Eminem Vs. Joe Budden: A Complete History Tension between Joe Budden and Eminem has escalated into full-blown hostility. By Mitch Findlay September 10, 2018
Original Content Why Migos Rap The Way They Do A brief history lesson on how and why Migos' signature flow came to be. By Gus Fisher May 15, 2018
Original Content Why Hip Hop Suddenly Loves Heavy Metal Metal culture is more visible in hip hop than it's ever been, even if nobody in hip hop's listening to it. Denzel Curry, Robb Banks, and metal illustrator Mark Riddick weigh in on this recent phenomenon. By Patrick Lyons October 07, 2016
Original Content Everything You Need To Know About Ian Connor The self-described King of the Youth works with everyone from A$AP Rocky to Kanye West to Kylie Jenner. By Danny Schwartz January 15, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Christian Rich We talked to Taiwo of the duo Christian Rich, the twin brothers behind Earl Sweatshirt's "Doris" and Vince Staples' "Señorita," about how producers can hold on to their artistry while fighting for high-profile credits. By Angus Walker December 10, 2015
Profiles Meet Gucci Mane's Middle Man: Sean Paine We chop it up with Gucci Mane's go-to man while he's behind bars, Sean Paine. By Rose Lilah October 02, 2015
Sports Michael Jordan Is The Savior NASCAR Has Desperately Needed For Years Michael Jordan had been an owner in NASCAR since 2021, although after a landmark lawsuit win, it feels like the tides are starting to turn. By Alexander Cole March 17, 2026
Original Content 50 Cent’s 6 Most Compelling Potential Verzuz Matchups T.I. challenged 50 Cent to Verzuz & the trolling commenced. From Ja Rule to Rick Ross, here’s who could compete, and who fans want to see. By Erika Marie February 27, 2026