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Original Content Hip-Hop Artists By Zodiac Signs We're breaking down astrological signs by way of the hip-hop artists who represent them. By Azia Egbe January 26, 2020
Original Content Parental Advisory: A History Of Sexually Explicit Hip-Hop Once the subject of widespread controversy but now a staple on the Billboard charts, we look at the history of sexually explicit bars and imagery throughout hip-hop. By Robert Blair December 26, 2019
Reviews Review: Erykah Badu's "But You Caint Use My Phone" Erykah Badu's mixtape proves she's still as funky as ever, while showing appreciation for a new generation of artists. By Chris Tart December 04, 2015
Original Content 15 Soundcloud Producers Pushing Rap Boundaries 15 producers on Soundcloud that are effectively exploring new sounds. By Alphonse Pierre December 26, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Flying Lotus Hip-Hop Tracks Flying Lotus is a beat-making genius. While most of his tunes remain instrumental, we occasionally get a dope hip-hop track produced by the creative musician. Here's 10 dope rap cuts, as produced by FlyLo. By Chris Tart October 21, 2014
Original Content 8 Female Artists Rappers Love We take a look at a few of the female artists outside of hip-hop that rappers love to sample, remix and generally work with. By Nick Sella October 06, 2014
Original Content Bots & Artificial Streams Are Killing Hip Hop Streaming bots and fake plays are shaking Hip Hop. Numbers have always mattered in music, but artificial streams are polluting the culture. By Erika Marie March 05, 2026
Original Content Desiigner's Tragic Downfall Is On The Verge Of Becoming An Epic Comeback Story Desiigner is an artist who has experienced the highs and lows of the music industry, and now, a comeback has potential. By Alexander Cole October 29, 2025
Reviews GloRilla "GLORIOUS" Album Review Glo's still got some rough edges to smooth out, but her studio debut both deepens her artistry and emphasizes its strengths. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 14, 2024
Music 7 R&B Singers Who Are Scorpios Celebrate the R&B singers who often wear their hearts on their sleeves. By Demi Phillips October 27, 2023
Pop Culture Who Is Celina Powell? The Infamous Industry Groupie The infamous, self-proclaimed “Black Widow” has a history of targeting famous Black men in her clout-chasing antics. By Demi Phillips May 16, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar "Not Like Us" Lyrical Breakdown Kendrick came not just for Drake, but the OVO crew as well. By Demi Phillips May 08, 2024