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Original Content Smokepurpp Is A Florida Jit: On New Album, Lil Pump Friendship & Quitting Lean EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Smokepurpp reveals the album release date for "Florida Jit," announces his new reality show, and speaks on his collaborations with Rick Ross, Lil Pump, and more. By Alex Zidel May 29, 2020
Original Content Tory Lanez Reveals Why Nicki Minaj Wasn't On "Shooters" Despite Recording Verse Tory Lanez sheds light on the Nicki-mentioning lyrics found within "Happiness x Tell Me," off his new album "Memories Don't Lie." By Rose Lilah March 02, 2018
Original Content #TBT: Mac Dre Take a trip down memory lane with the patron saint of the hyphy movement: Mac Dre. By Danny Schwartz February 23, 2017
Reviews Kanye West's "Graduation," Ten Years On Ten years on, "Graduation" stands as Kanye's first major stylistic shift, as well as his most ill-advised. By Patrick Lyons September 11, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Slug Verses Looking back at Slug's very best 16s. By Chris Tart January 16, 2016
Original Content Celebrating A Decade Of These 10 Hip Hop Favorites From 2015 By Erika Marie October 20, 2025
Pop Culture Who Is Duke Dennis? The YouTuber Whose Rizz Has Mesmerized A Generation Get to know the AMP member. By Aron A. August 30, 2024
Music Rapsody Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Rapsody's journey in the music industry, her key collaborations, and factors contributing to her impressive net worth in 2024. By Jake Skudder February 08, 2024
Original Content Streamer Culture Isn’t Dying, It’s Burning Through Itself Why does streamer culture feel exhausted when livestreaming is still booming? We look at parasocial profit & the cost of constant visibility. By Erika Marie April 09, 2026
Sneakers Ranking The 10 Best Air Jordan 11 Retro Releases Of All Time The Air Jordan 11 is arguably the greatest Air Jordan silhouette ever, and we ranked the 10 times they brought it back for more. By Ben Atkinson February 06, 2026
Original Content Cardi B Vs. BIA Rap Beef: Breaking Down Their Bars & Diss Tracks Diss tracks. Deleted tweets. Allegiances and lyrics that hit. Cardi B and BIA’s beef is layered and louder than fans expected. By Erika Marie October 16, 2025
Relationships Sean "Diddy" Combs & Jennifer Lopez's Relationship Timeline Jennifer Lopez and Diddy were everywhere in ’99. The breakup was quiet, but what happened between them never really left pop culture conversations. By Erika Marie December 14, 2025