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Original Content B2K Verzuz Pretty Ricky: Essential Songs We Need To Hear Verzuz has officially matched B2K against Pretty Ricky. These are the songs fans will be waiting to hear when the two groups finally face off. By Erika Marie June 24, 2026
Sneakers The 8 Worst Air Jordan 3 Colorways Of All Time Chaotic designs and forgettable retros make up the list of the worst Air Jordan 3 colorways ever released. By Ben Atkinson October 12, 2025
Music Cardi B & JT Beef: A Full Timeline Where did it go wrong? By Aron A. October 08, 2025
Sneakers The 10 Greatest Air Jordan 3 Colorways of All Time The Air Jordan 3 is arguably one of the greatest sneakers of all time, and we're ranking its top 10 colorways ever. By Ben Atkinson October 02, 2025
Original Content ILoveMakonnen Addresses Lil Nas X Comparisons, Queer Visibility, & Hip Hop Politics From industry backlash to the rise of queer artists, iLoveMakonnen opens up about carving his own lane while the culture wrestles with change. By Erika Marie October 02, 2025
Reviews Cardi B "Am I The Drama?" Review Cardi B’s "Am I The Drama?" falters musically with bloat, but her bold persona and public drama keep it compelling. By Aron A. September 24, 2025
Music Who Is Still Supporting Diddy In Hip-Hop? The Diddy scandal has caused many folks in the culture to shift the blame away or speculate on systemic intervention. How are they different? By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 22, 2025
Original Content Diddy Sold Us The Mogul Myth Diddy built more than a brand—he built a myth. Now, with lawsuits mounting and stories resurfacing, that empire is starting to crack. By Erika Marie December 06, 2025
Music What Happened To FBG Casino? Everything You Need To Know About The Massive Fentanyl Bust FBG Casino is currently in federal custody after a massive drug bust in Georgia where authorities reportedly discovered 21 kilograms of fentanyl. By Aron A. November 26, 2025
Relationships GloRilla & Brandon Ingram's Relationship Timeline They let fans speculate, then they let them watch. GloRilla and Brandon Ingram went from Cabo club rumors to courtside PDA. By Erika Marie November 30, 2025
Sneakers Ranking The Top 6 "Black Cat" Air Jordans Of All Time We take a look at one of the stealthiest Air Jordan colorways, the "Black Cat" look, and rank some of its best releases. By Ben Atkinson November 20, 2025
Original Content Are The Fugees To Blame For Their Complicated Legacy? The Fugees' "The Score" has a complex legacy, but 30 years later, this anti-establishment LP’s themes haven’t faded. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026