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Original Content Tay Keith: From Coming Up With BlocBoy JB To Lacing "Scorpion's" Biggest Banger Between BlocBoy JB's "Look Alive and Drake's "Nonstop," Tay Keith has already made a lasting impression. By Mitch Findlay July 20, 2018
Original Content Should Lil Wayne Retire After "Funeral?" Is now the optimum time for Lil Wayne to say goodbye? By Robert Blair January 14, 2020
Original Content Olive Branch: 5 Beefs That Need To Be Squashed These beefs need to be squashed for the good of the culture. By Danny Schwartz May 19, 2017
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: May 5-12 Staff picks for the week of May 5th to May 12th By Trevor Smith May 14, 2013
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (June 24) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden June 24, 2017
Original Content Quiz: How Well Do You Know DJ Khaled? Test your DJ Khaled knowledge with our quiz. By Mike De Leon October 27, 2015
Reviews dvsn's "Morning After" (Review) The OVO act's sophomore album expands their referential world without sacrificing their low-profile approach. By Trevor Smith October 22, 2017
Original Content The Best Hip-Hop & R'n'B Playlist For The Weekend Our FIRE EMOJI playlist is updated and ready to jumpstart your TGIF activities. By Rose Lilah February 09, 2018
Original Content Big Sean's "Dark Sky Paradise" By The Numbers Breaking down Big Sean's new album, by the numbers. By Patrick Lyons February 25, 2015
Reviews Vic Mensa's "There's Alot Going On" (Review) Vic Mensa shows us who he really is on "There's Alot Going On," despite letting up in favor of some fluff in the middle. By Patrick Lyons June 09, 2016
Reviews Childish Gambino's "Awaken, My Love!" (Review) Donald Glover ditches the rapping, winds up with the best (musical) work of his career. By Patrick Lyons December 07, 2016
Original Content Young Thug's Most Unpredictable Moves Of 2016 A rundown of Young Thug's boldest and most unexpected stunts during his remarkable 2016. By Angus Walker August 19, 2016