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Original Content XXXTentacion Thoughts: Hip-Hop Artists Reflect On The Late Rapper's Legacy A compendium of thoughts and reflections on XXXTentacion's legacy, as shared by rappers speaking on his life, his music, and his death. By Mitch Findlay November 24, 2020
Original Content The 12 Best Lyricists Of 2019 The BARS still matter. By Mitch Findlay December 11, 2019
Original Content 21 Savage's 2019: An Exercise In Restraint In the months since he was released from detention, 21 Savage has maintained a relatively low profile. Now, as he gradually begins to return to the fray, we examine why it was beneficial for The Slaughter Gang artist to do so. By Robert Blair November 02, 2019
Original Content Ranking The Slimiest YSL Posse Cuts Counting down the best collaborations to come from Thugger & Friends. By Noah C February 09, 2020
Original Content How The Game's "Documentary" Created A New West Coast Icon A decade and a half since its release, we celebrate an album that made Compton's own The Game into a west coast icon. By Robert Blair January 16, 2020
Sports The NBA Boycott Is A Reminder That Athletes Are Human First The latest protest action taken by NBA players and athletes throughout the world wasn't a matter of "if," but "when." By Alexander Cole August 29, 2020
Original Content Stream Our Official "Halloween 2020" Playlist Right Here This October 31st night, let the eerie vibes flow with our official "Halloween 2020" playlist, featuring Eminem, 21 Savage, DMX, and more. By Mitch Findlay October 31, 2020
Original Content The First Lady Of Motown Explains Why New Artists Need To Learn About Label's Epic History INTERVIEW: Before Black History Month is a wrap, we chatted with the First Lady of Motown, Claudette Robinson of the legendary group The Miracles, to discuss the legacy of the label and the group. By Erika Marie February 23, 2020
Original Content Drake’s Co-Sign: The Hip-Hop Superpower Drake is leaving behind an amazing hip-hop legacy. By Matt F January 03, 2019
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave Playlist: Honoring Nipsey Hussle Paying homage to Nipsey Hussle's catalog on this week's HNHH TIDAL Wave Playlist. By Aron A. April 04, 2019
Reviews "Spider-Man: Far From Home" Is Fun But Flawed A fun ride that sets up phase 4. By Karlton Jahmal July 03, 2019
Original Content The Most Anticipated Albums Of 2019 2019 should be a great year for music. By Karlton Jahmal January 03, 2019