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Original Content Is This The Death Of SoundCloud Rap? Uncertainty abounds for the platform's progeny. By Luke Hinz November 30, 2018
Original Content Is JID Currently Among The Game's Best Lyricists? JID stands at the forefront of a new school of lyricists, many of which deserve further accolades and praise. By Mitch Findlay November 26, 2018
Original Content 50 Cent's Targets Of The Week: The Long Kiss Goodnight Former friends, former foes, and even Fortune 500 companies aren’t safe from Fofty or 50. By Aron A. July 27, 2019
Sneakers Air Jordans Are More Than A Shoe, They're A Pop-Culture Staple Michael Jordan's signature shoes have taken a life of their own. By Alexander Cole July 28, 2019
Original Content 50 Cent Vs. Ja Rule Beef: How It Started One of hip-hop's most legendary wars began with chain-snatchings, thrown punches, diss tracks, and studio stabbings. By Mitch Findlay July 26, 2019
TV "Power" Season 6 Premiere Recap: Ghost Vs. Tommy Showdown The war begins. By Karlton Jahmal August 26, 2019
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Rappers And Their Cute AF Dogs An Instagram Gallery filled with puppies, because everything is better with puppies. By E Gadsby January 04, 2020
Reviews Pop Smoke's "Meet The Woo 2" Is Laced With Heavy Artillery: Review ALBUM REVIEW: Pop Smoke's "Meet The Woo 2" plays to his strengths, blending elements of UK Drill, London electronic, and New York hip-hop. By Aron A. February 16, 2020
Sports Why Washington Isn't The Only Team That Needs A Name Change With Washington on the verge of changing its name, it's about time we talk about all of the other racist nicknames throughout professional sports. By Alexander Cole July 04, 2020
Original Content The Best Pop Smoke Lyrics On "Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon" Pop Smoke's posthumous album "Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon" has arrived, revealing the scope of the young rapper's versatility. By Mitch Findlay July 03, 2020
Sneakers From Jumpman To Adidas: Ten Sneakers That Defined The Decade These ten sneakers changed the culture forever. By Alexander Cole December 29, 2019
Original Content Jaz-O Is The Originator: Reflections On Jay-Z, B.I.G, & Creating The Triplet Flow EXCLUSIVE: Jaz-O The Originator reflects on his story with no shortage of OG wisdom. By Mitch Findlay August 19, 2019