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Original Content The Dawn Is Coming: The Weeknd's Evolution On the eve of his hotly anticipated new release, we reflect on the artistic and aesthetical progression of Abel Tesfaye, otherwise known as The Weeknd. By Robert Blair January 06, 2022
Original Content Bobby Shmurda Speaks On Rap Music On Trial Bill & YSL Indictment Bobby Shmurda reflects on the justice system using lyrics against rappers, and why the "Rap Music On Trial" bill is necessary across the country. By Aron A. July 11, 2022
Sports Five Colleges Bronny James Jr. Could Play For Bronny James Jr. will have a big decision to make soon. By Alexander Cole April 10, 2022
Sports Lonzo Vs. LaMelo Ball: Who Is The Better Ball Brother? Lonzo and LaMelo Ball have both taken the NBA by storm, but as it stands, who is the better Ball brother? By Vaughn Johnson November 20, 2021
Original Content TheHxliday Is Switching Up His Sound & His Look TheHxliday recently debuted a new look, new sound, and new attitude as he continues to rise as an artist. Check out our exclusive interview with him from Rolling Loud New York. By Alex Zidel November 21, 2021
Original Content Jim Jones Details The Dipset Influence, Talks Kanye's "Donda" & "Drink Champs," & More Jim Jones joins us for "12 Days Of Christmas" to discuss his second Gangsta Grillz project, evolving with the ever-changing music industry, and his reaction to Kanye West's "DONDA" album. By Aron A. December 21, 2021
Original Content Lil Durk, Benny The Butcher, & Latto Close Out A Strong Week For Hip-Hop Our New Music Friday round-up. This week's new releases include Lil Durk, Benny The Butcher, Latto, Lucky Daye, Shenseea, Takeoff, Kali, Key Glock, Mike Dimes, Mariah The Scientist, Tanna Leone, and much more. By Alex Zidel March 11, 2022
Reviews Majid Jordan "Wildest Dreams" Review After four years without a full body of work to their name, Majid Jordan are vying to be seen in the upper ranks of contemporary pop and r'n'b with their new album "Wildest Dreams." By Robert Blair October 27, 2021
Original Content Kanye West's Album Rollout Has Become An Experience We revisit some of Kanye's more convoluted album rollouts in anticipation of "DONDA." By EJ Panaligan July 22, 2021
Original Content Ladies First: Dreezy On Hit-Boy Collab Album, Getting Love From Coi Leray & More Chicago native Dreezy has spent the last decade racking up accolades in the industry. In our "Ladies First" interview, she talks about working with Hit-Boy, receiving her flowers from Coi Leray, collaborating with Issa Rae on "Rap Sh*t," while explaining why she's an "emotional gangster." By Erika Marie March 31, 2022
Original Content "One Of Them Ones" Tour: Chris Brown & Lil Baby Rise Above Technical Difficulties For A Stellar Show Chris Brown & Lil Baby's "One Of Them Ones" tour highlights two giants in their respective fields through high-energy performances filled with undeniable hits. By Aron A. August 08, 2022
Original Content Freddie Gibbs, Roddy Ricch, Lil Uzi Vert & More Hit Day N Vegas Doja Cat, Roddy Ricch, Lil Baby, Tyler, the Creator and many more hit the stage in Las Vegas for "Day N Vegas" over the weekend. By Nancy Jiang November 15, 2021