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Original Content The Importance Of The Album Cover Cover art is more important than ever in 2018. By Luke Hinz October 26, 2018
Sneakers Top 10 Nike & Air Jordan Sneakers Releasing In April A rundown of all the best Nike and Air Jordans releasing in April. By Kyle Rooney April 01, 2019
Original Content Lil Wayne: From Child Prodigy To GOAT Contender With "Tha Carter V" on the way, revisit an era where Lil Wayne went by "Baby D." By Mitch Findlay September 26, 2018
Original Content Young Thug, EarthGang & Wiz Khalifa Conquer This Week's "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. By Devin Ch February 09, 2019
Original Content Should Lil Wayne Start "Tha Carter V" From Scratch? Lil Wayne may very well surprise fans with the long-awaited "Tha Carter V," but is that really the best play? By Mitch Findlay June 07, 2018
Original Content Hip-Hop Needs More Unifying Moments In the wake of Nicki vs Cardi B and MGK vs Eminem, it's important that hip-hop aspires for more than beef. By Joseph Coffey-Slattery September 17, 2018
Original Content If Mumble Rap Is The New Impressionism, Playboi Carti Is Monet We explore how mumble rap can be likened to the 19th century Impressionist movement in art. By Nelson Aguilar November 12, 2018
Original Content Top 15 Hottest R&B Albums Of 2018 In an increasingly experimental musical landscape, here are the R&B efforts that stood out this year. By Milca P. December 06, 2018
Original Content The Aftermath Of XXXTentacion's Death XXXTentacion's sudden passing exposed some of humanity’s most deplorable tendencies. By Luke Hinz June 21, 2018
Original Content 3 New Artists You Should Hear Here are three new artists we discovered this week. By Rose Lilah August 18, 2018
Original Content Moneybagg Yo Is Quietly One Of The Most Consistent Rappers Out Right Now Moneybagg Yo needs some recognition. By Rose Lilah November 05, 2018
Sports NFL Draft: Biggest Busts In The Last 20 Years The biggest busts selected Top-5 in the last 20 years. By Kyle Rooney April 26, 2018