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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 Which Kendrick Lamar Do You Want On His Next Album? With his upcoming studio album set to drop before the year's end, which version of Kendrick Lamar do you want to hear? By Mitch Findlay October 13, 2020
TV "Power" Recap: Rashad Tate Receives An Immense "Reversal Of Fortune" One step closer to the answer. By Karlton Jahmal January 27, 2020
Original Content Future & Lil Uzi Vert's Top 3 Collabs Before "Pluto x Baby Pluto" We take a quick look at some of Future and Uzi's best collaborative work to date, as we anticipate what "Pluto x Baby Pluto" will sound like. By Rose Lilah November 12, 2020
Pop Culture Instagram Gallery: Coi Leray Shows Skin & Goofs Off Coi Leray is certainly reaping the benefits of her recent collaborations. By hnhh March 06, 2021
Reviews Lil Tecca "Virgo World" Review Lil Tecca's debut studio album "Virgo World" seeks to establish the 18-year-old New York rapper as a force for many years to come. By Alex Zidel September 25, 2020
Original Content Eminem & Snoop Dogg: A Complete History A complete history of the relationship between Eminem and Snoop Dogg, former collaborators and proteges of Dr. Dre who currently stand at odds. By Mitch Findlay January 08, 2021
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Jack Harlow’s Adventures In Rap A peek at Jack Harlow’s star-studded gram. By Taya Coates August 07, 2021
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Happy Birthday Lil Kim A tribute on the iconic rapper’s 47th birthday. By Taya Coates July 11, 2021
Original Content Does Polo G's "RAPSTAR" Video Mark A Paradigm Shift In Hip-Hop Culture? Polo G's music video for "RAPSTAR" featured several references to popular videos from Kendrick Lamar, DaBaby, and everyone in between. Is the chart-topping rapper simply paying homage to some of his favorite artists, or is the "RAPSTAR" video a sign of the times? By Joshua Robinson April 26, 2021
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
Reviews Jackboy's "Jackboy" Self-Titled Album Review Kodak Black’s spirit is alive and well on Jackboy, while Sniper Gang’s second-in-command holds down the vision on his most polished project to date. By Aron A. May 02, 2020