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Sneakers Kobe Bryant's Journey With Nike Led To A Basketball Shoe Revolution Kobe Bryant left a lasting sneaker legacy on the basketball world and it will never be forgotten. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2021
Sports Where Does Conor McGregor Go From Here? After the trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier ended with "The Notorious" snapping his tibia, we break down how Conor McGregor went from a combat sports demi-god to a mortal man. By Robert Blair July 13, 2021
Original Content Tyler, The Creator’s New Album "Call Me If You Get Lost": Everything We Know Tyler, The Creator's upcoming "Call Me If You Get Lost" record is set to drop on June 25th, and its mysterious rollout has fans speculating. By EJ Panaligan June 22, 2021
Original Content Money Man: 12 Essential Songs We highlight twelve must-listen songs from the prolific rapper, Money Man. By Rose Lilah August 15, 2021
Reviews Isaiah Rashad "The House Is Burning" Review TDE fan favorite Isaiah Rashad's latest album isn't quite a blazing inferno, but rather a slow and contemplative burn. By Mitch Findlay August 05, 2021
Reviews Polo G "Hall Of Fame" Review At the peak of his commercial powers, Chicago's Polo G sets out to prove that his upward trajectory is still in motion on "Hall Of Fame." By Robert Blair June 15, 2021
Original Content Funk Flex Gives His Take On The New Generation Of Rappers & Hip-Hop's Melodic Evolution INTERVIEW: Funk Flex reveals which rappers today he would want to appear on "Ride With Funkmaster Flex," details working with King Von, and talks new music releases on the InFlexWeTrust imprint. By Aron A. April 27, 2021
Reviews Vince Staples "Vince Staples" Review On his self-titled effort, Vince Staples says more in eight tracks than some rappers do in their entire career. By Robert Blair July 14, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Mereba Talks "AZEB," Spillage Village, & Which New Rapper Has GOAT Potential Mereba reflects on the creation of "AZEB," connecting with J.I.D and EarthGang, producing for other artists, and her top five rappers of all time. By Mitch Findlay July 19, 2021
Original Content DJ Kool Herc Reflects On Hip-Hop's 48th Birthday On hip-hop's 48th birthday, we connected with the culture's founding father DJ Kool Herc, who made history at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue. By Mitch Findlay August 11, 2021
Sports Five Fighters Jake Paul Could Box Next Jake Paul has pissed off a lot of fighters, giving him the opportunity to battle a wide range of people. By Alexander Cole May 01, 2021
Reviews Top 10 Performances From Rolling Loud NY Read our recap of Rolling Loud NYC 2021, including performances from J. Cole, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, 50 Cent, and more. By Alex Zidel November 01, 2021