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Sneakers How Kanye West's Yeezy 700 "Wave Runner" Birthed The Dad Shoe Trend It took a while before the Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 eventually caught on. By Alexander Cole January 19, 2020
Original Content N.O.R.E.'s Art Of Storytelling: Drink Champs, The NY Come-Up, & The Most Misunderstood Rapper Encyclopedia Noreaga. By Mitch Findlay December 03, 2019
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Lil Uzi Vert, Jay Electronica, & Don Toliver Are Kings This week's TIDAL Wave playlist features highlights from Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, Jay Electronica, Lil Tecca, Megan Thee Stallion, and more. By Alex Zidel March 18, 2020
Original Content NoCap: 10 Essential Songs NoCap is one of the fastest rising rappers from Alabama, unfortunately getting sidetrack by legal drama. Here's a list of his most essential songs. By Alex Zidel May 23, 2020
Sneakers How Kanye West's Nike Air Yeezy 2 "Red October" Almost Never Released The all-red shoe went on to become a decade-defining sneaker. By Alexander Cole February 02, 2020
Original Content N.W.A's "Fuck Tha Police" Still Holds Power Over thirty years later, N.W.A.'s "Fuck Tha Police" resonates with a new generation, finding life as a modern-day protest anthem. By Mitch Findlay June 08, 2020
Sports NBA Coronavirus Shutdown: What Should The League Do Next? After Rudy Gobert was diagnosed with the Coronavirus, the NBA was forced to take drastic measures. But what now? By Alexander Cole March 12, 2020
Original Content Ladies First: Shenseea On "Lick" Reactions, Transition To Mainstream & Megan Thee Stallion Relationship With her debut album on the horizon, Jamaican sensation Shenseea sat down with us for our "Ladies First" series to speak about her introductory studio album, "Alpha," and more. By Erika Marie March 10, 2022
Reviews Cordae "From A Birds Eye View" Review On his sophomore album, Cordae offers his most consistent work to date. By Robert Blair January 18, 2022
Original Content Rise & Grind: DijahSB On Kid Cudi's Co-Sign, Non-Binary Representation In Rap & More Toronto's DijahSB joins us for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind" where they discuss Kid Cudi's co-sign, "Head Above The Waters," and more. By Aron A. August 30, 2021
Original Content NBA Youngboy's Most Vulnerable Songs We highlight sixteen of Youngboy Never Broke Again's most vulnerable and emotionally-aware moments on wax. By Alex Zidel January 20, 2022
Sneakers Has Adidas Oversaturated The Market With Yeezys? Kanye's rant about unauthorized Yeezy colorways begs the question: Is Adidas doing too much? By Alexander Cole September 22, 2022