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Reviews The Weeknd "Hurry Up Tomorrow" Review "Final" albums rarely feel as gratifying as their circumstances suggest, but Abel Tesfaye carries that weight with so much focus and detail. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 04, 2025
Reviews Central Cee "Can't Rush Greatness" Review Doubling down on his strengths while testing new waters, "Can't Rush Greatness" hones in on Central Cee's ability to bridge UK drill with global appeal. By Aron A. January 29, 2025
Original Content DJ Akademiks Vs. The Culture: A Legacy Of L’s & Feuds Since he stepped on the scene, DJ Akademiks has been at the center of controversy. Here are some of his biggest beefs & loses in Hip Hop culture. By Erika Marie February 10, 2025
Music FBG Duck's Mother Sues Lil Durk & OTF: Breaking Down The Lawsuit FBG Duck's mother sues Lil Durk, King Von's estate, and record labels, alleging they profited from her son's gang-related murder in 2020. By Aron A. October 11, 2024
Music Jaguar Wright Challenged: The Big Names Branding Her A Liar By Erika Marie October 15, 2024
Sneakers Ranking Every Air Jordan 14 Colorway From Worst To Best We ranked every Air Jordan 14 colorway ever released, from least impressive to all-time classic, see where your favorite pair landed. By Ben Atkinson August 12, 2025
Music Metro Boomin’s "A Futuristic Summa" Nails Nostalgia Without Feeling Old Metro Boomin honors the raw energy of the Southern trap mixtape era while avoiding forced nostalgia. By Aron A. August 09, 2025
TV BET Hip Hop Awards Is Gone: The Cyphers, Chaos, & Culture A generation of Hip Hop fans grew up on moments the BET Hip Hop Awards made possible, & its absence leaves a gap the culture can’t easily fill. By Erika Marie August 08, 2025
Original Content Soulja Boy’s Rap Sheet: Lawsuits, Arrests, & Chaos Outside The Booth Soulja Boy’s history of legal troubles reveals a pattern the headlines often overlook, and the consequences that keep stacking up. By Rain Adams August 05, 2025
Music Tyler, The Creator Shows Out On Every Guest Verse: "P.O.V." & 10 More Standout Features Tyler doesn't disappoint as a guest feature. By Aron A. August 04, 2025
Sports Ranking Nike’s 10 Best Basketball Signature Sneakers From Kobe’s game-changers to LeBron’s powerhouses, these are the 10 best Nike Basketball signature sneakers. By Ben Atkinson August 28, 2025
Relationships Chance The Rapper & Kirsten Corley's Relationship: From Childhood Crush To Divorce The couple announced their separation earlier this year before filing for divorce. By Axl Banks December 25, 2024