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Original Content A Track-By-Track Analysis Of Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN." We breakdown each one of "DAMN"'s fourteen tracks. By Patrick Lyons April 18, 2017
Original Content Hip-Hop Photographers You Should Follow On Instagram These photographers act as gatekeepers into the daily lives of your favorite rappers. By Jae Pascal July 28, 2017
Original Content Everything You Need To Know About 6LACK Get to know rising R&B singer 6LACK. By Danny Schwartz January 25, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Action Bronson Tracks 10 different flavors from the Mr. Wonderful rapper Action Bronson. By Devon Jefferson August 20, 2017
Original Content The Pivot Gang Interview: Saba, Joseph Chilliams, Squeak, & Dam Dam Pivot Gang talks "Friends," their late comrade John Walt, life on tour, and more. By Danny Schwartz April 17, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Travis Scott Tracks Get ready to embark on one of the most lit musical excursions with this week's essential tracks list featuring none other than Travis Scott. By Devon Jefferson May 14, 2017
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (May 13) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden May 13, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Sampha Tracks Re-introducing the world's next colossal vocal phenomenon, Sampha. By Devon Jefferson April 16, 2017
Original Content The Ten Worst XXL Freshman Freestyles We count down the ten worst freestyles by XXL Freshman from 2009 to 2016. By Patrick Lyons April 15, 2017
Original Content Meet The 2017 XXL Freshman Class Get acquainted with the 2017 XXL Freshman Class. By Mitch Findlay June 14, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Tyler, The Creator Tracks GOLF WANG CEO Tyler, The Creator's discography is very similar to a rollercoaster. By Devon Jefferson August 13, 2017
Original Content Rick Ross VS Birdman Beef: A History A comprehensive guide to one of hip-hop's most high profile beefs. By Mitch Findlay October 12, 2017