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Original Content 15 Rappers Who Have Shouted Out Kylie Jenner Kylie Jenner gets a lot of shout-outs from the world of hip hop. By Trevor Smith November 29, 2016
Original Content Everything You Need To Know About HoodyBaby Get to know the Lil Wayne and Chris Brown affiliate whose musical identity can't be contained to one pseudonym. By Trevor Smith April 05, 2017
Reviews Big Sean's "I Decided" (Review) "I Decided" continues the trend of Big Sean topping himself with each new album, but failing to get the classic he's aiming for. By Patrick Lyons February 09, 2017
Original Content #TBT: Hurricane Chris Hurricane Chris brought ratchet music to a wider audience and, for a brief period, was the prince of Southern rap. By Danny Schwartz April 06, 2017
Profiles Meet Siya: Brooklyn Girl With A Chip On Her Shoulder INTERVIEW: Siya talks growing up in Bed-Stuy, being a gay woman in the rap industry, Tank's mentorship, and her debut album "SIYAvsSIYA." By Danny Schwartz December 14, 2016
Reviews Vince Staples' "Prima Donna" (Review) Vince Staples' "Prima Donna" EP may not top his last album, but it shows definite progression. By Patrick Lyons August 31, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Sounwave Interview: TDE in-house producer Sounwave details his contributions to ScHoolboy Q's "Blank Face LP" and explains what sets TDE apart. By Danny Schwartz August 25, 2016
Original Content A Conversation With Nate Fox, The Producer "In The Trenches" Of Chance The Rapper's "Coloring Book" Nate Fox doesn't want to make you a beat, he wants to help you make "the best fucking song." By Trevor Smith October 27, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Zaytoven Interview: Zaytoven speaks on his long history as church organist, the remarkable making of "Beast Mode," and how he's managed to remain a devoted family man while serving the streets with combustible trap beats for the past 15 years. By Danny Schwartz June 22, 2016
Profiles Meet Marc E. Bassy: The Bay Singer Embracing Cali's Expansive Hip-Hop Scene Marc E. Bassy tells us about his days in a boy band, living in Nic Nac's studio, why he's been welcomed by the hip-hop community, and his new "Groovy People" EP. By Angus Walker August 23, 2016
Original Content Mind Palace: The Zen Of Clams Casino Interview: Clams Casino discusses his debut album "32 Levels," his unusual relationship with Lil B, and more. By Danny Schwartz July 18, 2016
Reviews Meek Mill's "DC4" (Review) Meek Mill attempts to bring "Dreams Worth More Than Money"'s ambition back to his mixtapes, but in doing so, sometimes waters down his product. By Patrick Lyons November 02, 2016