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Original Content Chief Keef's Musical Evolution In 10 Songs A retrospective analysis of the storied history and ever-changing music of the irreplaceable Chief Keef. By Maxwell Cavaseno July 24, 2018
Original Content Pusha T & Kanye West's "What Would Meek Do?": A Lyrical Analysis Pusha T and Kanye West are out here asking the important questions. By Mitch Findlay May 25, 2018
Profiles Reason Reveals Lessons Learned From Kendrick Lamar In "On The Come Up" Reason talks signing to TDE, working on the "Black Panther" soundtrack & more in the latest "On The Come Up" episode. By Aron A. December 05, 2018
Original Content Young Thug Is A Modern-Day Picasso Is Young Thug a Cubist? By Sanibel Chai January 16, 2019
Original Content Nicki Minaj Vs. Cardi B: A Complete Timeline Nicki Minaj and Cardi B's escalating tension did not begin overnight. By Kiana Knight September 14, 2018
Reviews Earl Sweatshirt "Some Rap Songs" Review Earl no longer "puts the 'ass' in assassin," instead turning inward to create an avant-garde rap masterpiece. By Patrick Lyons December 08, 2018
Original Content Top Tracks: Kanye West's Divisive New Releases Sit Atop Our Chart Kanye West's two new songs top the chart while Post Malone has a big showing elsewhere in the top ten. By Patrick Lyons April 30, 2018
Original Content Tyler, The Creator, Megan Thee Stallion & Denzel Curry Conquer The "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. By Devin Ch May 18, 2019
Original Content Kid Cudi Track Bracket: Vote For Your Favorite Song What's your favorite Kid Cudi song of all time? By Alex Zidel October 07, 2019
Original Content An Immortal Legacy: A Conversation With "L.A. Originals" Mister Cartoon & Estevan Oriol EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Following the release of Netflix's "L.A. Originals," Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol detail the making of the documentary, Chicano artwork, and what it meant to work with Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant. By Aron A. May 17, 2020
Original Content Tyler, The Creator's Musical Evolution In 4 Stages Defining the 4 musical stages of Tyler the Creator, Rap's Renaissance Man. By Michael Kawaida January 28, 2020
Reviews A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Reaches For NYC Crown With "Artist 2.0": Review ALBUM REVIEW: With a No. 1 album already on his resume, Boogie fuels the "King of New York" debate with "Artist 2.0" - but is there fire behind the gas? By Michael Kawaida February 18, 2020