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TV Are Stephen A. Smith And "First Take" In Trouble? After kicking Max Kellerman to the curb, "First Take" has been a bit of a mess. By Alexander Cole October 23, 2021
Original Content Kendrick Lamar's Censorship Of "Po-Po" Line At Super Bowl Is A Painful Reminder During the star-studded Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show, Kendrick Lamar didn’t rap the infamous “Alright” line, “we hate po-po,” and the brief silence from that moment was deafening. By Joshua Robinson February 15, 2022
Original Content Big Sean & Kanye West: A Complete History Following an explosive episode of "Drink Champs," we break down Big Sean and Kanye West's relationship in an effort to figure out where it all went wrong. By Robert Blair November 16, 2021
Original Content DJ Khalil On How Kendrick Lamar Influences Him, Dr. Dre Update & Timbaland Controversy DJ Khalil details meeting Dr. Dre at his sister’s birthday party, the art of sampling, working with Kendrick Lamar, and why hip-hop is an extension of jazz music. By Aron A. February 19, 2021
Original Content Sean Paul Speaks On Beyoncé-Jay-Z Rumors, Dancehall's Clash Culture, & New Album Grammy-winning artist Sean Paul has topped the charts for over two decades and he's returning this year with two new albums. He told us all about the visions and collaborations for the projects & why he's taken on the responsibility of bridging divisions in Dancehall. By Erika Marie February 18, 2021
Original Content What Does "Oklama" Mean? Unpacking Kendrick Lamar's New Alias With no shortage of theories online, we look at the potential rationales behind Kendrick Lamar's new "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" era moniker. By Robert Blair April 21, 2022
Reviews Lil Baby Is "Untrapped": Doc Captures His Rise With Help From Young Thug, Gunna & Drake “Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby” will provide fans with an inside look at the rapper's come up from the streets of Atlanta to being one of the biggest artists in hip-hop. By Cole Blake June 14, 2022
Original Content Kanye West Unveils "DONDA" In Atlanta, Without Saying A Word Kanye West's "DONDA" listening event in Atlanta was like nothing anyone could have expected. By Joshua Robinson July 23, 2021
Pop Culture The Rise Of Rage Music A look at the buzzy, raw, and hyper-energetic subgenre of hip-hop that's dominating the decade so far. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 26, 2022
Reviews The Game "DRILLMATIC Heart vs. Mind" Album Review The Game bounces back from retirement with a heavy hitter. By Joshua Robinson August 19, 2022
Original Content Diamond Certified Hip-Hop And R&B Songs: A Complete Guide These are hip-hop's most commercially successful singles of all time. By Robert Blair November 04, 2021
Reviews Shelley FKA DRAM & Westside Boogie Collide For An Unforgettable LVRN Experience At Red Bull SoundClash Shelley and Westside Boogie capped off an exciting Red Bull SoundClash with surprise guest performances from 6lack and Baby Tate. By Joshua Robinson December 02, 2021