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Original Content Top Tracks: A$AP Rocky, Gucci Mane & 21 Savage's "Uncle Drew" Cut Hits #1 Tory Lanez nabs three of this week's top ten songs; Rocky, Gucci and 21's "Cocky" debuts at #1. By Patrick Lyons February 19, 2018
Politics The Message: Exploring The Importance Of A Mature Rapper Artists like Jay-Z, Nipsey Hussle, and Royce Da 5'9" have ushered hip-hop into an age of enlightenment. By Noelle Perkins April 04, 2018
Original Content Happy 50th Birthday, E-40: The King Of Slang A brief overview of 40 Water's contributions to the slang lexicion. By Danny Schwartz November 15, 2017
Original Content 10 Most Influential Hip-Hop Movies Of All Time These movies influenced hip-hop culture, and the way America views it today. By Karlton Jahmal October 01, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Juelz Santana Tracks Check out the essential tracks playlist chronicling the career of Harlem Hall of Famer and Dipset legend Juelz Santana. By Devon Jefferson March 19, 2017
Reviews Vic Mensa's "The Autobiography" (Review) Vic's proper debut is full of potential, but refuses to settle on a cohesive musical direction. By Richard Bryan August 06, 2017
Original Content Why Hip Hop Suddenly Loves Heavy Metal Metal culture is more visible in hip hop than it's ever been, even if nobody in hip hop's listening to it. Denzel Curry, Robb Banks, and metal illustrator Mark Riddick weigh in on this recent phenomenon. By Patrick Lyons October 07, 2016
Original Content 20 Rap Albums That Need Marvel Variants Albums by Action Bronson, Young Thug, and more that deserve attention from Marvel's hip hop variants series. By Patrick Lyons October 29, 2016
Profiles Meet Lotto Savage AKA "Don Slaughter," Ready To Blow Up Like 21 Less than a year after discovering music, Lotto Savage is ready to blow. We talked to the Slaughter Gang member about taking inspiration from 21 Savage, his "Don Slaughter" mixtape, his forthcoming "Lotto Krueger" tape, and the possibility of a "Freddy vs. Jason" project between him and 21. By Angus Walker August 30, 2016
Reviews ASAP Mob's "Cozy Tapes Vol. 1" (Review) "Cozy Tapes Vol. 1" is the anti "Lord$ Never Worry" -- a fun, easy listen that doesn't make sacrifices to showcase all of the group's members. By Patrick Lyons November 11, 2016
Original Content 10 Essential Sango Hip Hop & R&B Tracks 10 of the greatest production feats from Soulection stalwart Sango. By Danny Schwartz May 29, 2016
Original Content 5 Rappers Who Got Sober Five rappers who kicked their drug and alcohol habits. By Danny Schwartz July 20, 2016