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Original Content On The Come Up: GoldLink For this week's edition of OTCU we head to the DMV to peek inside the mind of the elusive GoldLink. By hnhh October 23, 2014
Reviews Review: Bobby Shmurda's "Shmurda She Wrote" EP Bobby Shmurda has undeniable star power and a strong ear for production, but "Shmurda She Wrote" leaves more technical (and sociological) questions than definitive answers. By Kahron Spearman November 14, 2014
Original Content Ebro Darden’s Firing Brought His Grudges Back To The Surface After Ebro Darden’s Hot 97 exit, old feuds and criticisms resurfaced, fueling new debates about his legacy in Hip Hop. By Erika Marie December 17, 2025
Sneakers Ranking The Best New And Upcoming Air Jordan 5 Releases This is why these modern classics keep the AJ5 legacy alive. By Ben Atkinson August 21, 2025
Politics Is Pharrell Apolitical, Tone-Deaf Or Spineless? Pharrell's recent comments on politics and DEI paint him as selectively political, and those choices reveal contradictions shaped by financial privilege, corporate entanglements, and blind spots around structural inequity. By Aron A. November 27, 2025
Sneakers The 8 Worst Air Jordan 3 Colorways Of All Time Chaotic designs and forgettable retros make up the list of the worst Air Jordan 3 colorways ever released. By Ben Atkinson October 12, 2025
Sneakers The 10 Greatest Air Jordan 3 Colorways of All Time The Air Jordan 3 is arguably one of the greatest sneakers of all time, and we're ranking its top 10 colorways ever. By Ben Atkinson October 02, 2025
Original Content Rah Ali’s Drama Didn’t Begin Or End With Nicki Minaj Loyalty turned public when the fallout between Rah Ali and Nicki Minaj exposed the tension behind one of Hip Hop’s most visible friendships. By Erika Marie November 03, 2025
Original Content Kevin McCall & Chris Brown's Most Memorable Collaborations The nostalgic mixtape era of R&B featured a sound Kevin McCall helped build with Chris Brown. These tracks still hold the weight, despite their scandals and tense relationship. By Erika Marie October 23, 2025
Relationships Summer Walker’s Dating History: From London On Da Track To Rico Recklezz Her high-profile romances often cause a stir, but that doesn't stop Summer Walker from sharing her relationships—the good, bad, and ugly. By Erika Marie March 24, 2025
Music Young Thug's Explosive & Emotional Big Bank Interview: 5 Key Takeaways Young Thug spoke to Big Bank on his "Perspektives With Bank" podcast about the YSL RICO trial, his friendships with other rappers, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 09, 2025
Music "The Death Of Slim Shady": The 7 Best Bars From Eminem Whether tackling the Diddy scandal, obsessing over controversy or addressing the state of hip-hop, Eminem’s pen feels right at home. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2024