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Original Content Wendy Williams' Divorce: Lauren Lake On Mistress' Gifts, Addiction & More (Exclusive) INTERVIEW: "Paternity Court" judge Lauren Lake gives us legal insight on Wendy Williams' divorce proceedings. By Alex Zidel April 22, 2019
Original Content Eve & Dr. Dre Forged The Ruff Ryders & Aftermath Alliance Eve and Dr. Dre developed a strong and surefire chemistry, forging an alliance between two great hip-hop dynasties. By Mitch Findlay April 28, 2020
Original Content Valentine's Day Massacre: The All-Essential XXX-Rated Playlist These 8 essential tracks will put you in the endzone this Valentine's Day. By Devin Ch February 14, 2019
Original Content The Very Common Predicament Of Lil Uzi Vert The story of Lil Uzi Vert being held hostage by his record label is serious, but it's all too common among young artists. By Patrick Lyons January 17, 2019
Original Content Rise & Grind: Dro Kenji On Internet Money Partnership, Being Influenced By XXXTentacion & SoundCloud Rap Dro Kenji speaks about his new project "F*ck Your Feelings," getting established with Internet Money, and more for "Rise & Grind." By Alex Zidel July 12, 2021
Original Content 10 Toronto Rappers To Watch A quick list of dope rappers to keep on your radar from Toronto. By Anders Marshall November 30, 2017
Original Content A Short History Of Hip-Hop "Star Wars" References A brief history of the best "Star Wars" hip-hop references of all-time. By Karlton Jahmal December 18, 2017
Original Content #TBT: Mixtape Big Sean Revisiting a few standouts from Big Sean's mixtape era (2007-2012). By Danny Schwartz December 22, 2016
Reviews Chris Brown's "Heartbreak On A Full Moon:" A Complete Guide A handy guide to help you listen to Chris Brown's ambitious new album, "Heartbreak on a Full Moon." By E Gadsby November 12, 2017
Original Content Pusha T's "Daytona": The Most Savage Bars If you know, you know. By Karlton Jahmal May 28, 2018
Reviews Steez Day 2018: Joey Bada$$, Mick Jenkins & More Honor The Late Capital Steez The legacy of Capital STEEZ was celebrated in the biggest "Steez Day" festival yet. By Richard Bryan July 09, 2018
Original Content Is Nicki Minaj Really The "Bad Guy"? Dissecting Her Two New Songs Nicki Minaj and Cardi B continue to remain uniquely linked, but are fans seeing smoke where there's no fire? By Mitch Findlay April 12, 2018