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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
Pop Culture All About Elijah Schaffer: The Podcaster Who Insulted Halle Bailey Black Twitter doesn’t play about Princess Halle. By Demi Phillips March 19, 2024
Music Drake & Top5 Beef? A Brief History Of Their Relationship It appears that Top5 is no longer rocking with Drake. By Aron A. December 09, 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
Sneakers Top 7 Air Jordans That Deserve A Retro From forgotten OGs to slept-on fan-favorite exclusives, here’s our list of the 7 most overdue Jordan retros. By Ben Atkinson October 26, 2025
Original Content Desiigner's Tragic Downfall Is On The Verge Of Becoming An Epic Comeback Story Desiigner is an artist who has experienced the highs and lows of the music industry, and now, a comeback has potential. By Alexander Cole October 29, 2025
Original Content Every Jay-Z Era Had A Purpose Every shift in Jay-Z’s sound marked a shift in the industry. This is how each era built the man and the myth. By Erika Marie November 05, 2025
TV Philip Michael Thomas Net Worth 2024: What Is The "Miami Vice" Icon Worth? Delve into Philip Michael Thomas's illustrious career, from his iconic role in "Miami Vice" to his ventures in music and theatre. By Rain Adams April 24, 2024
Original Content Drake Tours, By The Numbers: A Complete Ranking Of Box Office Revenue Drake has been on several different tours since 2010, and this is a look back at the enormous numbers he's racked up over the years. By Devin Morton August 16, 2025
Reviews Mobb Deep "Infinite" Review "Infinite" is a proper send-off for Mobb Deep. Eight years after Prodigy’s death, Havoc recreates their familiar universe, honoring posthumous verses while showcasing his own evolution alongside The Alchemist. By Aron A. October 15, 2025
Music Who Is D4vd? Everything We Currently Know About The Singer Amid Ongoing Investigation Amid the ongoing investigation into a dead body recovered from his Tesla, this is everything we know about the singer D4vd so far. By Devin Morton September 19, 2025
Original Content Chris Brown Can't Be Canceled, Regardless Of Your Outrage As Chris Brown and Usher announce a new tour, debate around cancel culture and accountability has returned again. By Erika Marie May 08, 2026