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Streetwear Instagram Gallery: Dreezy's Hottest Looks Dreezy's been killin' her fashionable get-ups on her rise to fame. By E Gadsby April 14, 2018
Original Content Analyzing The Jay-Z Business Model A month on from achieving the distinction of "hip-hop's first billionaire', we take a look at the credos and cash-ins that put Hov at the top of the pile. By Robert Blair July 17, 2019
Original Content Soulja Boy Vs. Tyga: Biggest Comeback Of 2018 In a world bloated by a reverence for celebrity status, hip hop beef is more bizarre than ever. By Luke Hinz January 17, 2019
Streetwear Instagram Gallery: Hennessy Carolina’s Best Looks The influencer is always Instagram-ready. By Lawrencia Grose January 22, 2022
Profiles Behind The Beat: Swiff D Interview: Swiff D shares insight into his production for Lil Wayne and Kevin Gates, and the incomparable genius of J Dilla. By Trevor Smith September 22, 2016
Original Content Kanye West Vs. The Press: 10 Run-Ins With The Media We take a look back at some of the moments that have defined Kanye West's often tumultuous relationship with the media. By Nikita Rathod April 08, 2014
Original Content #TBT: D'Angelo Revisiting D'Angelo's 1995 "Brown Sugar" and 2000 "Voodoo." By Danny Schwartz October 27, 2016
Original Content Video Game Remakes: 5 Underappreciated Releases From Solid Snake to Vin Diesel, here are 5 underappreciated video game remakes that need more love than they get. By Mike Fugere April 21, 2023
Original Content Why Lil Nas X's Removal From Billboard Country Chart Matters Far from an isolated incident, Lil Nas X's exclusion from the Billboard Country Charts is endemic of a wider problem facing today's hip-hop stars. By Robert Blair April 03, 2019
Reviews Review: Ab-Soul's "Control System" Ab-Soul's new project, "Control System," shows his strength as a wordsmith and his passion for the game, all the while keeping the listener's attention. By Rose Lilah May 18, 2012
Original Content Why The Performances Were The Most Important Part Of The 2018 Grammys Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Dave Chappelle, and Childish Gambino showed the world why hip-hop culture reigns supreme. By Karlton Jahmal January 29, 2018
Movies Rihanna To Star In "The Smurfs Movie": What We Know "The Smurfs Movie" is set to premiere next year, with Rihanna in the lead role. Let's unpack what we know about the animated film. By TeeJay Small April 18, 2024