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Original Content How Compton's Most Wanted Influenced West Coast Hip Hop While N.W.A. was the most commercially successful rap group out of Compton, Compton's Most Wanted also greatly influenced West Coast hip-hop. By Caleb Hardy May 25, 2023
Original Content "De La Soul Is Dead" Turns 32: A Groundbreaking Album We're looking back at De La's innovative sophomore album. Rest In Power, Trugoy! By Erika Marie May 18, 2023
Music Nipsey Hussle's Death: Timeline Of Events We breakdown the events that happened after Nipsey Hussle's untimely death. By Paul Barnes March 01, 2023
Original Content Omerettà The Great Details Desire To Dominate In Fashion & Music In "On The Come Up" The "Sorry Not sorry" hitmaker talks her viral beginnings, plans to take on fashion, and names which legendary rapper is her GOAT. By Erika Marie December 16, 2022
TV Hulu's "RapCaviar Presents" With Tyler, The Creator: Episode 1 Review The season premiere episode of Hulu’s RapCaviar Presents series which is centered around Tyler, The Creator, is reviewed. By Paul Barnes April 06, 2023
Original Content Curren$y Details Alchemist Relationship, Being Inspired By Mase & Jay-Z, Master P Lessons & More Curren$y discusses the evolution of his working relationship with The Alchemist, his biggest takeaway from his time with No Limit & Cash Money, and why he was more lyrically focused than ever on "Continuance." By Aron A. March 30, 2022
Original Content New Music Friday: Latto, Denzel Curry, & Chance The Rapper Snap With New Releases Our New Music Friday round-up. This week's new releases include Latto, Nicki Minaj, Denzel Curry, Chance The Rapper, Nigo, Key Glock, Buddy, 42 Dugg & EST Gee, Sheff G, and much more. By Alex Zidel March 25, 2022
Original Content New Music Friday: NBA YoungBoy, Paper Route Empire, Kanye West, & Shenseea Dominate This week's new music releases include YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Paper Route Empire, 2 Chainz, Kanye West, iann dior, Mach-Hommy, and more. By Alex Zidel January 21, 2022
Viral Britt Barbie's "Period Ahh Period Uhh" TikTok Trend Has Baby Tate, Chlöe, Kali & More Flexing Their Freestyles Yung Miami has made it clear that she doesn't find the trend funny, but millions of others do. By Hayley Hynes September 21, 2022
Streetwear Fear of God Essentials Holiday 2022 Buying Guide Fear Of God Essentials has plenty of amazing pieces for any streetwear lover. By Alexander Cole November 17, 2022
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: Jay Z Still #1 A weekly rundown of what's popping on the Billboard charts. By Chris Tart July 27, 2017
Original Content Staff Picks Playlist (May 27) A playlist of our favorite songs of the past week. By Angus Walker May 27, 2016