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Original Content Word Up: Joint Projects In Hip-Hop Becoming A Trend <p>A recent trend that has surfaced in hip-hop is to do collaborative projects with another artist. I'm not saying that artists haven't done this before, I'm saying that it's become a trend. Arguably two of the greatest, Kanye West & Jay-Z, may have gotten this trend going when they dropped <strong>Watch The Throne</strong>. That was definitely a successful collab that everyone was (and still is, it seems) pumped about. And now there have been rumours of a lot of other joint efforts coming up (and some have already dropped). By Rose Lilah February 23, 2012
Original Content Mulatto Says It's "No Cap" On Gucci Mane Wanting To Sign Her But He Was Too Late From "The Rap Game" to becoming the first solo female rap act from Atlanta to go Gold, Big Latto is out here manifesting her childhood dreams. Up next, she has her sights set on a collaboration with Nicki Minaj. By Aron A. October 22, 2020
Original Content The LOX & Diddy's Bad Boy: A Complete History Fresh from annihilating Dipset at Verzuz, we reflect on The Lox's ill-fated spell at Diddy's Bad Boy Records. By Robert Blair August 06, 2021
Original Content Why Does Everyone Think Lil Uzi Vert Is The Devil? "Do What I Want" or "Do What Thou Wilt"? Getting to the bottom of the absurd Satanic conspiracy theory surrounding Lil Uzi Vert. By Patrick Lyons June 12, 2017
Original Content Vic Mensa Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Vic Mensa's talent reverberates through his bank account, as his impressive net worth cements his status as a hip-hop force. By Jake Skudder February 20, 2024
Original Content Tyler, The Creator's Evolution: From "Bastard" To "Flower Boy" With "IGOR"'s imminent arrival, we took a look at the musical and lyrical growth of Tyler, The Creator and the shifts in his artistry. By Robert Blair May 14, 2019
Wrestling Austin 3:16: The Hell-Raising History Of Stone Cold Beloved by casual fans and diehards around the world, delve into the fascinating career of "The Texas Rattlesnake" By Robert Blair September 15, 2019
Original Content Coachella 2019: Top 5 Moments Coachella, condensed into the top 5 moments. By Karlton Jahmal April 16, 2019
Profiles Bali Baby Says Nicki Minaj/Cardi B Beef Will "Fall Back" On Female Rappers In "On The Come Up" Bali Baby talks female rappers, dream collaborations and more in "On The Come Up." By Aron A. February 06, 2019
Original Content Young Thug Vs. Future: Who Had The Better Verse? Weigh in on this week's debate of "Who had the better verse?" Thug vs Future. By Anders Marshall February 08, 2018
Original Content 11 Buzzing Producers You Should Know These are buzzing beatmakers who are up next. Start paying attention. By Luke Hinz April 16, 2018
Original Content How Can Rolling Loud Compete With Festivals Like Coachella & Lollapalooza? What does the future have in store for the hip-hop festival? By Noelle Perkins April 17, 2018