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Original Content URL's Eric Beasley Discusses Drake & Caffeine Partnership, The Importance of Battle Rap, "AGS2," & More Beasley provides a detailed introduction to the Ultimate Rap League (URL), discusses Drake's involvement, explains the importance of battle rap in today's Hip-Hop culture, and reflects on some of the greatest battles in URL history. By Joshua Robinson April 15, 2022
Original Content How J. Prince Achieved "OG" Status Now that he's laying down the law on a regular basis, it's time for a refresher course on how J. Prince became one of hip-hop's most formidable figures. By Robert Blair March 15, 2019
Original Content Rapping OffBeat: 5 Songs That Showcase How It's Done Rapping off-beat is a growing trend. Here are five songs that show what it's all about. By Jibril Yassin December 21, 2018
Original Content 10 Beats By Nav That Bang Here are ten beats by Nav worth banging. By Anders Marshall November 15, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Dave East Tracks A Dave East primer before you dive into "Kairi Chanel." By Danny Schwartz October 02, 2016
Reviews Frank Ocean's "Blonde" (Review) Frank Ocean's "Blonde" is worth the wait in every way imaginable. By Patrick Lyons August 25, 2016
Original Content Breakout Artists Of 2014 Here are 15 artists who broke out in big ways this year. By Patrick Lyons December 15, 2014
Original Content Top 10: Pusha T Tracks For this week's Top 10, we take a look at Pusha T's best solo work. Yeuck. By hnhh November 10, 2014
Reviews Review: Vince Staples' "Summertime '06" Vince Staples offers us the haunting truths behind his sunny days in California with "Summertime '06" By Eve Stern July 03, 2015
Music Rappers Like 21 Savage: Metro Boomin, Future, Offset, Kodak Black & More Explore the soundscape of rappers who echo 21 Savage's style, including Metro Boomin, Future, Offset, Kodak Black, and Lil Baby. By Jake Skudder June 26, 2023
Music Pusha T & Travis Scott Beef, Unpacked Pusha T's issues with Travis Scott stem from the "Utopia" rollout, specifically the content of Drake's verse on "Meltdown." By Aron A. June 20, 2025
Music What Is Justin Bieber's Best-Selling Album? Delve into the lasting impact of Justin Bieber's album that redefined pop music with its introspective approach and innovative sound. By Rain Adams November 14, 2023