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Original Content Lupe Fiasco Reveals Features For "Tetsuo & Youth," Praises Joey Bada$$ Lupe Fiasco speaks on the artists featured on his upcoming "Tetsuo & Youth" album, as well as his respect for Joey Bada$$' backpack rap. By Trevor Smith December 18, 2013
Original Content Drakeo The Ruler Always Counted His Blessings: Our Final Interview With The West Coast Staple In one of the rapper's last interviews before his death, Drakeo the Ruler expressed his gratitude for being able to pursue a rap career, and was equally awestruck that he had managed to obtain such a position of power and influence within the west coast specifically. We conducted this interview with Drakeo for our "12 Days of Christmas" series on December 12, 2021, during Rolling Loud, California. By Angela Savage December 22, 2021
Original Content Lil Berete Is A Toronto Star In The Making: On Smoke Dawg's Legacy & International Success INTERVIEW: Lil Berete turned his pain into infectious bangers and now, he's taking it from Regent Park to the world. By Aron A. September 27, 2019
Sports LeBron James & The Lakers: Why They Have To Win Now LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are quickly approaching the end of their championship window. By Alexander Cole August 08, 2020
Original Content ScHoolboy Q's "Habits & Contradictions" Led The Gangsta Rap Revival We reflect on ScHoolboy Q's most compelling project to date, "Habits & Contradictions," ten years later. By Aron A. January 14, 2022
Music Lil Skies Net Worth 2024: What Is The Rapper Worth? Explore Lil Skies' rise to fame, from his early beginnings in Pennsylvania to becoming a renowned rap sensation with a dedicated fanbase. By Rain Adams June 03, 2024
Pop Culture Kathy Griffin Net Worth 2024: What Is The Comedian Worth? Explore the career, controversies, and significant achievements of Kathy Griffin, a towering figure in comedy, whose journey reflects talent. By Rain Adams February 28, 2024
Sneakers Ranking Every Air Jordan From 1 To 14 We ranked every Air Jordan from 1 to 14 based on legacy, design, and cultural impact, ending with the most iconic pair of all. By Ben Atkinson July 11, 2025
Original Content Rise & Grind: Pressa Speaks On Coi Leray "Attachments" Remix, The Loss Of Houdini & More Toronto's Pressa joins us for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind" where he reveals why he chose Coi Leray over Pooh Shiesty for the "Attachments" remix, his love for "Snowfall" and the legacy of the late Houdini. By Aron A. August 23, 2021
TV Yara Shahidi Net Worth 2023: What Is The "Grown-ish" Star Worth? Journey into Yara Shahidi's meteoric rise to fame and fortune, a vivid tale of talent, intellect, and a significant net worth. By Jake Skudder July 11, 2023
Music Valentine’s Day Belongs To Drake: "So Far Gone", "IYRTITL" & Now "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" With the release of "$OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U," Drake once again solidifies his place as the ultimate soundtrack to Valentine’s Day, a role he's masterfully owned for the past 16 years. By Aron A. February 14, 2025
Music G Herbo Plea Deal: What We Know While we await further details of the ongoing case, here is what we know about G Herbo’s plea deal. By Wyatt Westlake July 25, 2023