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Original Content Quiz: How Well Do You Know Gucci Mane? How much do you know about Gucci Mane? By Mike De Leon October 19, 2015
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 Reborn: Why 2019 Is Kid Cudi's Time To Shine After the most tumultuous period of his public life, the stars have aligned for Kid Cudi to reclaim his rightful spot among the elite in 2019 By Robert Blair January 01, 2019
Original Content "BODIED" Presents: The Best Rap Battles Of All Time Familiarize yourself with some of the most legendary tilts in battle rap history. By Mitch Findlay October 30, 2018
Original Content Does Drake's "Omertá" Put Him Back In The "Best Bars" Discussion? Drake's "Omertá" reminded the masses what he's capable of, but is it enough? By Mitch Findlay June 18, 2019
Pop Culture The Rise Of Rage Music A look at the buzzy, raw, and hyper-energetic subgenre of hip-hop that's dominating the decade so far. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 26, 2022
Original Content The Game Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore The Game's 2024 net worth, understand his journey to wealth through music, acting, and business, and his impact on hip-hop. By Jake Skudder January 18, 2024
Reviews Review: Skeme's "Ingleworld 3" L.A. Rapper Skeme releases his anger on "Inglewood 3" with ease and effortlessness. Will he scare new fans away, or shock the world? By Maxwell Cavaseno November 17, 2015
Sports Pro Wrestling's 10 Biggest Behind-The-Scenes Scandals Revisit ten of the backstage moments that rocked WWE and pro wrestling to the core. By Robert Blair February 20, 2019
Original Content We Asked 21 Savage, Tory Lanez, 2 Chainz & More About Christmas & New Year's Eve Merry Christmas!! We ask some of your favorite rappers their favorite thing about Christmas and their New Year's plans. By Rose Lilah December 25, 2017
Original Content Top Tracks: Lil Wayne & XXXTentacion's "Don't Cry" Hits #1 The XXXTentacion-featuring "Don't Cry" from Lil Wayne's "Carter V" debuts at #1. By Patrick Lyons October 01, 2018
Original Content Regional Rankings 2017: Best Cities & Regions In Hip Hop This Year Which regions of the country had the hottest scenes this year? By Patrick Lyons November 28, 2017