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Original Content Classic Rotation: Gang Starr's 'Hard To Earn' We revisit Guru and DJ Premier’s 1994 classic "Hard To Earn," released 22 years ago today. By Chris Tart March 08, 2016
Original Content Mood Music: Hip-Hop/R&B Songs For Every Mood In this list, we look at the best songs for every mood. By Layne Weiss September 19, 2014
Original Content Griselda & 50 Cent's Collab Marks A Major Milestone In Gangsta Rap Griselda is carrying on tradition with dignity, integrity, and pure unapologetic grit. By Mitch Findlay November 26, 2019
Original Content The Game's Explicit Kim Kardashian Bars Contradict His Earlier Lyrics The Game's recent bars spell a deviation from the once-cited "bro code." By Mitch Findlay January 25, 2019
TV Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2: Willow Smith, Bella Hadid & More Rihanna debuted her "Savage X Fenty Vol. 2 Show" last night, and we've put together a gallery of the night's most memorable looks. By Noor Lobad October 02, 2020
Original Content How Should 50 Cent Respond To Young Buck's Diss Tracks? With Young Buck going on the offensive, 50 Cent has a choice to make. By Mitch Findlay June 26, 2019
Original Content The Misunderstood Genius Of Vince Staples The North Long Beach rapper remains as controversial and intriguing as ever. By Luke Hinz April 23, 2018
Sports 10 NBA Players We Wish Played During The Vine Era RIP Vine. By Kyle Rooney October 28, 2016
Original Content Classic Rotation: Outkast's "ATLiens" We take a look back at OutKast's "ATLiens" on the day of its release, 19 years ago. By Chris Tart August 27, 2015
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip Hop Instagram Recap (Oct 10-16) Looking back at some of the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week. By Danny Schwartz October 17, 2015
Original Content 5 Things We Want From Kid Cudi's "Speedin' Bullet To Heaven" We lay out five things we'd like to see happen on Kid Cudi's album "Speedin’ Bullet To Heaven." By Patrick Lyons August 03, 2015
Original Content 6 Things We Learned From Kendrick Lamar's Interview With Flying Lotus FlyLo talks with Kendrick Lamar, giving us insight on his album, among other things. By Chris Tart April 10, 2015