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Original Content WTF Are “Album Equivalent Units?" Streaming Numbers Explained Ever wondered what "album-equivalent" units and "pure sales" were all about? We've got you covered. By Robert Blair August 27, 2019
Reviews Fabolous "Summertime Shootout 3" Review Five years on from his last studio album, Fabolous transfers mixtape prowess of recent times into a mainstream record to be reckoned with on the riveting "Summertime Shootout 3" By Robert Blair December 06, 2019
Original Content Frank Ocean's "Blonde" Is More Than A Career-Defining Album That's a pretty f*cking fast three years flew by. By Alex Zidel August 20, 2019
Original Content Unraveling Lil Wayne & Birdman's Lengthy Road To Reconciliation After reuniting on the Juvenile-assisted "Ride Dat," we survey Lil Wayne and Birdman's bitter feud to pinpoint what went wrong and how their bond was finally repaired. By Robert Blair September 19, 2019
Original Content Tyga Found His Perfect Hit-Making Formula Tyga remains hot through the start of 2019, proving he's one of the best in the game right now. By Matt F May 01, 2019
Original Content Your Memorial Day Edition "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Featuring YG, J. Cole & Beast Coast Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. By Devin Ch May 25, 2019
Original Content 50 Cent Vs. Ja Rule Beef: How It Started One of hip-hop's most legendary wars began with chain-snatchings, thrown punches, diss tracks, and studio stabbings. By Mitch Findlay July 26, 2019
Politics How Music Can Shape Our Politics: From Kendrick Lamar To N.W.A. Politics and music have always existed hand-in-hand. By Cole Blake July 26, 2019
TV "Power" Season 6 Premiere Recap: Ghost Vs. Tommy Showdown The war begins. By Karlton Jahmal August 26, 2019
Reviews Vince Staples Is A Visionary: Examining His Boldest Step Yet Taking a closer look at the first episode of "The Vince Staples Show" and the accompanying music. By Sanibel Chai August 27, 2019
Original Content Fifty Grand Is The Trans Artist Making All The Experimental Soundcloud Jams You Love INTERVIEW: Fifty Grand discusses his transition and the most difficult part about being trans in today's music industry. By Rose Lilah June 25, 2019
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Rappers And Their Cute AF Dogs An Instagram Gallery filled with puppies, because everything is better with puppies. By E Gadsby January 04, 2020