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Original Content Stephen A. Smith Loves Being On The Wrong Side Of History He’s made a career out of speaking loudly, but at what cost? Stephen A. Smith’s commentary often mirrors the very systems we’re fighting to survive. By Erika Marie January 15, 2026
Relationships Fetty Wap & Masika Kalysha's Relationship Timeline A look at how love, reality TV, and absence shaped a decade-long public standoff between Fetty Wap and Masika Kalysha—and the child in the middle. By Erika Marie January 16, 2026
Sneakers Ranking The 10 Best Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 Lows Ranking the top 10 Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 Low collaboration and breaking down what makes each signature Travis shoe special. By Ben Atkinson January 09, 2026
Music Drake Hit With A RICO? Everything You Need To Know About The Latest Lawsuit Against Stake, Drake & Adin Ross This one is just the latest in a series of lawsuits against the online gambling platform that Drake and Adin Ross have promoted heavily in recent years. By Aron A. January 06, 2026
Original Content 50 Cent’s Past Abuse Allegations Resurface After Diddy Documentary As 50 Cent's Diddy doc goes viral, his own history of abuse allegations resurfaces, including cases still unfolding in court. By Erika Marie December 13, 2025
Original Content HNHH Holidays: 15 Festive Films Starring Your Favorite Rappers & R&B Icons There’s something familiar about seeing Hip Hop holiday movies where the faces & voices reflect the culture, even if the plot is a tad corny. By Erika Marie December 22, 2025
Politics The Politics Of 50 Cent & Ja Rule's Beef: How Hip-Hop Mobilized Zohran Mamdani’s Victorious Mayoral Campaign Some might say he vibes more with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ "Empire State of Mind" than Billy Joel’s "New York State of Mind," but if his victory proves anything, like Jadakiss, Zohran Mamdani is truly outside with the streets that built New York. By Aron A. November 12, 2025
Original Content Desiigner's Tragic Downfall Is On The Verge Of Becoming An Epic Comeback Story Desiigner is an artist who has experienced the highs and lows of the music industry, and now, a comeback has potential. By Alexander Cole October 29, 2025
Streetwear The 7 Most Outrageous Sp5der Pieces From crystal-covered tracksuits to neon web hoodies, these are the wildest Sp5der pieces Young Thug’s brand has ever dropped. By Ben Atkinson October 23, 2025
Music Everything We Know About Earl Sweatshirt's New Album "Live Laugh Love" Earl Sweatshirt gave fans a mysterious but quickly rewarding preview of his next album, and it seems both novel and nostalgic. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 18, 2025
Sneakers The 7 Best Hip Hop x Air Jordan 4 Collabs Explore the connection between hip hop and sneakers with this list of the best Air Jordan 4 collaborations tied to rappers. By Ben Atkinson August 06, 2025
Original Content RIP Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness’ Haunting Influence On Hip-Hop Rest In Peace to the Prince of Darkness. By Aron A. July 23, 2025