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Original Content Heat In These Streets: Atlanta's New School Atlanta has long been home to some of the game's most talented acts. Nowadays, Rae Sremmurd, Migos, and Rich Gang's Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan are representing their city on a major scale as the leaders of ATL's new school. By Mike Philson November 17, 2014
Original Content Top Tracks: January 2 - January 8 Tyga and Kanye West break into the number one spot this week. By Patrick Lyons January 09, 2017
Sports Is Conor McGregor Following Mike Tyson's Path To Self-Destruction? As he continues to spiral out of control, we look at whether Conor McGregor is heading down the same dark path that once destroyed "Iron" Mike. By Robert Blair August 23, 2019
Reviews Tierra Whack's "Whack Factory" Showcases Her Artistry In All Its Bizarre Glory Despite a literal slip-up, Tierra Whack entertained the masses at RBMF. By Alex Zidel December 01, 2019
Original Content Why Lil Uzi Vert Should Drop "Lil Uzi Vert Vs. The World 2" Right Now We just really want a new body of music from Lil Uzi Vert. How bout you? By Narsimha Chintaluri June 14, 2018
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (June 26) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden June 26, 2015
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: June 27 A look at this week's rap sales and chart placements. By Trevor Smith June 28, 2015
Profiles Pardison Fontaine Explains How Cardi B "Deebo'ed" Him & Kanye West's Process In "On The Come Up" Pardison Fontaine talks dynamic with Kanye West, his friendship with Cardi B, and more in "On The Come Up." By Mitch Findlay January 09, 2019
Original Content 10 Rappers We Want To See Live With The Roots This is who we'd like to see The Roots back up in concert. By Chris Tart March 31, 2015
Original Content The Best Hip-Hop Songs Of November (On Spotify) Winter is coming, but our Fire Emoji playlist stayed red-hot in November. By Matt F December 03, 2017
Original Content 5 Dope Tracks From Episode 2 Of OVO Sound Radio Episode 2 of OVO Sound Radio was rife with hidden gems. By Danny Schwartz July 27, 2015
Sports Best Movies Based On Iconic Athletes Legends deserve to have their stories told, and with precise skill and emotion, the stories of the following athletes represent their athleticism with accuracy and amusement. By Molly Byrne April 26, 2023