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Original Content 3 New Artists You Should Hear It's that time again. Finally. By Rose Lilah March 29, 2019
Original Content Can Hip-Hop Stop The Violence In Chicago? Over Memorial Day weekend Chance The Rapper started the #SaveChicago campaign to curb violence in the "Windy City." With more meaningful new artists coming from that region than ever before, can there be a unified movement for peace in the streets of "Chiraq?" By Jake Rohn July 16, 2014
Society Run The Jewels' "RTJ3" (Review) "RTJ3" is the moment when Killer Mike and El-P's blend of political messages and dick jokes begins to feel slightly awkward. By Patrick Lyons January 05, 2017
Original Content Classic Rotation: Busta Rhymes' "The Coming" Busta Rhymes' solo debut "The Coming" turns 20 today. By Patrick Lyons March 26, 2016
Original Content Rick Ross' Baby Mama Briana Camille: Top 10 Sexiest Instagram Pics Get acquainted with Rick Ross' baby mama. By Matt F September 06, 2017
Reviews Review: Freddie Gibbs' "ESGN" After a decade in the industry and a slew of mixtapes, Freddie Gibbs is finally ready to show and prove with he release of his highly anticipated "ESGN" album By Iva Anthony July 02, 2013
Profiles Meet Maxo Kream: Houston's Next-Up Maxo Kream talks "Maxo 187," collabs and his ever-evolving flow. By Patrick Lyons July 29, 2015
Reviews YG's "4Real 4Real" Review YG's fourth album is a concise effort that pays homage to a fallen friend-- but does it also position him along the West Coast elite? By Maxwell Cavaseno May 31, 2019
Original Content Why We Need Another Childish Gambino Album 'Awaken, My Love!' is a great project, but we can't let 'Bino retire on an R&B album. By Karlton Jahmal December 07, 2017
Original Content Tory Lanez Reveals Collaboration With ASAP Ferg, Speaks On Debut Album Tory Lanez chops it up about his lengthy mixtape run, his upcoming debut album (and the single attached to it), as well as a "crazy record" with ASAP Ferg. By Rose Lilah March 28, 2016
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Kevin Gates Is Leveling Up Kevin Gates is living his best life, physically and mentally. By E Gadsby September 28, 2019
Original Content Analyzing The Megan Thee Stallion Business Model As one of 2019's breakout stars, we examine how Megan Thee Stallion put a "Hot Girl Summer" high on the industry's agenda. By Robert Blair July 24, 2019