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Music Jay Worthy, L.A.’s Funk Pusher: On Working With DāM Funk On "Magic Hour," Kendrick Lamar & Bringing Kai Cenat To Compton With the spotlight back on Los Angeles, Jay Worthy and DāM Funk's "Magic Hour" feels like an excellent exploration of the roots of West Coast hip-hop. The Compton rapper talks about the state of West Coast hip-hop after "Not Like Us," Meet The Whoops and giving back to his community. By Aron A. August 01, 2024
Politics Donald Trump's Sour Note: 14 Artists Who've Banned Their Music From His Campaigns Trump has his fair share of musicians who support him, but this list of artists don't want anything to do with the former president. By Erika Marie August 28, 2024
Original Content Parental Advisory: A History Of Sexually Explicit Hip-Hop Once the subject of widespread controversy but now a staple on the Billboard charts, we look at the history of sexually explicit bars and imagery throughout hip-hop. By Robert Blair December 26, 2019
Original Content Everything Dr. Dre Has Produced Since His Last Album Dr. Dre has produced a ton of music in the last 16 years. By Danny Schwartz August 04, 2015
Sports Wrestlemania: Top-10 Main Events In WWE History Take a look back at some of the greatest Wrestlemania main events ahead of WM34. By Kyle Rooney April 08, 2018
Original Content Is This The Death Of SoundCloud Rap? Uncertainty abounds for the platform's progeny. By Luke Hinz November 30, 2018
Original Content Nicki Minaj & Nas' Rumored Relationship: Everything We Know Nicki Minaj and Nas might be falling hard for each other. By Matt F September 14, 2017
Original Content #TBT: Young Nipsey Hussle Revisit Nipsey Hussle circa 2005-2011. By Danny Schwartz September 01, 2016
Pop Culture Candice Swanepoel Net Worth 2023: What Is The Model Worth? Explore Candice Swanepoel's journey from early life to global stardom, her collaborations, and her net worth in 2023. By Jake Skudder August 31, 2023
Crime Why YFN Lucci Was Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison The Fulton County DA has been hard at work prosecuting rappers suspected of engaging in gang violence, with YFN Lucci pleading guilty. By TeeJay Small January 29, 2024
Music Shyne's Self-Titled Bad Boy Records Debut Album Turns 23 The rapper turned politician has had one hell of a life since his debut album dropped in 2000. By Demi Phillips October 30, 2023
Pop Culture Patton Oswalt Net Worth 2024: What Is The Actor Worth? Explore the multifaceted career of Patton Oswalt, a comedian, actor, and writer known for his impactful humor and versatile performances. By Rain Adams May 22, 2024