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Original Content The Art Of "Illmatic": Exploring Nas' Duelling Realities A thematic exploration of one of hip-hop's most enduring images, the cover of Nas' debut album "Illmatic." By Sanibel Chai February 12, 2020
Music Billie Eilish Puts Paprazzi Who Booed Her In Their Place Billie calls out "the grown men that booed me and called me a 'little bitch'". By Noah C November 23, 2019
Original Content How Mac Miller's "Red Dot Music" Unlocked His True Potential How Mac Miller reinvented himself, took control of his narrative and his legacy while on a collision course with tragedy. By Michael Kawaida January 14, 2020
Relationships Instagram Gallery: It's Jayda Cheaves' Year Lil Baby’s ex, Jayda Cheaves, is having herself one hell of a year. By Taya Coates May 23, 2021
Numbers Lil Tjay & 6LACK Earn A Platinum Single With 'Calling My Phone' The smash-hit has officially moved 1 million units, earning the duo a Platinum certification. By Madusa S. April 13, 2021
Music Death Row Singer Refutes Keyshia Cole's Claims About Tupac Leaving Label Danny Boy says Tupac would have never told a teenage Keyshia Cole anything of the sort. "He ain't told her sh*t," he says. By Erika Marie June 02, 2021
Music Kanye West's "MBDTF" Turns 10, Fans Debate Best Song Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" continues to elicit a ton of debate. By Alexander Cole November 22, 2020
Streetwear Everyone Is Wondering How Kanye West Feels About Playboi Carti's New Merch Playboi Carti released a new merch collection ahead of "Whole Lotta Red" with upside-down crosses, satanic symbols, and other vampire references. By Alex Zidel December 22, 2020
Music DJ Khaled & Travis Scott Connect Amidst "Album Mode" With his upcoming project "Khaled Khaled" around the corner, DJ Khaled 's call with Travis Scott fuels hope for a new collab. By Mitch Findlay March 11, 2021
Music Death Row Co-Founder Michael "Harry-O" Harris Thanks Trump For Pardon The rap mogul helped fund the famed label and in his first interview since being released, he speaks about his regrets of being involved in the drug game. By Erika Marie January 26, 2021
Music Lil Baby Announces New Music Lil Baby is getting back in his bag with new music featuring EST Gee. By Alex Zidel February 23, 2021
Numbers Kanye West Isn't As Rich As Reported, According To Forbes Forbes estimates Kanye West is actually worth $1.8 billion, not $6.6 billion as reported by various publications. By Alex Zidel March 18, 2021