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Original Content Ice Cube's "Amerikkka's Most Wanted" Turns 33 Ice Cube shocked the hip-hop world 33 years ago with "Amerikkka's Most Wanted," going after N.W.A. while blending East and West Coast rap. By Caleb Hardy May 17, 2023
Pop Culture Lil Wayne Reflects On Iconic 100+ Feature Run In 2007 With Missy Elliott Artists who worked with Weezy in '07 include Ja Rule, Kanye West, and R. Kelly. By Hayley Hynes May 09, 2023
Music Hip Hop 50th Anniversary Countdown: Year 4 1976 Explore the evolution of Hip Hop in 1976, a pivotal year marked by innovative music, the birth of breakdancing, and emerging fashion trends. By Jake Skudder June 11, 2023
Music Fivio Foreign Shoots Down Chain-Snatching Rumor Fivio has confirmed that the chain never left his neck. By Noah Grant June 08, 2023
Music Bun B Thought His First Phone Call From Jay-Z Was A Prank Call After the UGK legend realized it was actually Hov, they built a masterpiece and released "Big Pimpin'." By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 13, 2023
Music Vince Staples: Redefining West Coast Rap Here's a look at Vince Staples' influence on West Coast rap today. By Josh Megson July 12, 2023
Music Benny The Butcher Breaks Down Who Owns Griselda Records Benny The Butcher says Conway is still Griselda, even if he isn't directly signed to the label. By Aron A. March 09, 2022
Numbers Kanye West Is The Only Rapper To Chart On Billboard For 19 Consecutive Years Kanye West's longevity is irrefutable. By Taiyo Coates January 27, 2022
Music Dr. Dre's "2001" & Eminem's "Curtain Call" Return To The Top 10 Of The Billboard 200 Chart Dr. Dre's "2001" and Eminem's "Curtain Call" returned to the top 10 of the Billboard 200 Chart following the Super Bowl half-time show. By Brianna Lawson February 19, 2022
Music Quando Rondo Thinks Someone In His Circle Snitched On Him "Paperwork done open my eyes," Quando Rondo claims. By Caroline Fisher November 08, 2023
Music Mariah Carey Net Worth 2023: What Is The "All I Want For Christmas" Singer Worth? Explore Mariah Carey's journey to a staggering net worth in 2023, from record sales to business ventures, in this insightful article. By Jake Skudder November 24, 2023
Music Beyoncé Best Bars: 7 Times The Superstar Flexed Her Rap Skills Queen Bey has held her own rapping alongside the likes of Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z. By Demi Phillips January 02, 2024