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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
Original Content 50 Cent's "The Massacre" Is Almost Diamond But Still Underrated Today marks the fifteenth birthday of 50 Cent's best-selling classic "The Massacre," an album forever cast in the shadow of its predecessor. By Mitch Findlay March 03, 2020
Original Content LGBTQ+ Artists Are Changing Hip-Hop: Frank Ocean, Young M.A, & More From Frank Ocean to Taylor Bennett, Young M.A and Quay Dash, LGBTQ+ artists are making a difference. By Alex Zidel June 10, 2019
Music Syleena Johnson Says She No Longer Performs R. Kelly-Produced Hit In America Syleena Johnson officially retired her 2001 fan-favorite R&B single "I Am Your Woman" following the R. Kelly sex abuse controversy. By Keenan Higgins February 08, 2020
Music Tory Lanez Says He Ran Up On Dax As A Source Of "Entertainment" Tory Lanez explains why he pulled up on Dax. By Aron A. February 15, 2019
Music Young Thug's Mansion Is Reportedly Selling For $1 Million Below Original Asking Price The evaluation on Young Thugger's ATL mansion took a hit when inspectors caught wind of a building defect. By Devin Ch May 01, 2019
Music El-P Ties The Knot With Longtime Girlfriend Emily Panic Congratulations to El Producto and Emily Panic. By Mitch Findlay October 18, 2018
Original Content 50 Cent's Most Savage Moments Towards His "Other" Son Sometimes, 50 Cent takes his trolling too far. By Alex Zidel December 19, 2018
Music Eminem's "Killshot" Beat Was Originally Produced For Giggs IllaDaProducer explained how "Killshot" came about By Aron A. November 16, 2018
Music Mariah Carey Goes No. 1 On Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums With "Caution" Mariah Carey is back at No. 1. By Milca P. December 01, 2018
Music Jay Z’s Mom Gloria Carter To Receive Special Recognition At GLAAD Media Awards Gloria Carter will be recognized next month at the GLAAD Awards for her coming-out story on Jay Z's song "Smile." By Kevin Goddard April 26, 2018
Reviews Wiz Khalifa "Rolling Papers 2" Review Although there isn’t anything egregious about "Rolling Papers 2," it could have been improved with a more focused sense of direction. By Richard Bryan July 17, 2018