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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 Top 15 Kodak Black Deep Cuts A list of some of the obscure gems in Kodak Black's ever expanding back catalog. By Maxwell Cavaseno September 20, 2017
Music “ICEMAN” Episode 4 Is Drake’s Greatest Homage To Toronto Since “Views” Drake turned Toronto into living mythology in the "ICEMAN" finale. From the CN Tower to City Hall to Toronto’s oldest strip club, he reinforced the reach of his influence across the city’s landmarks and identity. By Aron A. May 15, 2026
Pop Culture Tupac's "How Do U Want It" Sparks Controversial Dance Challenge The challenge has gone viral. By Elias Andrews December 11, 2024
Music Rihanna Claps Back At Fan Talking About Her Forehead With Clever Response Rihanna got time today. By Bryson "Boom" Paul January 05, 2025
Music Method Man Asks Fans To Separate Diddy's Downfall From Rap Culture Meth drew a line. By Elias Andrews September 19, 2024
Pop Culture Kanye West's Birth Chart: An Analysis In celebration of Kanye West's 45th birthday, we break down the most important facets of his birth chart. By Hayley Hynes June 08, 2022
Music Playboi Carti Premieres New Music & Brings Out Opium During His Summer Smash Set We're once again deep in the Playboi Carti rumor mill, but regardless of whether an album drops soon, Summer Smash looked amazing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 16, 2024
Music Action Bronson Shows Off Tattoo Collection With Intimate Full-Body Tour Action Bronson has ink for days. By Mitch Findlay August 01, 2018
Music Action Bronson Reflects On Mac Miller Collab "Red Dot Music" Action Bronson connects with Beats 1 Radio to discuss a variety of topics, including his beloved collaboration with the late Mac Miller. By Mitch Findlay July 22, 2020
Music Tommy Richman Under Fire For Rap Grammy Submissions After Claiming He’s Not Hip-Hop Tommy Richman has sparked a debate. By Caroline Fisher October 17, 2024
Music Kodak Black Fans Encourage Him To Get Help After Alarming Livestream Social media users are worried about Kodak Black. By Caroline Fisher January 07, 2025