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Reviews J. Cole's "4 Your Eyez Only" (Review) "4 Your Eyez Only" overcomes an ambitious concept and a couple of awkward moments to stand as J. Cole's best album. By Patrick Lyons December 15, 2016
Reviews Ab-Soul's "Do What Thou Wilt." (Review) Ab-Soul showcases a split worldview on his new cut, "Do What Thou Wilt." Soulo takes his self-titled advice, and lets his strengths shine instead of experimenting for variety’s sake. By Anders Marshall December 16, 2016
Music Drake Receives Icy New OVO Chain From Ben Baller “Hermes link, ice blue mink.” By Kevin Goddard April 03, 2017
Music Tupac Was A Crip Before Suge Knight Cursed Him, Daz Dilinger Says Tupac Shakur was a Crip before joining Suge Knight's -- a known Blood -- Death Row camp, according to Daz Dillinger. By hnhh April 03, 2017
Music Kodak Black Is Reportedly Losing Out On $300K For Cancelled Shows Kodak Black is reportedly losing out on $50K per show. By Kevin Goddard March 04, 2017
Music BET's "The New Edition Story" Is Their Highest Rated Premiere In 5 Years Have you been following the miniseries about the legendary R&B group? By hnhh January 26, 2017
Music Chance The Rapper Explains Signature "3" Hat In Interview With Katie Couric Watch Chance the Rapper's 15-minute interview with Katie Couric at Harold's Chicken Shack in Chicago. By Danny Schwartz February 28, 2017
Original Content Migos Radio Freestyles, Ranked Ranking the Migos radio freestyles from worst to best. By Danny Schwartz January 26, 2017
Original Content Top 10 Hottest R&B Albums Of 2021 We count down the top 10 hottest R&B albums of 2021. By Rose Lilah December 08, 2021
Original Content Paul Wall & Termanology Talk Joint Album, Getting A 30-Year Old Pete Rock Beat & More Paul Wall and Termanology explain how fate led them to collaborate with Pete Rock, American-made cars vs. foreigns, and Statik Selektah's role in bringing them together. By Aron A. April 08, 2022
Music NBA YoungBoy Producer Claims Rapper Is Taking 6 Month Break: "#HealingTime" The producer suggests YoungBoy won't be seen or heard from for six months. By Erika Marie January 21, 2022
Music Cordae Shows Off Classic Mercedes Benz, Says New Album Is "Coming Sooner Than You Think" "The Lost Boy" rapper pulled up in a 50-year-old Benz with the scoop on his new album. By Taylor McCloud October 26, 2021