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Music Joey Bada$$ Keeps His Lyrics And His Nails Well Manicured Joey Bada$$ is living his best life possible. By Alex Zidel April 05, 2018
Profiles Behind The Beat: DJ Swish For the latest edition of Behind The Beat, 23-year-old producer DJ Swish tells us how he ended up playing a vital role in the making of YG's "Still Brazy." By Angus Walker August 12, 2016
Music Hit-Boy Discusses Origins Of Hits Since '87 Label The rising producer and rapper was interviewed during SXSW. By hnhh March 17, 2013
Music Iggy Azalea Speaks On The Idea Of "Old White Men" Dictating Hip-Hop Culture & Music Iggy Azalea talks about the idea of old White men dictating hip-hop culture, and explains why she doesn't think it's true. By Rose Lilah May 02, 2013
Music Tits 'N Explosions A bass-heavy project from rising LA emcee Nocando. For those unfamiliar, he founded the Hellfyre Club, was the 2007 Scribble Jam champion and is a Low End Theory host. Standout tracks include “Smile,” “You Know” and "Secrets." This is Nocando's debut on the site, and we recommend you get familiar. By hnhh May 15, 2013
Profiles Behind The Beat: Reazy Renegade Meet the man behind Ace Hood's "Starvation" series: We the Best producer Reazy Renegade. By Angus Walker October 21, 2015
Music HoodyBaby Charged In Connection To Alleged Nightclub Assault With Chris Brown Chris Brown was recently arrested in the United Kingdom and charged with one count of grievous bodily harm. By Caroline Fisher May 17, 2025
Music Daylyt Shares Ominous Picture Of Capital STEEZ Amid Joey Badass Beef Capital STEEZ is the late Pro Era rap partner of Joey Badass, who is currently in a lyrical war with Daylyt and Ray Vaughn. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2025
Music Sean Kingston Speaks Out Following His Guilty Verdict In Fraud Case Sean Kingston previously showed love to his mother Janice Turner after the court also found her guilty of various counts of fraud. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 31, 2025
Music Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys Haven't Argued In 15 Years, Claims The Singer Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz first met as teenagers in the 90s before beginning a relationship in 2008 after years of friendship. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 22, 2025
Music 2 Chainz Calls Out Employee Who Allegedly Stole Everything From One Of His Businesses 2 Chainz may have recently released the "Life Is Beautiful" album, but life is also pretty hard sometimes. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 20, 2025
Music Andrew Schulz Shares Compelling Theory About Kanye West’s Offensive Behavior During his recent appearance on Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast, Andrew Schulz discussed Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 13, 2025