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Original Content Ladies First: Tinashe On Major Label Limitations, Not Being Respected Creatively As A Woman & More We're launching our "Ladies First" series with a compelling interview with Tinashe. The alternative multi-genre singer opens up about the obstacles she's faced, the importance of keeping women on her team, advice she received from Madonna, and why artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Normani, and Chlöe x Halle deserve praise. By Erika Marie March 07, 2022
Music T.I. Responds To Lil Yachty's Declaration That Young Thug & Future Are "The Greatest" T.I. had some nice things to say about fellow Atlanta rappers Young Thug and Future after Lil Yachty declared that they were "the greatest." By Lynn S. July 19, 2020
Profiles Behind The Beat: Sounwave Interview: TDE in-house producer Sounwave details his contributions to ScHoolboy Q's "Blank Face LP" and explains what sets TDE apart. By Danny Schwartz August 25, 2016
Music XXXTentacion's "A Helping Hand" Charity Event Hands Out 1000 Lunches XXXTentacion's charitable acts continue in his honor. By Matthew Parizot June 25, 2018
Music Nia Riley Speaks On "Marriage Boot Camp" Physical Altercation With Soulja Boy Riley also said she would never fake her emotions for ratings. By Erika Marie March 04, 2019
Reviews With Lil Wayne & T-Pain’s “T-Wayne," Rap History's Lost Page Is Taped Back In Place Though incomplete, the T-Wayne project is a necessary reference point for an influential time in both artists' careers. By Trevor Smith May 24, 2017
Original Content Everything You Need To Know About Lil Pump 16-year-old Lil Pump has emerged as the hottest rapper on SoundCloud. By Danny Schwartz April 26, 2017
Music XXXTentacion’s “Jocelyn Flores” Goes Double Platinum XXXTentacion's "Jocelyn Flores" record has gone double platinum. By Kevin Goddard January 15, 2018
Original Content Dr. Dre, The Great Instrumentalist A defining musical mind unlike any other, Dr. Dre has long showcased a deep understanding of using different instruments, be it piano, guitar, bass, or violin. By Mitch Findlay January 06, 2021
Music Drake Is Slowly Walking Again 5 Weeks After Surgery For the first time in five weeks, Drake confirms that he's been taking "confident steps," a promising sign in his road to recovery. By Mitch Findlay December 07, 2020
Original Content Which Age Range Is The Creative Prime? What drives an artist to craft a classic record? By Mitch Findlay February 04, 2020
Music Playboi Carti's Backstage Rider Revealed: A Cereal & Tea Fiend What would you put on your tour rider? By Mitch Findlay April 16, 2019