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Original Content Kanye West's "Yeezus": An Audacious Experiment 7 years later, Kanye West's "Yeezus" shines as a boundary pushing experiment. By Noah John June 18, 2020
Original Content What Happened To Rakim's Aftermath Album With Dr. Dre? In one of hip-hop's greatest cases of "what could've been," we revisit Rakim's brief spell on Dr. Dre's Aftermath label and why the "Oh My God" album never surfaced. By Robert Blair March 24, 2020
Music Charleston White Says He Doesn't Feel Bad For King Von: "I Don’t Ride With Demons" Charleston White expressed no empathy while discussing King Von with DJ Akademiks on his "Fresh & Fit" podcast. By Cole Blake August 07, 2022
Original Content Kali Is Rap's Next "It" Girl Kali speaks on making "toxic hits," going on tour with Latto, women rappers out-performing the men, and much more for a special Women's History Month interview. By Alex Zidel March 14, 2022
Music DaBaby Reflects On The Deaths Of His Father & Brother It as been a rough past few years emotionally for Baby. By Thomas Galindo December 01, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Pressa Speaks On Coi Leray "Attachments" Remix, The Loss Of Houdini & More Toronto's Pressa joins us for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind" where he reveals why he chose Coi Leray over Pooh Shiesty for the "Attachments" remix, his love for "Snowfall" and the legacy of the late Houdini. By Aron A. August 23, 2021
Music Kid 'N Play Were Teased By Ice Cube For Cleaning Up Lyrics On N.W.A. Tour Kid recalled touring with the gangsta rap group and being told by city officials that they couldn't use swear words during their set. By Erika Marie February 12, 2021
Music Mac Bre-Z Recalls 2005 Moment When She Was Punched By Gucci Mane Gucci's former collaborator detailed what led up to the viral incident. By Erika Marie December 17, 2020
Music Kash Doll Admits To Having Gotten Plastic Surgery: "I'm Not Ashamed" Kash Doll has no shame in her cosmetic enhancement game. By Chantilly Post September 24, 2019
Pop Culture DMX Has Forgiven His Mother For Physically Abusing Him As A Child: "I Love My Mama" DMX is in a new issue of GQ magazine. By Erika Marie September 24, 2019
Music Mathew Knowles: Jagged Edge Members Sexually Harassed Beyonce & Kelly Rowland Mathew Knowles has spilled some tea. By Chantilly Post December 10, 2019
Music Isaiah Rashad Defended By TDE's Punch After Rapper Cracks Distasteful Joke Punch fired off praise for Jay-Z before a rapper named Jahmed used the opportunity to make Isaiah Rashad's recent controversy a punchline. By Erika Marie April 08, 2022