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Original Content "Gangsta Grillz" Mixtapes: Best Projects, Ranked DJ Drama's "Gangsta Grillz" mixtape series is one of hip hop's most iconic runs. Here is a list of the best mixtapes, ranked. By Wyatt Westlake May 11, 2023
Original Content Zaytoven Explains How Dr. Dre & Master P Inspired His Production, Dives Into DJ Quik & MC Eiht's Beef Zaytoven sits down with HNHH for another in-depth interview on his roots in producing, his early influences from Master P to Dr. Dre, and where he sees the future of the culture heading. By Aron A. February 12, 2021
Original Content Hip-Hop Photographers You Should Follow On Instagram These photographers act as gatekeepers into the daily lives of your favorite rappers. By Jae Pascal July 28, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Action Bronson Tracks 10 different flavors from the Mr. Wonderful rapper Action Bronson. By Devon Jefferson August 20, 2017
Music Baby Keem Reveals Tracklist & Features For New Album "Ca$ino" Baby Keem has unveiled the tracklist for his new album "Ca$ino" which has to have 12 tracks and is likely to be an AOTY contender. By Alexander Cole February 10, 2026
Music Selena Gomez Ripped By Fans For Watching Knicks Game At Beyonce Concert Selena Gomez attended Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour but had her eyes on the NBA as well, much to the chagrin of fans. By Devin Morton May 28, 2025
Music Kanye West Claims He And Playboi Carti "Beat Women" In Unhinged Tweets Kanye West is not slowing down his social media rants. He's actually ramping them up and making even more bold allegations. By Elias Andrews March 18, 2025
Music 50 Cent Doubles Down After Jimmy Henchman Denies Prison Attack The beef between 50 Cent and Jimmy Henchman goes back decades, so this back and forth over prison attack claims is unsurprising. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2026
Music Soulja Boy Unleashes On Kai Cenat Over His “Hate Wall” Soulja Boy is almost always beefing with someone, and this week, he appears to have set his sights on Kai Cenat. By Caroline Fisher March 19, 2026
Music Young Thug Slammed For Hard R's With White Cover On New Album "UY SCUTI" Young Thug already drew mixed reactions with a "whiteface" cover art for the new album "UY SCUTI," but its opening track deepened the divide. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 26, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Named Billboard's Best Female Rapper Of All Time Over Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, & More Billboard used various criteria to make their selection of Nicki Minaj, including cultural impact, longevity, and more. By Cole Blake April 08, 2025
Music "Michael" Biopic Sparks Debate Over Whether 2Pac's Film Was The Worst Ever The "Michael" biopic will be hitting theaters on April 24, 2026, but it's already being panned by critics. By Cole Blake April 22, 2026