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Original Content Hip Hop's Best Cult Classic Films These classic movies should be on any Hip Hop heads’ watchlist. By Demi Phillips May 23, 2023
Music Bas Pens Heartfelt Tribute To His Late Mother: "Rest Easy Now" The Dreamville rapper chose to remember the good times. By Elias Andrews April 24, 2024
Tech Drake & The Weeknd's AI Song No Longer Grammy Eligible Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. cleared up confusion among disgruntled music lovers ahead of the weekend. By Hayley Hynes September 08, 2023
Music What Is Trip Hop? Dreamy Depths Of Downtempo Grooves The psychedelic subgenre of Hip Hop has long offered a trippy alternative to the mainstream sound. By Demi Phillips January 02, 2024
Music Crazy Town Bandmate Shifty Shellshock's Official Cause Of Death Revealed The lead singer was just 49. By Zachary Horvath September 25, 2024
Music Missy Elliott Rolls Out Like An Autobot For Viral Coachella Set Missy Elliotts performed all her hits at this year’s Coachella Festival. Her classic songs are “Supa Dupa Fly,” “Hot Boy,” and “Work It.” By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 12, 2025
Streetwear Kendrick Lamar Named Chanel Brand Ambassador Kendrick Lamar cannot be stopped right now as he's now going to help highlight Chanel's upcoming eyewear endeavor. By Zachary Horvath April 21, 2025
Sports Nav Reschedules Hometown Concert So Fans Can Watch Raptors In NBA Finals Nav has pushed back his Toronto concert to July. By Alex Zidel June 05, 2019
Music Aubrey O'Day Sends Loving Message To Cassie Before Diddy's Sentencing Aubrey O'Day has long been vocal about her disdain for Diddy, whether it's her own accusations or supporting the stories of folks like Cassie. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2025
Music Fridayy's Melodic Journey: Rising Star Making Waves Fridayy is starting his career in a major way, producing and singing for big names, signing to Def Jam, and releasing his debut EP. By Wyatt Westlake June 28, 2023
Music The Alchemist Announces New EP "Flying High 2," Drops "Nothing Is Freestyle" The Alchemist's new EP is coming soon. By Caroline Fisher October 25, 2023
Music 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominees: Megan Thee Stallion Leads The Pack The 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards air on October 15. By Caroline Fisher September 18, 2024