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Original Content 10 Essential Hit-Boy Productions This week's 10 essential tracks feature puts the spotlight on the hitmaker himself, Hit-Boy. By Devon Jefferson March 26, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Ski Mask The Slump God Tracks Get familiar with one of South Florida's leaders of the new school, Ski Mask the Slump God. By Devon Jefferson September 17, 2017
Music Royce Da 5'9" Addresses Eminem & Joe Budden's Falling Out; Budden Responds Royce Da 5'9" elaborates on why Joe Budden's "Untouchable" comments caused some friction in the Shady camp. By Mitch Findlay March 14, 2018
Original Content Nelly Vs. T.I.: Who Had The Better Debut Album? This week, Nelly's "Country Grammar" squares off against T.I.'s "I'm Serious." By Mitch Findlay October 25, 2017
Original Content Top 10 UK Artists To Watch In 2018 An overview of who to start paying attention to when it comes to the bubbling UK hip-hop scene. By Dhruva Balram February 07, 2018
Reviews Fabolous Vs. Jadakiss: Who Had The Better Verse? ("Friday On Elm Street" Edition) Both Jadakiss and Fabolous are lyrical monsters, but who came with the stronger verses on their joint offering, "Friday on Elm Street"? By Karlton Jahmal December 01, 2017
Music Logic's "Everybody" Album Cover Artwork Is Full Of Easter Eggs Logic worked with longtime associate Sam Spratt to sprinkle some clues on his album cover. By hnhh April 25, 2017
Music Kanye West Had Courtroom In Stitches After "N***** In Paris" Joke During Copyright Trial Kanye West is currently in the midst of a copyright trial involving his album, "DONDA," but that isn't stopping him from cracking jokes. By Alexander Cole May 07, 2026
Music PlaqueBoyMax Reflects On NBA YoungBoy Calling Out His "Slime Cry" Criticism PlaqueBoyMax is generally a big fan of NBA YoungBoy's music, but he drew YB's ire for not liking a particular "Slime Cry" album cut. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2026
Music Joe Budden Gets Hilarious Response After Asking If Drake Will Diss Him On "ICEMAN" Drake's "ICEMAN" drops on Friday, and with the album closer than ever, Joe Budden wants to know if he's catching strays. By Alexander Cole May 11, 2026
Music Foolio's Mother Mocks His Convicted Killers After Guilty Verdict Four men were recently convicted for the murder of Foolio, with a fifth suspect also being found guilty on lesser manslaughter charges. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2026
Music Jahna Sebastian Accuses Swizz Beatz Of Kidnapping Daughter And Rape Jahna Sebastian, ex-partner of Swizz Beatz, also recently accused him and Alicia Keys of enabling their daughter Nicole's bad habits. By Zachary Horvath March 19, 2026