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Original Content Hit-Boy's Top 10 Best Beats After another prolific year for the Californian producer, we take a look at some of the finest hip-hop productions that Hit-Boy has ever delivered. By Robert Blair January 11, 2022
Music NBA Youngboy Reactivates Instagram Account Ahead Of "The Last Slimeto" Following a break from social media, NBA Youngboy's official Instagram page is back. By Aron A. August 04, 2022
Music Slim Thug Recalls Learning That Lupe Fiasco's “Hip Hop Saved My Life” Was About Him Slim Thug recently reflected on Lupe Fiasco’s "Hip Hop Saved My Life" and called it a "real dope experience." By Cole Blake July 04, 2022
Music Playboi Carti Talks Influences, Advice For Aspiring Rappers Playboi Carti reveals who he listens to. By Matt F June 27, 2017
Music Lil Baby Flexes His Insane $5M Car Collection The collection is nothing short of impressive. By Madusa S. July 11, 2021
Music The Weeknd Explains Why "Kiss Land" Wasn't "A Label's Type Of Record" The Weeknd reflects on his debut studio album "Kiss Land," addressing some of the criticism the project faced upon its release. By Mitch Findlay August 02, 2021
Original Content 10 Iconic Black-Founded Hip-Hop Labels Whether for their commercial success, artistic significance, or indelible influence and image, these labels change the face of hip-hop. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 23, 2023
Music Tech N9ne Finalizes Divorce, Ex-Wife To Get Over $5k Per Month In Support Tech N9ne is no longer a married man in the eyes of the law. By Matt F November 16, 2017
Music Meek Mill Believes DJ Akademiks Is Responsible For A 90 Percent Decline In His Streams Meek Mill took to X on Monday where he theorized that his declining streams are a result of DJ Akademiks' hate campaigns. By Alexander Cole June 23, 2026
Music Kanye West Fails To Drop "BULLY" Deluxe And Divides The Fanbase Some Kanye West fans hope the "BULLY" deluxe arrives soon, whereas others think Ye never confirmed its release date enough to get hyped. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2026
Music Young Thug Claims Lil Baby Won’t Pick Up His Calls In Apology Letter To His Closest Friends Young Thug’s leaked jail calls have disrupted his friendships with fellow rap superstars such as Future, Migos, Drake, and GloRilla. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 12, 2025
Music Young Thug's Explosive & Emotional Big Bank Interview: 5 Key Takeaways Young Thug spoke to Big Bank on his "Perspektives With Bank" podcast about the YSL RICO trial, his friendships with other rappers, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 09, 2025