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Original Content How Is Hip-Hop Handling The Issue Of Mental Health? The hip-hop community has long turned a blind eye to mental health, but the stigma is gradually beginning to unravel. By Luke Hinz October 03, 2018
Original Content Masters Of Cadence: The Art Of "Voice" In Hip-Hop Lyricism and flow are essential tools, but which rappers have truly mastered the art of "voice?" By Mitch Findlay October 02, 2018
Reviews Lil Wayne "Tha Carter V" Review Upon escaping Purgatory, Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" is enjoying the simple pleasures of Earth. By Mitch Findlay October 01, 2018
Reviews Lupe Fiasco "DROGAS Wave" Review Lupe drops his strongest effort since "The Cool," enough to erase our memories of "DROGAS Light." By Karlton Jahmal October 01, 2018
Original Content Top Tracks: Lil Wayne & XXXTentacion's "Don't Cry" Hits #1 The XXXTentacion-featuring "Don't Cry" from Lil Wayne's "Carter V" debuts at #1. By Patrick Lyons October 01, 2018
Original Content Hip-Hop's Obsession With The "Classic" Album Why the hip-hop community worships Nas' "Illmatic" and how the album's classic status has shaped the direction of the genre By Luke Hinz October 01, 2018
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Original Content Who Is Saweetie? Everything You Need To Know The Bay Area and Sacremento native is an on-the-rise rapper to watch. By Joseph Coffey-Slattery September 30, 2018
Original Content Kanye West Bowing To Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" Is A Sign Of Time-Honored Respect Kanye West has learned to stand toe-to-toe with Lil Wayne, if nothing else. By Devin Ch September 29, 2018
Original Content Here's Why Gabrielle Union & Dwayne Wade Are #CoupleGoals Gabrielle & Dwayne swear their not #couplegoals but these photos prove other wise. By E Gadsby September 29, 2018
Original Content Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V:" Where Mischief & Maturity Intersect The third stage of Lil Wayne's illustrious career has been set: from goon, to goonie, to gooniest." By Devin Ch September 28, 2018
Original Content Lil Durk Is Ready For A Major Comeback: Talks "STTS 3", Kanye West Criticism & More INTERVIEW: Lil Durk chops it up with us about "Signed To The Streets 3," his departure from Def Jam, Kanye West, Fredo Santana & more. By Aron A. September 28, 2018