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Original Content Trae Tha Truth & Mysonne Aren't Scared: The Duo On Street Life & Community Activism Trae Tha Truth & Mysonne go in-depth on how 2020's BLM protests shaped their new collaborative project, "If You're Scared Stay Inside." By Aron A. March 04, 2021 3.0K Views
Original Content Gucci Mane Co-Sign Or Contract? Analyzing The 1017 Label Track Record Although he's played a role in the careers of many of today's icons, we take a look at the varied fortunes of those who've actually signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label, and why it might all be about to change. By Robert Blair March 03, 2021 49.3K Views
Original Content Yung Joc Talks Pandemic Wedding Planning, Viral RideShare Moment, & New Rick Ross Collab Rap veteran Yung Joc is a man on a mission. He recently sat down with us to talk about leaving "Love & Hip Hop" drama in the past, the importance of celebrities being involved in their communities, and what we can expect from his forthcoming collaborartion with Rick Ross. By Erika Marie March 02, 2021 3.7K Views
Original Content Rise & Grind: Pooh Shiesty On Relationship With Lil Durk & Gucci Mane's Genius 1017 signee & South Memphis native Pooh Shiesty joins us for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind" where he details Gucci Mane's guidance on "Shiesty Season," linking up with Lil Durk after growing up on drill culture, and capitalizing off of the "Big Blrrd’" ad-lib. By Aron A. March 01, 2021 8.6K Views
Original Content Yung Baby Tate: 10 Essential Songs Get to know the 24-year-old Georgia rapper. By hnhh February 28, 2021 1.8K Views
Original Content Dem Jointz Talks Working With Dr. Dre, Producing For Eminem & More Producer Dem Jointz opens up about working in Dr. Dre's inner creative circle, the Compton sound, and the hilarious struggle of leaving the nine-to-five life behind. By Mitch Findlay February 26, 2021 7.1K Views
Original Content All Eminem & 50 Cent Collabs, Ranked As Eminem and 50 Cent remain one of hip-hop's most iconic duos, here is a comprehensive breakdown of every single collaboration they've ever done. By Mitch Findlay February 24, 2021 50.7K Views
Original Content Rise & Grind: Lakeyah On Quality Control Labelmates, 42 Dugg Collab & Nicki Minaj As A GOAT Wisconsin’s slam poet-turned-rapper Lakeyah is still riding high off of the release of her Quality Control debut, “Time’s Up.” She joins us for this week’s edition of Rise & Grind where she details a night out with the City Girls, Pee’s guidance, and manifesting a collaboration with Nicki Minaj. By Aron A. February 22, 2021 6.2K Views
Original Content Who Is Pooh Shiesty? Everything To Know Following the success of Pooh Shiesty's debut mixtape "Shiesty Season," here is everything to know about the Memphis rapper on the rise. By Deja Goode February 21, 2021 11.8K Views
Sports Lakers Vs. Nets Is Shaping Up To Be The Next Great NBA Rivalry The Lakers and Nets are what the NBA needs right now. By Alexander Cole February 20, 2021 2.2K Views
Original Content DJ Khalil On How Kendrick Lamar Influences Him, Dr. Dre Update & Timbaland Controversy DJ Khalil details meeting Dr. Dre at his sister’s birthday party, the art of sampling, working with Kendrick Lamar, and why hip-hop is an extension of jazz music. By Aron A. February 19, 2021 9.7K Views
Original Content Sean Paul Speaks On Beyoncé-Jay-Z Rumors, Dancehall's Clash Culture, & New Album Grammy-winning artist Sean Paul has topped the charts for over two decades and he's returning this year with two new albums. He told us all about the visions and collaborations for the projects & why he's taken on the responsibility of bridging divisions in Dancehall. By Erika Marie February 18, 2021 31.6K Views