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Reviews Pop Smoke "Faith" Review The twenty-song project contains more filler than substance but the highs are a firm reminder of Pop Smoke’s colossal presence. By Aron A. July 26, 2021 6.3K Views
Relationships Instagram Gallery: Lil Durk & India Royale Family Moments "I found her ain't gotta find her no more." By Taya Coates July 25, 2021 5.7K Views
Sports Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Unlikely Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo's journey from a relatively unknown player to one of the all-time greats is a special one. By Alexander Cole July 24, 2021 4.1K Views
Original Content Kanye West Unveils "DONDA" In Atlanta, Without Saying A Word Kanye West's "DONDA" listening event in Atlanta was like nothing anyone could have expected. By Joshua Robinson July 23, 2021 35.2K Views
Original Content Royce Da 5'9" Vs Lupe Fiasco: The Best Bars Royce Da 5'9" and Lupe Fiasco have officially kicked off the first round of a battle, leaving no shortage of bars to unpack and analyze. By Mitch Findlay July 22, 2021 12.3K Views
Original Content Rise & Grind: SoFaygo Talks Signing With Travis Scott's Cactus Jack, Debut Album & More SoFaygo reflects on his meteoric rise hours ahead of his first-ever live performance in Atlanta. By Joshua Robinson July 22, 2021 3.7K Views
Original Content Kanye West's Album Rollout Has Become An Experience We revisit some of Kanye's more convoluted album rollouts in anticipation of "DONDA." By EJ Panaligan July 22, 2021 10.1K Views
Original Content Kid Cudi's Timeless Influence Kid Cudi's ever-evolving discography has objectively shaped the current soundscape of hip-hop. By EJ Panaligan July 21, 2021 8.7K Views
Original Content Wayno Crowns These Modern-Day Hip-Hop Albums As Classics & Dives Into His Come-Up Wayno, host of the new Amazon Music series "Connected," talks modern hip-hop classics, winning over new audiences, and his top-five rappers. By Mitch Findlay July 20, 2021 6.1K Views
Original Content Rise & Grind: Mereba Talks "AZEB," Spillage Village, & Which New Rapper Has GOAT Potential Mereba reflects on the creation of "AZEB," connecting with J.I.D and EarthGang, producing for other artists, and her top five rappers of all time. By Mitch Findlay July 19, 2021 2.7K Views
Original Content Instagram Gallery: BIA The rising female rapper doesn’t miss when it comes to iconic style moments. By Taya Coates July 18, 2021 7.8K Views
Original Content 6 New Artists You Should Hear We highlight six new names to add to your playlists, including Igwe Aka, Will Hill and King Khali. By Rose Lilah July 16, 2021 5.2K Views