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Original Content JAY-Z & Kanye West’s “Murder To Excellence” Is Painfully Wise, A Decade Later Reflecting on the relevancy of the lyrical themes in “Murder To Excellence,” ten years later. By EJ Panaligan August 19, 2021 26.9K Views
Relationships Who Is Brittany Renner? Here's the rundown on the social media vixen also known as a "Bundle of Brittany." By Taya Coates August 18, 2021 103.1K Views
Original Content Ludacris Talks Favorite New Punchline Rappers & ATL Hip-Hop Evolution Fresh off joining forces with Jif Peanut Butter and switching it up on his new single "Butter.ATL," Ludacris reflects on his latest creative partnership, his new music, and the importance of experimenting with flow. By Mitch Findlay August 17, 2021 8.1K Views
Reviews Lil Wayne's UPROAR Fest Stuns Crowd With Surprise Guests: Big Sean, The Game & More Lil Wayne brought out The Game, Wiz Khalifa, and Big Sean during his "UPROAR" Festival this past weekend. By Karlton Jahmal August 16, 2021 19.2K Views
Original Content Money Man: 12 Essential Songs We highlight twelve must-listen songs from the prolific rapper, Money Man. By Rose Lilah August 15, 2021 9.3K Views
Sports Is It Too Soon For Zion Williamson To Give Up On The Pelicans? The Pelicans' recent roster moves are a bleak reminder of the team's future. By Alexander Cole August 14, 2021 5.1K Views
Original Content 30 Years Of Cypress Hill: Sen Dog Talks DJ Muggs, Young Alchemist, & Making A Classic Debut On the 30th anniversary of "Cypress Hill," we caught up with Sen Dog to discuss the group's origin story, the vision of DJ Muggs, and his long history with The Alchemist. By Mitch Findlay August 13, 2021 3.4K Views
Reviews Nas "King's Disease II" Review Nas and Hit-Boy's "King's Disease II" is a nostalgic and masterfully painted portrait of rap royalty. By Mitch Findlay August 12, 2021 25.6K Views
Original Content YNW Melly's New Album "Just A Matter Of Slime": Everything We Know "Just A Matter Of Slime" will be YNW Melly’s second full-length release since his arrest. By Joe Abrams August 11, 2021 8.5K Views
Original Content DJ Kool Herc Reflects On Hip-Hop's 48th Birthday On hip-hop's 48th birthday, we connected with the culture's founding father DJ Kool Herc, who made history at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue. By Mitch Findlay August 11, 2021 3.1K Views
Original Content Big Boi Is Wide Awake Big Boi is ready to wake up the masses with his next album "The Big Sleepover," a collaborative effort with Sleepy Brown. By Mitch Findlay August 10, 2021 9.7K Views
Original Content Jay-Z & Kanye West Ended Bachelorhood On A High Note On "Watch The Throne" On "New Day," Kanye and Jay reflected on their legacies beyond the grave; an open letter to the hypothetical heirs of the throne By Aron A. August 08, 2021 5.7K Views