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Original Content Every Jay-Z Era Had A Purpose Every shift in Jay-Z’s sound marked a shift in the industry. This is how each era built the man and the myth. By Erika Marie November 05, 2025 3.8K Views
Original Content Top 8 Artists Who Could Battle Jay-Z In A Verzuz Who could truly go song-for-song with Jay-Z on a Verzuz stage? We break down the artists with the catalog, legacy, and cultural weight to stand with Hov. By Erika Marie November 04, 2025 7.6K Views
Original Content Rah Ali’s Drama Didn’t Begin Or End With Nicki Minaj Loyalty turned public when the fallout between Rah Ali and Nicki Minaj exposed the tension behind one of Hip Hop’s most visible friendships. By Erika Marie November 03, 2025 1.8K Views
Sneakers Ranking The Top 7 Kendrick Lamar Sneaker Collaborations We rank Kendrick Lamar sneaker collaborations, featuring Nike and Reebok shoes that reflect his artistic legacy and cultural impact. By Ben Atkinson November 02, 2025 3.0K Views
Sneakers Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: Who Has The Better Sneaker Collabs? Drake and Kendrick Lamar both left their mark on sneaker culture, but who really had the better collabs? We break down their top releases. By Ben Atkinson October 30, 2025 1.8K Views
Original Content Desiigner's Tragic Downfall Is On The Verge Of Becoming An Epic Comeback Story Desiigner is an artist who has experienced the highs and lows of the music industry, and now, a comeback has potential. By Alexander Cole October 29, 2025 3.9K Views
Original Content Iggy Azalea Got Dissed By Some Of Hip Hop’s Biggest Names Legends didn’t just side-eye Iggy Azalea, they named her. Here's a breakdown of her critics and what they said. By Erika Marie October 29, 2025 3.3K Views
Original Content The History Of 50 Cent & Diddy Proves This Was Never Just Beef The decades-long feud between 50 Cent and Diddy wasn't just petty. We're taking a look back at the allegations, memes, and tense moments. By Erika Marie October 28, 2025 2.6K Views
Sneakers Top 7 Air Jordans That Deserve A Retro From forgotten OGs to slept-on fan-favorite exclusives, here’s our list of the 7 most overdue Jordan retros. By Ben Atkinson October 26, 2025 4.0K Views
Original Content Dave Blunts: The Rapper Who Has Become Hip-Hop's Most Desperate Edgelord Dave Blunts started his career as a meme in the underground. Now, he is a household name known for writing some of Kanye West's most offensive songs. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2025 3.0K Views
Original Content Kevin McCall & Chris Brown's Most Memorable Collaborations The nostalgic mixtape era of R&B featured a sound Kevin McCall helped build with Chris Brown. These tracks still hold the weight, despite their scandals and tense relationship. By Erika Marie October 23, 2025 3.8K Views
Streetwear The 7 Most Outrageous Sp5der Pieces From crystal-covered tracksuits to neon web hoodies, these are the wildest Sp5der pieces Young Thug’s brand has ever dropped. By Ben Atkinson October 23, 2025 548 Views