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Original Content Classic Rotation: The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Life After Death" The Notorious B.I.G. predicted his own death and conquered the world on "Life After Death." By Patrick Lyons March 25, 2017
Reviews Review: Young Thug's "Barter 6" Will Thugger's new mixtape-album tip the scales in his favor, finally? Probably not. By Nicholas DG April 22, 2015
Reviews Review: Earl Sweatshirt's "I Don't Like Sh*t, I Don't Go Outside" Earl Sweatshirt's latest album is a druggy, introspective vision from one of rap's most distinctive young voices. By Chris Tart March 29, 2015
Original Content Valentine's Day Hip-Hop Couple Goals Let's celebrate love. By Phelisha Cassup February 14, 2018
Original Content Smothered & Covered: 6 Great Moments In Hip Hop X Waffle House History Waffle House is the best. By Danny Schwartz May 18, 2016
Original Content Old Head Vs. New: Understanding Hip Hop's Generation Gap What is at the root of the schism between older artists and the next generation? By Luke Hinz April 03, 2018
Original Content Why Comedy Rap Is Always Considered "Less Than" Can comedic rap ever escape the asterisk beside its name? By Sanibel Chai November 16, 2018
Reviews Kids See Ghosts "Kids See Ghosts" Review Kid Cudi and Kanye West find musical equivalency on divergent emotional paths. By Devin Ch June 14, 2018
Original Content Rap Is Therapy: Songs For Your Mental The most therapeutic rap songs. By Sanibel Chai November 03, 2019
Sneakers Top 10 Sneakers Releasing In November: Yeezys, Kyrie 5, Air Jordan 1 "ROY" & More November sneaker release guide to get you ready for the Holiday season. By Kyle Rooney November 05, 2018
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip-Hop Instagram Recap (April 2) Drake, Amber Rose, Big Sean, and Jhene Aiko were active on the 'Gram this week. By Mike De Leon April 02, 2016
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: June 27 A look at this week's rap sales and chart placements. By Trevor Smith June 28, 2015