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Original Content #TBT: Immortal Technique Revisiting the work of Immortal Technique, who hasn't released an album in nine years. By Danny Schwartz June 01, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Isaiah Rashad Tracks 10 of the best songs by TDE youngblood Isaiah Rashad. By Danny Schwartz September 18, 2016
Original Content Poetic License: The Art Of Writing For the nerd in every hip-hop fan, we take a close look at the idea of "poetic license," and how an MC is able to bend or completely ignore standard grammar rules because of it. By Rose Lilah April 17, 2015
Reviews 21 Savage, Offset & Metro Boomin "Without Warning" Review Metro Boomin pulls out all of the stops for a relentlessly fun, horror-themed tape. By Patrick Lyons November 03, 2017
Original Content 5 Hip-Hop Power Struggles HotNewHipHop takes a look at five different hip-hop power struggles, and who eventually came out on top. By Audrey N. April 03, 2014
Reviews Review: Tinashe's "Aquarius" "Aquarius" is the soft and sexy album debut from 21-year-old Tinashe. After parting with the girl pop group The Stunners, this young star proves a lot with a solid full-length effort. By Chris Tart October 06, 2014
Reviews Lil Uzi Vert's "The Perfect Luv Tape" (Review) Lil Uzi Vert's mixtape formula runs a little dry on "The Perfect Luv Tape," but his future's still undeniably bright. By Patrick Lyons August 06, 2016
Pop Culture The Joe Budden Podcast: A History Of Highs & Lows There's a lot to unpack here. By Noor Lobad September 16, 2020
Original Content Tee Grizzley's "Scriptures" Is His Greatest Work Yet: How Getting Off Parole & Timbaland Helped Shape The Album INTERVIEW: Tee Grizzley details his new album, ushering in a new era of Detroit rap, Kanye West, YNW Melly, and challenging himself with Timbaland's production. By Aron A. June 07, 2019
Sneakers Why Is The Air Jordan 1 So Important To Sneaker Culture? Discover why the Air Jordan 1 is so important to sneaker culture, from its rebellious roots to its impact on hype and sneaker trends. By Ben Atkinson July 07, 2025
Reviews Tyler, The Creator "DON'T TAP THE GLASS" Review Even though Tyler, The Creator is running it back rather than pushing it forward, "DON'T TAP THE GLASS" is nonetheless immediate and joyous. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 21, 2025
Original Content Akademiks Vs. TDE Punch: Breaking Down The Feud Akademiks and Punch once again got into it on X following the spat between Nicki Minaj and SZA, but why are they beefing? By Devin Morton July 19, 2025