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Original Content Who Had The Better Verse: Chris Brown Vs. Tyga ("Fan Of A Fan 2" Edition) This week, we decide to pit good friends and frequent collaborators Tyga and Chris Brown one-on-one for "Fan of a Fan 2" edition. By Carl Lamarre June 15, 2015
Original Content Classic Rotation: Juvenile's "400 Degreez" Our "Classic Rotation" series revisits classic albums on the anniversary of their release. Today we take a look at Juvenile's classic album, "400 Degreez", which dropped sixteen years ago on November 3, 1998. By Glennisha Morgan November 03, 2014
Original Content 9 Creative Rappers You Should Know About Check out a list of nine rappers who are unique and exceptional at what they do. By Rose Lilah November 01, 2012
Sports Gilbert Arenas' Gambling Arrest & 5 Other Major Controversies Gilbert Arenas is a polarizing figure, and his recent arrest has only added to that. These are some of his biggest controversies. By Devin Morton August 01, 2025
Pop Culture Who Is Rymir Satterthwaite? The Man Who Just Dropped His Paternity Lawsuit Against Jay-Z Rymir Satterthwaite recently dropped his paternity lawsuit against Jay-Z. But who is he, and why has he been in court since 2010? By Devin Morton July 29, 2025
Original Content Is Kai Cenat’s Vivet Pivot Performative? Kai Cenat’s pivot from Twitch to fashion has sparked praise and criticism. The performative nature of his content is now under the microscope. By Erika Marie January 22, 2026
Original Content Has Hip Hop Outgrown The Grammys? Every year the Grammys return and so does the frustration. Now, Hip Hop might be too far ahead for the Academy to catch up. By Erika Marie January 28, 2026
Original Content Big U RICO Case: The Murder Allegations Involving Rayshawn Williams The purported "Godfather of Hip Hop" Big U faces federal RICO charges tied to fraud, extortion, & the murder of 21-year-old Rayshawn Williams. By Erika Marie April 04, 2025
Original Content Who Is Scar Lip? New York's Femcee Taking Over The Game Rising from a troubled childhood, Scar Lip is becoming one of the hottest upcoming emcees—and rap GOATs agree she's next in line. By Chris Mobley May 15, 2023
Original Content The Weeknd's Biggest Hits: From "Losers" To "Blinding Lights" The Weeknd may be rebranding, so what are his biggest hits to date? By Zachary Roberts May 09, 2023
Original Content Lil Poppa Reflects On Industry Hardships, Growing Up In Jacksonville & More In "On The Come Up" Lil Poppa discusses growing up in Jacksonville, FL, Boosie & Webbie's influence, and more in "On The Come Up." By Aron A. December 20, 2022
Sports Shaquille O'Neal's Basketball Career Proves He's Still One Of The Greatest The basketball icon had quite a run that made him one of the most celebrated ballers in NBA history. By Muhammad Farhan April 10, 2023