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Original Content Why Does Rap Idolize Pablo Escobar? The deceased Colombian drug kingpin continues to have a commanding presence in hip hop. By Luke Hinz October 29, 2018
Profiles Trippie Redd Only Wants To Create Timeless Music INTERVIEW: Trippie Redd dissects what is timeless, counting Drake as a top contender, and discusses what his next moves are, now that touring has wrapped up: 1) buy a new crib and 2) finish up his debut album. By Vince Rick March 27, 2018
Original Content R.I.P John Singleton: The Importance Of "Boyz N The Hood" John Singleton told stories of Black America to a Hollywood audience that weren’t nearly prepared for realities of the inner-city. By Aron A. April 30, 2019
Original Content 13 Rappers Featured On Reality TV Reality television has become wildly popular in the last decade. It almost seems like the majority of programming on television nowadays. Here's a list of some of the rappers who have been featured on reality shows and the drama in their lives they've let audiences in on. By Vanessa Oswald July 20, 2014
Original Content Top 10 Nicki Minaj Guest Verses A look back at some of Nicki Minaj's best features. By Trevor Smith June 02, 2014
Pop Culture Lil Kim Then & Now: Her Transformation Into An Icon Despite all her setbacks, Lil Kim still exudes unwavering confidence both musically and in showbiz. By Michael Amimo March 27, 2023
Original Content Nelly Songs: The Rapper's Best Hits Which of Nelly's songs are in your top 5? By Ruby Adele April 19, 2023
Original Content Jack Harlow Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Jack Harlow's net worth in 2024, his rise to fame, successful music career, endorsements, acting roles, and philanthropy. By Jake Skudder January 22, 2024
Original Content How "Through The Wire" Jump-Started Kanye West's Career Looking back at "Through The Wire," Kanye West's debut single, which dropped 12 years ago today. By Patrick Lyons September 30, 2015
Original Content Snoop Dogg & Suge Knight's Beef & Reconciliation: A Complete History The story of Snoop Dogg and Suge Knight is one of hip-hop's essential tales. By Mitch Findlay August 12, 2019
Original Content Happy Birthday, Eminem: His 10 Most Vomit-Inducing Lyrics It's Eminem's 45th birthday. Grab your chunderbucket and take a listen to his 10 most vomit-inducing lyrics. By Danny Schwartz October 17, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential DeJ Loaf Tracks Get (more) acquainted with DeJ Loaf. By Danny Schwartz September 25, 2016