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Original Content Relive 5 Classic Moments From "Paid In Full" Celebrate the 15th anniversary of "Paid In Full." By Matt F October 25, 2017
Original Content A Look At The Life Of Notorious B.I.G. Today we take a look back on the life of Christopher George Latore Wallace aka Biggie Smalls, on what would have been his 42nd birthday. By Nikita Rathod May 21, 2014
Original Content Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow": A Timeline To The #1 Song In The Country Cardi B's debut single "Bodak Yellow" just hit #1 on the Hot 100, here's how it happened. By E Gadsby September 25, 2017
Original Content 7 Best Songs Off Quality Control's Massive "Control The Streets" Compilation The new compilation from Quality Control has 30 songs, so we combed through to find the best of the bunch. By Rose Lilah December 09, 2017
Original Content Top 25 Best Nicki Minaj Songs Of All Time Check our list counting down the best from Nicki Minaj! By E Gadsby October 12, 2017
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: Lil Jon's Top Ten Tracks Jonathan Smith aka Lil Jon turns 42 today. In honour of the King of Crunks birthday, we've put together a list of his biggest hits. By Dhruva Balram deleted January 27, 2013
Original Content Who Is Hip-Hop Pioneer Sha-Rock? Rapper Sha-Rock was one of the highlights of the birth of hip-hop throughout New York City, inspiring a slew of women in rap. By Caleb Hardy May 24, 2023
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
Sneakers Ranking Every Kanye West Nike Sneaker From Worst To Best A complete ranking of every Nike Yeezy colorway Kanye West released, from the Net Tan to the legendary Red October. By Ben Atkinson March 20, 2026
Original Content LaRussell’s “Heaven Sent” Controversy Isn’t Being Misunderstood LaRussell faces backlash after calling figures like Hitler and Epstein “heaven-sent,” then doubling down as criticism grows. By Erika Marie March 25, 2026
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
Original Content Rise & Grind: BIG30 Says He & Pooh Shiesty Are Bringing Back "Real-Deal Street Music" Memphis' "King Of Killbranch" BIG30 talks Pooh Shiesty comparisons, co-signs from Juicy J and Yo Gotti, and how he's bringing back "real-deal street music." By Aron A. September 27, 2021