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Original Content Instagram Gallery: Rappers And Their Cute AF Dogs An Instagram Gallery filled with puppies, because everything is better with puppies. By E Gadsby January 04, 2020
Original Content 10 Iconic Desus & Mero Moments Celebrating the most brolic brand in comedy. By Danny Schwartz June 29, 2018
Original Content Streamer Culture Isn’t Dying, It’s Burning Through Itself Why does streamer culture feel exhausted when livestreaming is still booming? We look at parasocial profit & the cost of constant visibility. By Erika Marie April 09, 2026
Original Content #TBT: Puff Daddy's 90s Cuts After giving Bad Boy Records the TBT treatment, we're now focusing on some Puff Daddy 90s highlights. By Chris Tart November 19, 2015
Original Content Why Is Kay Flock In Jail? Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock is facing first-degree murder charges, and we're diving into the case stacked against him. By Olivia Monahan April 25, 2023
Original Content Top 30 DJs In Hip-Hop Right Now All DJs are not created equal. We gladly present the definitive list to the tastemakers and cultural influencers that excel on the 1s and 2s, rage up audiences around the globe, and are shaping the sound of music and contemporary hip-hop. Given the power of radio, many of these DJs have platforms at leading radio stations in addition to constant touring and lifestyle ventures. Do you see your favorite DJ on the list? Let the debate begin... By Mike Philson November 03, 2014
Original Content Top 25 Best The Game Songs We take a look at the 25 best cuts from the Game's discography, from "The Documentary" to "1992." By Matt F June 21, 2019
Original Content Who Is Big U? From Street Legend To Accused Industry Enforcer Once praised as a Hip Hop gatekeeper and community leader, Big U now faces federal charges of murder, extortion, and running a criminal enterprise. By Erika Marie April 01, 2025
Original Content Eminem's Anti-Grammy Stance Resonates Now More Than Ever You think Eminem gives a damn about a Grammy? By Mitch Findlay December 07, 2018
Original Content YNW Melly: 10 Essential Songs YNW Melly released an impressive list of songs before getting locked up. Here are the ones you need to hear. By Alex Zidel May 10, 2019
Relationships The Fractured History Of Drake & Rihanna Drake kept turning her into a story. Rihanna moved on. Here is how their long-rumored relationship turned into distance. By Erika Marie February 04, 2026
Original Content "Life When You're The Movie": Inside The Mind Of Sean Leon We sat down with Sean and director Noel to talk about fostering creativity, prioritizing friends over funds, and defining success as an independent artist. By Anders Marshall February 04, 2017