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Original Content Metro Boomin's 11 Most Iconic Beats Of The 2020s... So Far Metro Boomin has long been one of hip-hop's most in-demand producers. These are some of the most iconic beats he's made so far this decade. By Devin Morton August 15, 2025
Original Content 50 Cent’s Past Abuse Allegations Resurface After Diddy Documentary As 50 Cent's Diddy doc goes viral, his own history of abuse allegations resurfaces, including cases still unfolding in court. By Erika Marie December 13, 2025
Original Content Hip Hop Mother's Day: 11 Rap Songs Dedicated To Moms From Kanye, to Tupac, to Lil B, here's a look at rap songs dedicated to moms. By Josh Megson May 05, 2023
Original Content DJ Akademiks' Most Controversial Moments As he fends off the latest firestorm of scrutiny, we take a look at the most explosive and high-profile moments of DJ Akademiks' career. By Robert Blair March 07, 2022
Politics Ice Cube's CWBA (Contract With Black America): Everything To Know The legendary rapper is now at the center of semi-partisan frustration over how to address racial inequity. By Isaiah Cane October 25, 2020
Original Content From King Von's "Exposin Me" To CJ's "Whoopty": A Hindi Love Song Turned Drill Beat We look at how a Hindi vocal sample ended up burrowing its way into Brooklyn drill, and beyond. By Aron A. January 22, 2021
Pop Culture 5 Rappers Who Have Been Banned From Award Shows Some rappers can't avoid controversy. From online antics to legal issues, there are myriad reasons some rappers get banned from award shows By Mike Fugere May 21, 2023
Original Content Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Greatest Hits Bone Thugs are hip hop royalty, and here's a look at some of their best hits from their decades-long career By Victor Omega May 10, 2023
Original Content Who Is London Hill, Nicki Minaj's New Artist? Get to know the Bronx rapper who is next in line. By Laura Fuentes April 26, 2023
Sneakers Ranking The Top 8 Sneakers Worn During The 2026 NBA All-Star Game Ranking the best sneakers worn during the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles, from exclusive PEs to Nike's "Warning Label" collection. By Ben Atkinson February 17, 2026
Original Content Top 10 Lil B Mixtapes Of All Time On the heels of "Black Ken," here are Lil B's top 10 mixtapes from his expansive discography. By Alphonse Pierre August 24, 2017
Sneakers The Rise of New Balance: From Dad Shoes to Incredible Collaborations New Balance's rise as the "Dad shoe" king continues to be bolstered by some fantastic collaborations and co-signs. By Alexander Cole October 20, 2022