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Original Content Trap Dickey Talks Upcoming Album “The Ville,” Teases TDE Compilation Project & Lil Wayne Vs. Jay-Z Trap Dickey becomes the first South Carolina artist signed to Top Dawg Entertainment. With “The Ville” on the way, he talks TDE, ScHoolboy Q, and viral moments from On The Radar to Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3. By Aron A. April 30, 2026
Original Content Mellow Rackz Talks Mentorship From XXXTentacion's Mom, Relationship With Lil Wayne & Drake, Kodak Black's Help & More The Young Money signee talks about her difficult past, being grateful for Kodak Black, her relationship with XXXTentacion's mom, Cleo, and more. By Hayley Hynes March 23, 2022
Original Content Who Is YNW Melly? Everything You Need To Know Get acquainted with infamous Florida rapper YNW Melly. By Alex Zidel February 18, 2019
Original Content A Guide To A$AP Mob In 2017 A refresher on each member of the collective. By Karlton Jahmal October 28, 2017
Sneakers Ranking Every Sneaker Collab Jay-Z Has Ever Been A Part Of Every Jay-Z sneaker collaboration ranked, from his early Nike album tie-ins to the Reebok S. Carter line that changed the industry forever. By Ben Atkinson April 24, 2026
Original Content Travis Scott's Biggest Songs Travis Scott has created some of the biggest hits of the last few years. Here's a look at the rapper's most popular songs to date. By Josh Megson April 13, 2023
Pop Culture The Rise Of Rage Music A look at the buzzy, raw, and hyper-energetic subgenre of hip-hop that's dominating the decade so far. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 26, 2022
Original Content Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" Turns 10: A Conversation With Anthony Kilhoffer Engineer and producer Anthony Kilhoffer reflects on the secretive Hawaii sessions, Wu-Tang's influence, and why Kanye West's magnum opus is an undeniable classic 10-years later. By Aron A. November 22, 2020
Original Content A Guide To Nicki Minaj's Best Bars Of All Time Nicki Minaj has always been about the bars. By E Gadsby April 24, 2018
Original Content Ludacris & Nate Dogg Made One Of Hip Hop's Greatest Collabs With "Area Codes" Released at a pivotal moment for both artists, "Area Codes" became the perfect showcase for Ludacris' charisma and Nate Dogg's unmistakable voice. By Erika Marie July 03, 2026
Original Content The Many Eras Of T.I. Told Through 5 Essential Songs We've traced 5 songs that define T.I.’s evolution, from his early Atlanta grind to global stardom and his continued dominating presence in Hip Hop today. By Erika Marie March 11, 2026
Pop Culture Most Expensive Rapper Homes: Jay-Z & Beyonce, Drake & More These rapper homes are the most expensive luxury listings in Hip-hop. By Michael Lusigi May 03, 2023