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Original Content Exhibit A: Criminal Court Cases That Put Rap Lyrics On Trial From Snoop to Thugger, prosecutors have put rap lyrics on trial. These cases show what happens when bars move from the booth to the courtroom. By Erika Marie August 20, 2025
Original Content Eminem Vs. Joe Budden: A Complete History Tension between Joe Budden and Eminem has escalated into full-blown hostility. By Mitch Findlay September 10, 2018
Sneakers Ranking Every Eminem x Air Jordan Sneaker From the iconic Encore to the Super Bowl exclusive, we ranked every Eminem x Air Jordan collaboration ever. By Ben Atkinson January 02, 2026
Original Content Joey Badass Albums & Mixtapes, Ranked Joey Badass is a beast in the booth. We're revisiting his explosive catalog. By Wyatt Westlake April 13, 2023
Original Content Stay Sober: Rappers Who Don't Smoke Or Drink Find out which rappers abstain from drug usage of any sort. By Matt Aceto April 14, 2014
Original Content Domani Has Always Been An Underrated Force In Hip Hop Domani Harris is gaining attention after defending his family in a Rap feud, but his thoughtful Hip Hop catalog has been evolving for years. By Erika Marie March 13, 2026
Original Content Ice Cube’s Good, Bad & The Ugly: On “Man Up,” Kendrick Lamar & Why He’ll Never Have An A&R Ice Cube will stop to smell the roses—but only for a moment. The rap icon reflects on four decades of music, the mainstream’s grip on hip-hop, and the legacy of his catalog as he drops his latest album. By Aron A. September 19, 2025
Original Content How Kanye West Helped "Chipmunk Soul" Define An Era Of Hip-Hop "Chipmunk Soul" ushered in a new era of hip-hop, with albums such as "The College Dropout" using the sound to focus on emotional vulnerability. By Caleb Hardy May 22, 2023
Original Content Chamillionaire Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Megastar Explore Chamillionaire's journey to a healthy net worth in 2024, combining his music career, entrepreneurial ventures, and tech investments. By Jake Skudder January 09, 2024
Original Content The Duality Of Tupac's Relationship With Women We examine the seemingly conflicting ideals that resided within the psyche of the late Tupac Shakur. By Robert Blair August 02, 2019
Original Content The 10 Most Iconic '90s Hip-Hop Album Covers From Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" to DMX's "Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood", here are the 10 most iconic hip hop album covers of the '90s. By Chris Tart March 31, 2016
Relationships Russell Simmons & Kimora Lee: A Complicated Relationship Timeline Once seen as a model co-parenting duo, Kimora and Russell Simmons now stand on opposite sides of public accusations and legal history. By Erika Marie December 19, 2025