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Reviews Smino "Luv 4 Rent" Review "Luv 4 Rent" isn’t just a welcome return from one of contemporary hip-hop’s most fearlessly individualistic presences but it stands tall as the finest entry in Smino’s discography to date. By Robert Blair November 05, 2022
Original Content Ladies First: Shenseea On "Lick" Reactions, Transition To Mainstream & Megan Thee Stallion Relationship With her debut album on the horizon, Jamaican sensation Shenseea sat down with us for our "Ladies First" series to speak about her introductory studio album, "Alpha," and more. By Erika Marie March 10, 2022
Reviews "X-Men: Dark Phoenix" Is A Case Of Squandered Potential Despite great source material and an illustrious cast, X-Men: Dark Phoenix suffers from some fatal flaws that they couldn't manage to overcome By Robert Blair June 07, 2019
Sports Anthony Davis Is LeBron James' Greatest Teammate LeBron James has never played with someone as good Anthony Davis. By Alexander Cole October 03, 2020
Original Content 10 Times Trash Talk Backfired In MMA In the wake of Jorge Masvidal silencing Ben Askren with a flying knee, we look at the instances in which personal insults proved to be a fighter's undoing. By Robert Blair July 12, 2019
Original Content YK Osiris Shouts Out Drake, Teases Music With Young Thug & YG In "On The Come Up" YK Osiris praises Drake, shares childhood influences, teases collabs, and more in "On The Come Up." By Mitch Findlay May 29, 2019
Reviews Tyler, The Creator "CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale" Review Through more vivid personal narratives, detailed production, and self-aware confidence, Tyler shows us why he was right all along by fully embracing his egos- and then killing them. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2023
Original Content Can Kanye West Make A Comeback? Kanye West is making apologies in an attempt to comeback, but some believe this is all a cynical ploy to curry favor. By Alexander Cole December 12, 2025
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Trippie Redd's Craziest Looks Check out Trippie Redd's trippiest outfits. By Joe Abrams August 22, 2021
Original Content Big U RICO Case: What Does It Mean To 'Check In'? The Big U case has reignited debate around “checking in” culture in Hip Hop. Is it about respect, or a system built on fear and exploitation? By Erika Marie April 03, 2025
Original Content 5 New Artists You Should Hear We highlight five relatively new artists following a new round of music submissions. Get familiar with Mike Shabb, Shanuka, Bairi, Eldric Laron and Tyler Loyal. Paraíso By Rose Lilah February 27, 2022
Original Content Erica Banks Explains Why She Always Keeps A Bottle Of Hennessy In Her Bag Erica Banks always keeps a bottle of Hennessy with her, explaining why on the latest episode of "In My Bag." By Alex Zidel June 10, 2021