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Original Content #TBT: 2Pac's Deep Cuts Following Tupac's birthday earlier in the week, we dedicate our #TBT list to the fallen MC. By Chris Tart June 18, 2015
Relationships 50 Cent & Vivica Fox: Relationship Timeline The pair had a brief stint of a memorable relationship, but it was all love! By Michael Amimo March 28, 2023
Original Content Eminem's "Music To Be Murdered By: Side B": The Student & The Teacher On Eminem's new album "Music To Be Murdered By: Side B," the legendary rapper continues to explore themes of hip-hop longevity with the spirit of Alfred Hitchcock. By Mitch Findlay December 18, 2020
Original Content Vince Staples Reflects On Learning From Mac Miller & ScHoolboy Q's Feedback In an excerpt from our upcoming digital cover story with Vince Staples, the Long Beach, CA native reflects on his friendship with Mac Miller and ScHoolboy Q’s feedback ahead of each album. By Aron A. April 13, 2022
Reviews YG's "Stay Dangeous" Review "Stay Dangerous" doesn't quite approach the near-perfection of YG's first two albums, but his looseness and maturation make for an essential listen. By Patrick Lyons August 08, 2018
Original Content 140 Bars: Top Tweets Of The Week (July 18 - 24) The best tweets of the week. By Patrick Lyons July 24, 2015
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: May 3 Kendrick Lamar tops the charts for the second consecutive week. By Chris Tart May 03, 2017
Reviews “Atlanta” Season 2 Episode 9: Earn Is On His Way Out Earn, after a series of L's, sets in motion another event-filled night for Paper Boi and the crew leading to bruised ego’s and faces. By Dhruva Balram April 27, 2018
Reviews Future "I Never Liked You" Review The Atlanta native does little to explore beyond his comfort zone on "I Never Liked You," nor does he combat the public narratives surrounding his persona. By Aron A. May 04, 2022
Society We Used Google Arts & Culture App To Find Rapper Painting Look-Alikes We found your favorite rappers painting dopplegangers with Google's Arts and Culture app update. By Rose Lilah January 15, 2018
Original Content The Best Hip-Hop Songs Of July (On Spotify) July highlights: Meek Mill, 21 Savage, French Montana and more! By Matt F August 01, 2017
Original Content A Response To Ben Shapiro's Claim That "Rap Is Not Music" The pseudo-intellectual dropped an absolute goose egg earlier this week that surprised no one. By Luke Hinz September 20, 2019