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Original Content The Sustained Cultural Significance Of "The Boondocks" “Excuse me, everyone. I have a brief announcement to make: Jesus was Black, Ronald Reagan was the devil, and the government is lying about 9/11. Thank you for your time. And goodnight.” By Luke Hinz May 09, 2019
Original Content The Misunderstood Genius Of Vince Staples The North Long Beach rapper remains as controversial and intriguing as ever. By Luke Hinz April 23, 2018
Original Content 5 Rappers Who Should Have Their Own Beats 1 Shows A few more rappers that should join Travis Scott and Drake on Beats 1 Radio. By Trevor Smith August 11, 2016
Sneakers From Jumpman To Adidas: Ten Sneakers That Defined The Decade These ten sneakers changed the culture forever. By Alexander Cole December 29, 2019
Original Content Top Tracks: May 23 - May 29 Big collabs between some of hip hop's heaviest hitters flood our top tracks list this week. By Patrick Lyons May 31, 2016
Profiles Meet Maxo Kream: Houston's Next-Up Maxo Kream talks "Maxo 187," collabs and his ever-evolving flow. By Patrick Lyons July 29, 2015
Reviews Action Bronson "Blue Chips 7000" Review "Blue Chips 7000" doesn't change much about the series' formula, but it's a successful culmination. By Patrick Lyons August 31, 2017
Sports LeBron James' Lakers Vs. Kawhi Leonard's Clippers: Who's Better? The Lakers and the Clippers are set up to dominate the Western Conference. By Alexander Cole July 11, 2019
Original Content How Doja Cat's "Mooo!" Set The Tone For Her Career Transitioning from novelty to artist on the rise, we look at the ways in which Doja Cat's first viral smash has informed her career from here on out. By Robert Blair February 26, 2020
Original Content Rise & Grind: BIG30 Says He & Pooh Shiesty Are Bringing Back "Real-Deal Street Music" Memphis' "King Of Killbranch" BIG30 talks Pooh Shiesty comparisons, co-signs from Juicy J and Yo Gotti, and how he's bringing back "real-deal street music." By Aron A. September 27, 2021
Original Content Mixtape Corner: 2 Chainz, Jacquees & Nef The Pharaoh A look into some of the better mixtapes of the last two weeks. By Trevor Smith February 01, 2016
Original Content Big Sean Is Grown Big Sean unlocks new growth in his latest releases. By Sanibel Chai July 29, 2019