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Original Content Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV" Is Low-Key One Of His Best Albums 10 years ago today, Lil Wayne released "Tha Carter IV." By Rose Lilah August 29, 2021
Original Content Rich The Kid "The World Is Yours" Review Rich The Kid's debut is an entertaining experience, but is it compelling enough to stand among the genre's essentials? By Mitch Findlay April 04, 2018
Reviews Kendrick Lamar "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" Review Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" offers unsettling insight into the rapper's otherwise sheltered personal life, exploring the dichotomy between Kendrick Lamar - the rapper, and Kendrick Lamar - the person. By Aron A. May 19, 2022
Profiles Behind The Beat: Lex Luger Lex Luger is the star of the latest Behind the Beat. The Virginia producer speaks on the legacy of "Flockaveli," producing for Kanye West at 19, and exploring EDM with A-Trak. Now 25, he feels that his best work is yet to come. By Angus Walker May 18, 2016
Original Content Dr. Dre & Kanye West's "Jesus Is King II": What Can We Expect? A match made in heaven? By Mitch Findlay November 19, 2019
Original Content OutKast: The 21st Century’s Greatest Hip-Hop Act From "the south got something to say" to "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below," OutKast have changed the game. By Matt F September 25, 2018
Original Content Top Tracks: Tory Lanez and Future Collide For A #1 Single Tory Lanez has two songs on this week's chart, one of which makes a #1 debut. By Patrick Lyons October 09, 2017
Original Content Who Is Erica Banks? Everything To Know About The "Buss It" Rapper Erica Banks is 1501 Entertainment's latest star and has reached a new level of fame following the #BussItChallenge. By Deja Goode January 13, 2021
Sports Are LaVar Ball's Antics Holding Back His Sons' Basketball Careers? LaVar has yet to make good on many of his proclamations. By Alexander Cole July 20, 2019
Original Content 10 Essential Migos Tracks Get ready for "CULTURE" by revisiting the biggest songs of Migos' career. By Danny Schwartz January 08, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Jay Z Tracks Respect the legend. By Mitch Findlay June 18, 2017
Reviews ScHoolboy Q "CrasH Talk" Review ScHoolboy Q's fifth album plays it safe, but never sorry. By Mitch Findlay May 02, 2019