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Original Content 10 Essential YFN Lucci Tracks A detailed look into the sharp and swift rise of Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci. By Devon Jefferson March 05, 2017
Original Content XXXTentacion's L.A. Memorial: A Brief Timeline A first-hand account of the memorial held in response to XXXTentacion's death, which ended in a clash with police. By Devon Jefferson June 20, 2018
Original Content ScHoolboy Q's Albums, Ranked Now that there's been ample time to digest "CrasH Talk", we've delved into Groovy Q's back catalog to rate his projects in order of greatness. By Robert Blair July 18, 2019
Original Content How "Through The Wire" Jump-Started Kanye West's Career Looking back at "Through The Wire," Kanye West's debut single, which dropped 12 years ago today. By Patrick Lyons September 30, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential A$AP Mob Tracks The best of A$AP Mob. By Danny Schwartz December 19, 2016
Original Content Who Is Muni Long? Everything You Need to Know Everything you need to know about the "Hrs and Hrs" artist. By Lawrencia Grose January 26, 2022
Original Content Candy Bars: The Best Candy References In Hip Hop The 15 most frequently-referenced candy bars in hip hop, and the best lyrics that mention them. By Patrick Lyons October 31, 2016
Sneakers Ranking The Top 10 Air Jordan 6 Colorways Of All Time Ranking the top 10 Air Jordan 6 colorways of all time from the DMP to the iconic Infrared, breaking down what makes each design legendary. By Ben Atkinson January 11, 2026
Reviews Review: Bishop Nehru & MF DOOM's "NehruvianDOOM" Bishop Nehru & MF DOOM craft the fall's first great hip-hop album. By Lloyd Jaffe October 07, 2014
Original Content The Day Kanye West, J. Cole, & Mac Miller Took Over A three-way showdown between Kanye West's "Yeezus," J. Cole's "Born Sinner," and Mac Miller's "Watching Movies With The Sound Off" has cemented June 18, 2013 in hip-hop history. By Joshua Robinson June 18, 2021
Streetwear How The Lil Uzi Vert Fit Pic Changed The Instagram Game Analyzing the influence of Lil Uzi Vert's iconic Fit Pic, and deconstructing the essential components. By Azia Egbe September 18, 2019
Reviews Review: Theophilus London's "Vibes" Theophilus London's sophomore album is the good 'Vibes,' both on the surface and when you dig a little deeper. By Chris Tart November 06, 2014