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Original Content A Tropical Takeover: The Steel Drum In Hip-Hop A look at the steel drum's infiltration into hip-hop production. By Joseph Coffey-Slattery November 08, 2018
Original Content Instagram Gallery: Saweetie Living Her Best Life F*ck a humble brag, Saweetie is a master of the unapologetic flex. By Noor Lobad September 13, 2020
Original Content Top 3 Things Nicki Minaj Did Right In 2018 Nicki Minaj's rap sheet wasn't all bad this year. By Jibril Yassin December 19, 2018
Reviews Review: Gucci Mane's "Brick Factory Vol. 1" Gucci Mane's newest mixtape/online release "Brick Factory Vol. 1" is a successful collection of trap collaborations with familiar faces from the Bricksquad extended family. By Rula Al-Nasrawi May 30, 2014
Original Content Vote: What Is Eminem's Best Album? Cast your vote. By Danny Schwartz December 08, 2016
Wrestling The Rock Needs One More WWE Match Fresh from awarding Roman Reigns his film debut in "Hobbs and Shaw," it's becoming increasingly clear that The Rock needs one more foray into the squared circle. By Robert Blair August 18, 2019
Reviews D.R.A.M.'s "Big Baby D.R.A.M." (Review) The Virginia-based rapper/singer works hard to prove he's more than just a singles act on his debut album. By Maxwell Cavaseno October 27, 2016
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
Reviews Flatbush Zombies "Vacation In Hell" Review There's a good album hidden somewhere within "Vacation In Hell," but Flatbush Zombies often manage to distract from it. By Patrick Lyons April 12, 2018
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 Who Won 2018? Vote Here There can only be one. By Mitch Findlay December 25, 2018
Original Content G-Unit Vs. D12: Who Had The Better Debut Album? It's the battle of the crews as G-Unit faces off with D12. By Mitch Findlay October 06, 2017