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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
Profiles Meet J-Doe: Conglomerate Records' Next-Up Meet J-Doe: The first signee to Busta Rhymes Conglomerate Records, who's been writing other people's hits for over five years. By Angus Walker June 10, 2015
Original Content DJ Paul Explains Why Three 6 Mafia vs. Bone Thugs Didn't Happen, Hustling Mixtapes & New Podcast DJ Paul recounts one of his final encounters with John Singleton, artists paying homage to Three 6 Mafia, and how hustling mixtapes in high school brokered peace with the ops. By Aron A. November 03, 2020
Original Content Top Tracks: February 29 - March 6 A leap year edition of top tracks. By Patrick Lyons March 07, 2016
Original Content Tech N9ne 7 Best Songs: "Worldwide Choppers" & More Tech N9ne's independent grind is unmatched, releasing 23 studio albums to date. We've compiled a list of his best songs. By Wyatt Westlake May 02, 2023
Pop Culture Drake Memes: The Best "Drake The Type" By Far Drake memes are among the most shared memes on the internet, becoming almost infamous...and it's hard to find a favorite! By Megan Molseed April 24, 2023
Pop Culture Drake’s Best Instagram Posts: "Take Care," Air Drake & More Drake is definitely one of the most entertaining people around. He does it on Intstagram too. Let's look at his best posts. By Brandon Simmons April 19, 2023
Original Content Skylar Grey Reflects On Ten Years Working With Eminem EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Skylar Grey talks her underground hip-hop origins, connecting with Eminem and Dr. Dre, and escaping to a cabin in the woods. By Mitch Findlay April 15, 2020
Sneakers The 10 Best Air Jordan 4 Colorways Of All Time The shoe is celebrating it's 30th anniversary this year. By Alexander Cole November 23, 2019
TV Stephen A. Smith's Greatest Moments Of All Time Stephen A. has classics under his belt. By Alexander Cole February 09, 2020
Original Content Why Rich Gang's "Tha Tour Pt. 1" Is The Best Collaborative Project Of The Decade Though ultimately a fleeting partnership, Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan produced the best joint release of the 2010s, Rich Gang's "Tha Tour Pt. 1." By Patrick Lyons September 29, 2019
Sneakers Top 10 Best Air Jordan 1 High OG Colorways Of All-Time There is no denying the legacy of the Air Jordan 1. By Alexander Cole June 30, 2019