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Original Content The Rise & Fall Of C-Murder: A Complete History Re-tracing and untangling the series of events that led to C-Murder's rise and catastrophic fall. By Mitch Findlay October 06, 2020
Original Content How Leaked Music Has Evolved In The Streaming Age We take a look at how leaking music has evolved in the era of streaming services. By Taylor Rubright June 05, 2019
Original Content Smino Talks High School Music Shenanigans With Damon Campbell An interview with Smino. By Danny Schwartz May 11, 2017
Original Content #TBT: Kid Cudi "Man On The Moon" Phase Cudders gets the throwback treatment, highlighting his "Man on the Moon" phase. By Chris Tart April 23, 2015
Original Content The Yeezus Blessing: A History Of Kanye West's Co-Signs A look at the many artists who owe it all to Mr. West. By Angus Walker February 16, 2015
Original Content Ranking Nas' 12 Albums From Worst To Best Following the anniversary of Nas' seminal "Illmatic", we decide to take a look at how all his other albums stack up against it. You can probably guess what makes No. 1, but where do some of his other efforts place? By Brian Josephs April 22, 2014
Original Content Why Roddy Ricch’s "The Box" Is The Perfect Song For This Era How Roddy Ricch's "The Box," and a strange noise that almost didn’t make the song may have changed his career. By Michael Kawaida February 27, 2020
Sneakers Ranking The Best New And Upcoming Air Jordan 4 Releases From retros to hyped collabs, these upcoming Air Jordan 4 releases are shaping the next chapter. By Ben Atkinson August 27, 2025
Streetwear Top Sneakerhead Rappers: Drake, DJ Khaled, & More Hip-hop legends and sneaker aficionados unite! Explore top sneakerhead rappers' ultimate kicks. By Victor Omega May 16, 2023
TV Sci-Fi TV Shows You Should Be Watching Right Now Learn more about some amazing sci-fi shows that propose great themes, intense plots and lovable characters. By Gale Love April 20, 2023
Original Content When Hip-Hop's Mentees Become The Mentors We take a look at those who transitioned from the role of protégé to teacher. By Robert Blair September 14, 2021
Original Content Young Thug's "Punk" Lyrics: The Most Outlandish Bars Here's a round-up of the quirkiest lyrics from Young Thug's new album "Punk." By Alex Zidel October 15, 2021