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Original Content Remembering Phife Dawg Through Iconic Verses A look back through Phife Dawg's most memorable 16s. By Chris Tart March 23, 2016
Reviews Kanye West's "Graduation," Ten Years On Ten years on, "Graduation" stands as Kanye's first major stylistic shift, as well as his most ill-advised. By Patrick Lyons September 11, 2017
Original Content 7 Times Rappers Spit Bars About Video Games Rap lyrics about video game have been appearing in the genre for decades. We're looking at a few from the past and the present. By Paul Barnes May 22, 2023
Original Content Why is Tay-K Serving 55 years To Life in Prison? Tay-K is currently locked up, and as he faces another murder charge, we're taking a look at his legal woes. By Josh Megson March 29, 2023
Sneakers Why Is The Air Jordan 1 So Important To Sneaker Culture? Discover why the Air Jordan 1 is so important to sneaker culture, from its rebellious roots to its impact on hype and sneaker trends. By Ben Atkinson July 07, 2025
Original Content A Conversation With Ghostface Killah: 15 Years Of "Fishscale" On the fifteenth anniversary of "Fishscale," Ghostface Killah reflects on his creative process, the art of storytelling, connecting with MF DOOM, and the death of the album as we know it. By Mitch Findlay March 28, 2021
Original Content Aaliyah's "I Don't Wanna" Turns 20, And It's Still Her Most Slept-On Record To Date Two decades later, this sleeper hit by the "Princess of R&B" is still one of her coldest records. By Keenan Higgins January 11, 2020
Profiles Behind The Beat: Southside Southside of 808 Mafia recently received three production credits on Future and Drake's "What A Time To Be Alive." Now we go Behind the Beat with him, as he discusses getting his start as a producer, blowing up with Waka Flocka Flame and crafting Future's "DS2." By Patrick Lyons September 23, 2015
Original Content Dougie B Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Drill Rapper Explore Dougie B's impact on drill rap and how his estimated $1.5 million net worth in 2024 reflects his growing influence in the genre. By Jake Skudder January 15, 2024
Original Content A History Of Jewelry In Hip-Hop A look at the origin of jewelry in hip hop. By Brian Roberts October 04, 2015
Original Content Top 5 Ridiculous Stunts From MTV's "Pimp My Ride" The craziest pimp-outs on Xzibit and MTV's "Pimp My Ride." By Angus Walker February 27, 2015
Original Content Kendrick Lamar Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Megastar Rapper Discover Kendrick Lamar's net worth in 2024, including his music career, endorsements, collaborations, and business ventures. By Jake Skudder January 25, 2024