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Original Content Mixtapes: A Brief History Of Hip-Hop's Ever Evolving Tool From DJ Clue's casette tapes to major label involvement, we trace the history of the iconic hip-hop mixtape. By Michael Kawaida February 25, 2020
Original Content What Happened To Rakim's Aftermath Album With Dr. Dre? In one of hip-hop's greatest cases of "what could've been," we revisit Rakim's brief spell on Dr. Dre's Aftermath label and why the "Oh My God" album never surfaced. By Robert Blair March 24, 2020
Pop Culture Cardi B & Akbar V's Explosive Feud: Everything You Need To Know After Bardi shared a clip from Akbar's previously leaked sex tape, Offset was somehow dragged into all the drama. By Hayley Hynes September 27, 2022
Original Content ILoveMakonnen Addresses Lil Nas X Comparisons, Queer Visibility, & Hip Hop Politics From industry backlash to the rise of queer artists, iLoveMakonnen opens up about carving his own lane while the culture wrestles with change. By Erika Marie October 02, 2025
Original Content Happy Birthday Tupac: His 10 Most Influential Tracks In honor of Tupac's birthday we take a look at 10 of his influential records. By Chris Tart June 16, 2015
Original Content 10 Beats By Nav That Bang Here are ten beats by Nav worth banging. By Anders Marshall November 15, 2017
Original Content Lil Wayne Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Discover Lil Wayne's net worth in 2024, a result of his successful music career, business ventures, and endorsements. By Jake Skudder January 30, 2024
Sports Jake Paul Fights, Ranked Ranking Jake Paul's professional bouts as we anticipate his fight with UFC alum, Nate Diaz. By Michael Lusigi April 27, 2023
Original Content Everything You Need To Know About 6LACK Get to know rising R&B singer 6LACK. By Danny Schwartz January 25, 2017
Original Content Young Dolph & Yo Gotti: Unpacking The Memphis Beef Why was Yo Gotti rumored to be a person of interest in Young Dolph's shooting? We're unpacking the rivalry between the two would-be kings of Memphis. By Christopher Armstrong September 28, 2017
Original Content Roddy Ricch's Best Songs (So Far) Roddy Ricch's top 21 best songs from his career thus far. By Rose Lilah May 07, 2020
Original Content Method Man & Redman's "Da Rockwilder" Is One Of Hip-Hop's Best Duets Twenty-one years removed from its initial release, Redman and Method Man's classic "Da Rockwilder" remains one of hip-hop's best duets of all time. By Mitch Findlay July 14, 2020