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Original Content A Brief History Of The Chipmunk Vocal Sample Tracing the roots of the high-pitched, sped-up sample. By Sanibel Chai November 26, 2018
Original Content 10 Iconic Black-Founded Hip-Hop Labels Whether for their commercial success, artistic significance, or indelible influence and image, these labels change the face of hip-hop. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 23, 2023
Original Content Who Is Yo-Yo? Compton's Femcee Rap Legend An influential pioneer of women in West Coast hip-hop, we're looking back on the career of femcee rap icon Yo-Yo. By Caleb Hardy May 28, 2023
Original Content DJ Akademiks' Most Controversial Moments As he fends off the latest firestorm of scrutiny, we take a look at the most explosive and high-profile moments of DJ Akademiks' career. By Robert Blair March 07, 2022
Original Content Best Hip-Hop Break Up Tracks HNHH takes a moment to reflect on hip-hop's greatest break up singles. By Lloyd Jaffe July 08, 2014
Original Content A History Of Drake's Non-Album Singles A look at Drake's large collection of loose tracks. By Trevor Smith April 05, 2016
Original Content Pride Month 2025: Artists Who Redefined Visibility In Hip Hop & R&B Coming out in rap hasn’t always been safe or celebrated. Yet, over time, artists like Frank Ocean & Lil Nas X forced Hip Hop to pay attention. By Erika Marie June 16, 2025
Original Content LL Cool J Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rap Legend Discover LL Cool J's impressive net worth in 2024, his successful career in music, acting, and business, and his passion for philanthropy. By Jake Skudder January 31, 2024
Original Content Mellow Rackz Talks Mentorship From XXXTentacion's Mom, Relationship With Lil Wayne & Drake, Kodak Black's Help & More The Young Money signee talks about her difficult past, being grateful for Kodak Black, her relationship with XXXTentacion's mom, Cleo, and more. By Hayley Hynes March 23, 2022
Original Content 2Pac & Notorious B.I.G. Made Classics With Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's unparalleled chemistry with both 2Pac and Biggie resulted in two of the greatest tracks of all time. By Mitch Findlay February 18, 2020
Original Content 10 Essential Russ Tracks 10 of the best tracks by mercurial Atlanta riser Russ. By Danny Schwartz July 04, 2016
Original Content Hip-Hop Photographers You Should Follow On Instagram These photographers act as gatekeepers into the daily lives of your favorite rappers. By Jae Pascal July 28, 2017