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Sneakers Inside DJ Khaled's Sneaker Vault: 10 Of The Rarest Pairs On The Planet Here's a look at 10 of the rarest sneakers confirmed to be sitting inside DJ Khaled's Miami sneaker vault. By Ben Atkinson July 24, 2026
Original Content A Track-By-Track Guide To Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly" We give you a rundown of each track on "To Pimp a Butterfly". By Angus Walker March 16, 2015
Original Content The Art Of "Doggystyle": How Snoop Dogg's Cover Shaped Hip-Hop Album Art How Darryl "Joe Cool' Daniel's album artwork for Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" has influenced generations of hip-hop artwork. By Sanibel Chai November 22, 2019
Original Content Aaliyah's Biggest Hits: Songs That Defined A Generation Revisit Aaliyah's timeless hits that shaped the R&B & Hip Hop landscape, showcasing her iconic voice and the legacy she left behind. By Erika Marie May 08, 2023
Original Content Hip Hop Double Albums: 11 Essentials From Tupac, Biggie, & More Making a double album is not an easy task. We look at some of the most essential hip hop double discs. By Wyatt Westlake May 01, 2023
Original Content J. Cole & Lil Pump Interview: Key Takeaways A breakdown of the most unexpected interview of the year. By Karlton Jahmal May 27, 2018
Original Content Top 8 Artists Who Could Battle Jay-Z In A Verzuz Who could truly go song-for-song with Jay-Z on a Verzuz stage? We break down the artists with the catalog, legacy, and cultural weight to stand with Hov. By Erika Marie November 04, 2025
Streetwear How BAPE Became One Of The Most Popular Streetwear Brands BAPE's cultural impact is undeniable, and it's a brand that won't be slowing down anytime soon. By Alexander Cole October 14, 2022
Original Content Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" Turns 10: A Conversation With Anthony Kilhoffer Engineer and producer Anthony Kilhoffer reflects on the secretive Hawaii sessions, Wu-Tang's influence, and why Kanye West's magnum opus is an undeniable classic 10-years later. By Aron A. November 22, 2020
Original Content Eminem & Snoop Dogg: A Complete History A complete history of the relationship between Eminem and Snoop Dogg, former collaborators and proteges of Dr. Dre who currently stand at odds. By Mitch Findlay January 08, 2021
Original Content Juicy J "Highly Intoxicated" 11 Most Ratchet Lyrics We're highlighting eleven of the most typically-Juicy J-ratchet lyrics from the new mixtape "Highly Intoxicated." By Robyn Merrett September 19, 2017
Original Content From King Von's "Exposin Me" To CJ's "Whoopty": A Hindi Love Song Turned Drill Beat We look at how a Hindi vocal sample ended up burrowing its way into Brooklyn drill, and beyond. By Aron A. January 22, 2021