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Original Content Best Album Covers Of 2014 As we near the end of the year, #HOTNEW14 continues with a roundup of the best album artwork of 2014. By Angus Walker December 26, 2014
Reviews Review: Ludacris' "Burning Bridges" Luda's gives us his first release in years with his "Burning Bridges" EP. Is there still a place for him in hip hop? By Spencer Stein December 22, 2014
Reviews Review: DeJ Loaf's "Sell Sole" DeJ Loaf effortlessly manages singing and rapping while showcasing what she has to offer on "Sell Sole." By Glennisha Morgan October 29, 2014
Reviews Review: Rick Ross' "Hood Billionaire" Rick Ross' second release of 2014, "Hood Billionaire," recycles a Rozay album formula that could use an injection of personality. By hnhh November 25, 2014
Reviews Review: Jeezy's "Seen It All: The Autobiography" "Seen It All: The Autobiography" finds the trap legend at the top of his game, comfortable with his position, and ready to finally dispense true-to-fact game. By Kahron Spearman September 03, 2014
Original Content 15 Essential Reads for Hip-Hop Fans Add these books to your summer reading list. By KC Orcutt May 22, 2017
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
Original Content How Rick Rubin Redefined Rap Music (#TBT) Revisiting 10 of Rubin's most significant productions of the '80s. By Danny Schwartz August 31, 2017
Original Content On The Come Up: 24Hrs Watch the Atlanta singer explain his decision to put out music anonymously and reveal some exciting collaborations in episode 2 of OTCU Season 6. By Trevor Smith February 22, 2017
Reviews Kevin Gates "Luca Brasi 3" Review Kevin Gates remains one of the most fascinating personalities and talents on this return to his longstanding "Luca Brasi" series. By Patrick Lyons October 07, 2018
Reviews Carnage "Battered Bruised & Bloody" Review "Battered Bruised & Bloody" is a three-act display of Carnage's willingness and ability to work within multiple styles of hip hop and electronic music. By Patrick Lyons April 17, 2018
Original Content A Timeline Of Nicki Minaj & Safaree Samuels' Post-Breakup Drama A timeline of the drama that's occurred ever since Nicki Minaj and Safaree Samuel broke up. By E Gadsby August 16, 2018