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Original Content 50 Cent’s 6 Most Compelling Potential Verzuz Matchups T.I. challenged 50 Cent to Verzuz & the trolling commenced. From Ja Rule to Rick Ross, here’s who could compete, and who fans want to see. By Erika Marie February 27, 2026
Relationships Mariah The Scientist, Young Thug, & The 'Ride Or Die' Myth That Eclipses Her Music Leaked jail calls reignite debates on loyalty in Hip Hop, pulling Mariah the Scientist & Young Thug into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. By Erika Marie September 09, 2025
Sneakers Ranking The 12 Most Influential Air Jordans Of All Time From “Bred” to “Concord,” these 12 Air Jordans defined eras on the court and in culture. Here’s the most influential colorways of all time. By Ben Atkinson September 07, 2025
Original Content Rappers, Raids, & Reckonings: 2024’s Biggest Legal Battles In Hip-Hop This year has been a wild ride! We're recapping some of the most intense arrests & court battles of 2024 in Hip Hop. By Erika Marie December 14, 2024
Pop Culture Artists Impacted By Wild L.A. Fires: Madlib, Jhené Aiko, Keyshia Cole, Kid Cudi & More Over 200,000 people were evacuated from their homes during the devastating L.A. fires, including several artists we know & love. By Erika Marie January 20, 2025
Original Content Rappers Who Fell Victim To Home Invasions The list is growing. Rappers are still being hit at home, and the invasions reveal more than just a need for security. By Erika Marie November 19, 2025
Sneakers Ranking The 7 Best "Gamma Blue" Air Jordans Ever Dropped We ranked the 7 best Gamma Blue Air Jordans ever released, from the iconic retros to the underrated releases. By Ben Atkinson November 13, 2025
Sneakers Ranking The Top 10 Adidas Collaborations That Aren’t Yeezy A ranking of the 10 best Adidas sneaker collaborations not named Yeezy, from luxury designs to wild artist collabs. By Ben Atkinson November 09, 2025
Sports LEC Summer Playoffs: How Do They Affect The LEC Finals? Here's everything you need to know about the impending LEC Summer playoffs. By Ben Mock July 12, 2023
Sports Is J. Cole Still Playing Basketball? J. Cole proved he is more than just a rapper after he began his pursuit of a professional basketball career in 2021. Let's find out if Cole is still hooping. By Josh Megson April 21, 2023
Original Content Conway The Machine Songs: Rapper's Best Collabs Conway the Machine's storied career has featured a variety of iconic collaborations. Today, we're looking at his best collabs to date. By Caleb Hardy April 20, 2023
Pop Culture 21 Savage Net Worth 2024: What Is The Rapper Worth? Discover the net worth of 21 Savage in 2023, and learn about his music career, awards, live performances, and entrepreneurship. By Jake Skudder January 01, 2024