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Original Content Usher & Chris Brown Songs We Need To Hear On Their R&B Tour From “Yeah!” to “No Guidance,” these are the Usher and Chris Brown songs that have to make the R&B Tour setlist. By Erika Marie April 16, 2026
Sneakers Ranking Every Air Jordan 4 OG Colorway From Worst To Best A complete ranking of all four original Air Jordan 4 colorways from 1989, from the "Military Blue" to the iconic "Black Cement". By Ben Atkinson April 10, 2026
Original Content Afrika Bambaataa’s Complicated Legacy Forces Hard Questions Afrika Bambaataa helped build Hip Hop. The abuse allegations changed what that legacy means. By Erika Marie April 13, 2026
Sneakers Ranking The 10 Most Iconic Sneakers Ever Worn In The NBA Playoffs We ranked some of the most iconic sneakers that NBA stars have ever laced up in the NBA Playoffs, creating some of the greatest moments ever. By Ben Atkinson January 25, 2026
Original Content The History Of A$AP Rocky, Drake, & Rihanna Before Lines Were Drawn Before the shade and the lyrics, there were years of silence between A$AP Rocky and Drake. Rihanna was never far from the center. By Erika Marie January 26, 2026
Relationships Kevin Gates & Dreka's Relationship Timeline Kevin and Dreka Gates built a partnership that defined their public lives and drew attention even after it ended. With his new relationships taking over timelines, people are looking back on their decades together. By Erika Marie February 02, 2026
Sports Why Is The Internet So Mad At Claressa Shields? The internet has opinions about Claressa Shields’ relationship. The Olympic champion is undefeated in the ring but under attack online because of her romance with rapper Papoose. By Erika Marie January 07, 2026
Relationships Yandy Smith & Mendeecees Harris' Relationship Timeline They built a brand on loyalty, love, and reality TV. Now it’s over. A full breakdown of Yandy and Mendeecees’ long-lived relationship. By Erika Marie January 05, 2026
Sneakers The Top 7 “White Cement” Air Jordans Of All-Time We breakdown of the 7 greatest "White Cement" Air Jordans ever released, based on design, history, and cultural impact. By Ben Atkinson December 21, 2025
Original Content Roberta Flack Samples: A Lasting Legacy In Hip Hop This week, music took a significant hit with the loss of our legend, Ms. Roberta Flack. We're honoring her legacy by revisiting how her music influenced Hip Hop. Rest in Power to an icon. By Erika Marie February 27, 2025
Sneakers The 10 Best Sneaker Collabs Of 2025 2025 brought some incredible sneaker collabs, and we're taking a look at the top 10 that definitely won the year. By Ben Atkinson December 04, 2025
Relationships Ray J & Princess Love’s Relationship Never Escaped Chaos What began as reality TV drama between Ray J and Princess Love turned into a years-long pattern of volatile and often dangerous behavior. By Erika Marie December 01, 2025