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Original Content Eminem, Split Three Ways: The Persona, The Performer, The Survivor Eminem built three distinct personas. Slim Shady, Eminem, and Marshall each reveal how identity, pain, & performance shaped his legacy. By Erika Marie July 04, 2025
Sneakers Air Jordan 18: 8 Facts You Didn’t Know About MJ’s Last On-Court Model The Air Jordan 18 was Michael Jordan’s last on-court sneaker, and its story is packed with details most fans don’t know. By Ben Atkinson September 25, 2025
Sneakers Ranking The 12 Most Expensive Air Jordans Ever Sold At Auction By Ben Atkinson September 19, 2025
Original Content From D’Angelo To Erykah Badu: The Pioneers Who Made Neo-Soul Timeless Neo-Soul has given us timeless classics, and we celebrate just a few of the artists who help put the soulful genre on the mainstream map. By Erika Marie March 20, 2025
Original Content Angie Stone Remembered: From Hip Hop Pioneer To Neo-Soul Icon The tragic loss of Angie Stone has reverberated beyond music. For Women's History Month, we're looking back at her legacy & impact on generations of artists & music lovers. By Erika Marie March 05, 2025
Original Content Does Going Platinum Still Carry The Same Weight? In this day and age, is going platinum still the same milestone it once was? By Mitch Findlay April 06, 2018
Sports The Best Slam Dunk Performances In NBA History Relive some of the greatest performances in Dunk Contest history. By Kyle Rooney February 17, 2018
Streetwear Most Anticipated Sneakers Dropping In 2018 These are the most lit sneakers that'll be arriving in 2018. Mark your calendars.Jordan Brand Unveils Spring 2018 Collection By Willie T. Plaza January 19, 2018
Original Content The Cooking Playlist For Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving!! Whether you're actually cooking in the kitchen or relaxing with friends and family, here's a playlist to bump today. By Rose Lilah November 23, 2017
Original Content Vote: Drake's "Summer Sixteen" Vs. Meek Mill's "War Pain" Drake & Meek Mill took shots at each other on new songs that dropped over the weekend. Which track were you feeling more? By Danny Schwartz February 01, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Focus... Meet Focus..., in-house producer at Aftermath and integral member of the team that made Dr. Dre's "Compton." By Danny Schwartz October 14, 2015
Original Content Happy Birthday DJ Screw: Elite Chops In remembrance of DJ Screw, we highlight 10 of his chopped and screwed masterpieces. By Chris Tart July 20, 2015