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Original Content Let's Make A Movie: 10 Urban Films That Were Books First These 10 urban films were adapted from books by black authors. By Brownie Marie October 22, 2014
Original Content XXXTENTACION's 5 Most Controversial Moments So Far Highlighting some of X's biggest controversies. By Aron A. August 24, 2017
Original Content The Sustained Cultural Significance Of "The Boondocks" “Excuse me, everyone. I have a brief announcement to make: Jesus was Black, Ronald Reagan was the devil, and the government is lying about 9/11. Thank you for your time. And goodnight.” By Luke Hinz May 09, 2019
Sneakers Kobe Bryant's Passing And The Ethics Of Reselling Sneakers Some resellers were quick to profit off of Kobe's death. By Alexander Cole February 08, 2020
Original Content #TBT: '90s Jay Z Looking back at the music of young Jay Z. By Danny Schwartz January 19, 2017
Reviews J. Cole's "4 Your Eyez Only" (Review) "4 Your Eyez Only" overcomes an ambitious concept and a couple of awkward moments to stand as J. Cole's best album. By Patrick Lyons December 15, 2016
Original Content Candy Bars: The Best Candy References In Hip Hop The 15 most frequently-referenced candy bars in hip hop, and the best lyrics that mention them. By Patrick Lyons October 31, 2016
Original Content #TBT: Soulja Boy Revisiting Soulja Boy's peak, from 2007 to 2010. By Danny Schwartz January 12, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Clams Casino Tracks 10 of the best tracks from gifted New Jersey producer Clams Casino. By Danny Schwartz May 22, 2016
Original Content Rack City: 10 Hip Hop Sex Tape Scandals Some confirmed, some rumored, all with internet-breaking potential. By Danny Schwartz May 19, 2016
Reviews Lil Uzi Vert's "The Perfect Luv Tape" (Review) Lil Uzi Vert's mixtape formula runs a little dry on "The Perfect Luv Tape," but his future's still undeniably bright. By Patrick Lyons August 06, 2016
Reviews Review: Chris Brown's "Royalty" We might see a grown Chris Brown album yet. By Alex Galbraith December 24, 2015