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Original Content J. Cole's "Middle Child" Philosophy: Bridging The Gap Caught in the middle of two generations, J.Cole is doing his utmost to create a future where the two can prosper. By Robert Blair February 01, 2019
Reviews "Space Jam 2": Lebron James Lacks Michael Jordan's Cool-As-A-Cucumber Demeanor Is the "Space Jam" sequel worth the 25-year wait? We dig into the hotly-anticipated new film ahead of its theatrical release. By Keenan Higgins July 15, 2021
Sports Are The Lakers Too Old? Just a few days into the NBA offseason, some fans are referring to the Lakers as the "retirement home." By Alexander Cole August 07, 2021
Original Content Why The Performances Were The Most Important Part Of The 2018 Grammys Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Dave Chappelle, and Childish Gambino showed the world why hip-hop culture reigns supreme. By Karlton Jahmal January 29, 2018
Original Content Kanye West's Changing Relationship With Art For the first time in over a decade, Kanye & I have don't have much to speak about. By Narsimha Chintaluri June 06, 2018
Original Content The Aftermath Of XXXTentacion's Death XXXTentacion's sudden passing exposed some of humanity’s most deplorable tendencies. By Luke Hinz June 21, 2018
Original Content 6 "90059" Producers To Know Jay Rock gives some youngbloods a chance to shine. By Nicholas DG September 14, 2015
Original Content Vince Staples Says "Everybody Loves Lil Baby" In an excerpt from our upcoming digital cover story interview with Vince Staples, he details working with Lil Baby on “East Point Prayer," off his new album "Ramona Park Broke My Heart." By Aron A. April 13, 2022
Original Content Scary Funny: How DaBaby Remains Intimidating While Cracking Jokes A look at DaBaby's unique breed of gangster rap, which relies on humor as much as it does on malice. By Patrick Lyons August 19, 2019
Reviews Ab-Soul's "Do What Thou Wilt." (Review) Ab-Soul showcases a split worldview on his new cut, "Do What Thou Wilt." Soulo takes his self-titled advice, and lets his strengths shine instead of experimenting for variety’s sake. By Anders Marshall December 16, 2016
Original Content Where Is Mac Miller? Tracking His Movements Since "The Divine Feminine" Following Mac Miller’s uncharacteristic music absence since Donald Trump’s election and his relationship with Ariana Grande. By Brendan Bures January 31, 2018
Original Content What It's Like To Go On Tour With Logic Videographer Justin Fleischer gives us his first-hand account of Logic's "The Incredible True Story" tour. By Danny Schwartz July 29, 2016