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Mitch Findlay January 09, 2019 Original Content EXCLUSIVE: Mir Fontane & Mir Pesos detail the history behind their single "Stuck" after accusing Cardi B of biting the song's hook for "Up."
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Patrick Lyons April 13, 2016 Original Content <p>Ask most Hip-Hop fans who’s been running the rap game the past three years, and the answers would mostly be the same; Kendrick Lamar…Drake…maybe some J. Cole. Even with somewhat of an agreement, there’s no science to this. There’s no exact formula of determining who is on top. Is it record sales? Some would say that, and that would justify the belief that Kendrick, Drake, or Cole are on top of the game. Using that logic however would leave justification of our culture up to whoever is buying music…whoever.
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Bruce Smith January 15, 2015 Reviews "PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO" proves to be a continuation of the first installment for PARTYNEXTDOOR, as he displays more quality production and an endless amount of all-consuming lust.
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Angus Walker May 12, 2015 Reviews The Bronx teen rapper’s debut is putting the legacy of his city on it’s shoulders. Does he manage to rise, or does he crumble under the pressure?
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Maxwell Cavaseno October 15, 2019 Profiles INTERVIEW: Rob $tone talks growing up in San Diego, his 1207 crew and the success of his debut single "Chill Bill."
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Danny Schwartz November 08, 2016 Original Content Rap veteran Yung Joc is a man on a mission. He recently sat down with us to talk about leaving "Love & Hip Hop" drama in the past, the importance of celebrities being involved in their communities, and what we can expect from his forthcoming collaborartion with Rick Ross.
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Original Content Will Swae Lee's Solo Career Be Bigger Than Rae Sremmurd? The Rae Sremmurd artist is increasingly branching out into solo territory, proving to be a versatile and valuable player.
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Original Content How Leaked Music Has Evolved In The Streaming Age We take a look at how leaking music has evolved in the era of streaming services.
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Taylor Rubright 
Reviews Review: Travi$ Scott's "Days Before Rodeo" While there are a few hiccups in track selection and lyrical consistency, "Days Before Rodeo" has Travi$ Scott taking a significant step forward.
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Profiles Pardison Fontaine Explains How Cardi B "Deebo'ed" Him & Kanye West's Process In "On The Come Up" Pardison Fontaine talks dynamic with Kanye West, his friendship with Cardi B, and more in "On The Come Up."
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Original Content Cardi B's "Up": Mir Fontane Details Plagiarism Accusations EXCLUSIVE: Mir Fontane & Mir Pesos detail the history behind their single "Stuck" after accusing Cardi B of biting the song's hook for "Up."
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Sports Who Had The Better Reference: Kobe Bryant Vs Steph Curry A slightly retooled edition of "Who Had The Better Verse" to commemorate Kobe Bryant's final game.
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Original Content Running The Jewels & The Game: An Argument For Killer Mike As The Top MC Of The Past Three Years <p>Ask most Hip-Hop fans who’s been running the rap game the past three years, and the answers would mostly be the same; Kendrick Lamar…Drake…maybe some J. Cole. Even with somewhat of an agreement, there’s no science to this. There’s no exact formula of determining who is on top. Is it record sales? Some would say that, and that would justify the belief that Kendrick, Drake, or Cole are on top of the game. Using that logic however would leave justification of our culture up to whoever is buying music…whoever.
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Bruce Smith 
Reviews Review: PARTYNEXTDOOR "PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO" "PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO" proves to be a continuation of the first installment for PARTYNEXTDOOR, as he displays more quality production and an endless amount of all-consuming lust.
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Original Content DJ Khaled's Top 5 Posse Anthems The top 5 posse cuts led by DJ Khaled.
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Angus Walker 
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Profiles Meet Rob $tone: The “Smilin’-Ass Nigga” Behind “Chill Bill” INTERVIEW: Rob $tone talks growing up in San Diego, his 1207 crew and the success of his debut single "Chill Bill."
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