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Original Content Megan Thee Stallion's 5 Best Freestyles Outside of her hit songs, Megan Thee Stallion showcased his rap skills on each of her freestyles. By Wyatt Westlake May 29, 2023
Original Content Hip-Hop Family Tree Part 1: The Old School Hip-hop pioneers and their famous relatives. By Karlton Jahmal January 09, 2018
Original Content 10 Essential DeJ Loaf Tracks Get (more) acquainted with DeJ Loaf. By Danny Schwartz September 25, 2016
Original Content How Mac Miller's "Red Dot Music" Unlocked His True Potential How Mac Miller reinvented himself, took control of his narrative and his legacy while on a collision course with tragedy. By Michael Kawaida January 14, 2020
Original Content Top Five Jhene Aiko Features Here's a look at Jhene Aiko's top five features with some of today's biggest rappers. By Carl Lamarre April 11, 2015
Original Content A Conversation With Nate Fox, The Producer "In The Trenches" Of Chance The Rapper's "Coloring Book" Nate Fox doesn't want to make you a beat, he wants to help you make "the best fucking song." By Trevor Smith October 27, 2016
Pop Culture Jamie Foxx's Career: From Stand-Up To Music To A-List Actor A creative multi-hyphenate in the worlds of comedy, film, and music, we're looking back on Jamie Foxx's iconic career arc. By Caleb Hardy May 15, 2023
Original Content 10 Rappers With Their Own Weed Strains These 10 rappers are advancing hip hop's weed culture. By Seymoure April 20, 2017
Original Content Nas & JAY-Z's Second Round: Was It Better Than The First? In one of hip-hop's most legendary battles -- that of JAY-Z and Nas -- the incredible second round goes underappreciated all too often. By Mitch Findlay July 08, 2021
Original Content Usher Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Megastar Usher's empire strikes a harmonious chord, amassing a staggering net worth, solidifying his reign as a true music industry powerhouse. By Jake Skudder February 20, 2024
Profiles Behind The Beat: Lex Luger Lex Luger is the star of the latest Behind the Beat. The Virginia producer speaks on the legacy of "Flockaveli," producing for Kanye West at 19, and exploring EDM with A-Trak. Now 25, he feels that his best work is yet to come. By Angus Walker May 18, 2016
Original Content Kanye West Bowing To Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" Is A Sign Of Time-Honored Respect Kanye West has learned to stand toe-to-toe with Lil Wayne, if nothing else. By Devin Ch September 29, 2018