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Original Content What Does "Oklama" Mean? Unpacking Kendrick Lamar's New Alias With no shortage of theories online, we look at the potential rationales behind Kendrick Lamar's new "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" era moniker. By Robert Blair April 21, 2022
Original Content Eve & Dr. Dre Forged The Ruff Ryders & Aftermath Alliance Eve and Dr. Dre developed a strong and surefire chemistry, forging an alliance between two great hip-hop dynasties. By Mitch Findlay April 28, 2020
Original Content N.O.R.E.'s Art Of Storytelling: Drink Champs, The NY Come-Up, & The Most Misunderstood Rapper Encyclopedia Noreaga. By Mitch Findlay December 03, 2019
Original Content Every Travis Scott Feature So Far Revisit Travis' many guest appearances from 2012 to 2017. By Trevor Smith March 29, 2017
Sports Gilbert Arenas' Gambling Arrest & 5 Other Major Controversies Gilbert Arenas is a polarizing figure, and his recent arrest has only added to that. These are some of his biggest controversies. By Devin Morton August 01, 2025
TV "Carmen: A Hip Hopera" Turns 22: A Look Back Celebrate 22 years of "Carmen: A Hip Hopera," the groundbreaking fusion of hip hop & opera starring Beyoncé, that changed pop culture forever. By Erika Marie May 09, 2023
Original Content Travie McCoy On Working With Drake & Lil Wayne, Tyga Relationship & The Future Of Gym Class Heroes Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy discusses his influence on the new generation, his leaked collab with The Alchemist & Lil Wayne, battling addiction, and his thoughts on Machine Gun Kelly's foray into pop-punk. By Aron A. September 21, 2021
Relationships Instagram Gallery: Lil Durk & India Royale Family Moments "I found her ain't gotta find her no more." By Taya Coates July 25, 2021
Original Content Roddy Ricch's Best Songs (So Far) Roddy Ricch's top 21 best songs from his career thus far. By Rose Lilah May 07, 2020
Original Content Who Is R&B Sensation, Queen Naija? Discover the journey of singer Queen Naija, from her YouTube beginnings to her rise as a compelling voice in R&B music. By Erika Marie May 18, 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 RIP King Von: O-Block's Trusted Narrator “Crazy Story” created the buzz, but it was King Von's subsequent efforts that cemented him as a trusted storyteller in a new generation of drill music. By Aron A. November 11, 2020