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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 The Five Percent Nation: A Brief History Lesson The Five Percent Nation medallion worn by hip hop moguls such as Jay Z and Jay Electronica tends to raise a bit of controversy. We unravel the history behind this piece and what it exactly means to be a part of this Five Percent Nation. By Shirley Ju July 21, 2014
Original Content Famous Rappers Who Are Geminis Gemini season is a time to celebrate some of Hip Hop’s most revered rappers. By Demi Phillips May 24, 2023
Original Content Biggie Smalls Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Legendary Rapper Explore Biggie Smalls' net worth of $10 million in 2024, and the factors that contributed to his enduring legacy in the hip-hop industry. By Jake Skudder January 05, 2024
Original Content Best Marvin Gaye Samples In Hip Hop: From Kendrick Lamar To Jay-Z Marvin Gaye has been sampled hundreds of times. Here is a list of the best hip hop samples of his music. By Wyatt Westlake May 08, 2023
Original Content The Art Of "Doggystyle": How Snoop Dogg's Cover Shaped Hip-Hop Album Art How Darryl "Joe Cool' Daniel's album artwork for Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" has influenced generations of hip-hop artwork. By Sanibel Chai November 22, 2019
Original Content Top 10: Rap Interludes Continuing our Top 10 series, we countdown the best interludes... By hnhh July 28, 2014
Original Content Rappers Who Are The Biggest Gamers: Soulja Boy, T-Pain & More The hip hop and gamer worlds have crossed paths for decades and the crossover has a reached a new level in modern times. By Paul Barnes May 10, 2023
Original Content DJ Akademiks Vs. The Culture: A Legacy Of L’s & Feuds Since he stepped on the scene, DJ Akademiks has been at the center of controversy. Here are some of his biggest beefs & loses in Hip Hop culture. By Erika Marie February 10, 2025
Original Content The 10 Best Nina Simone Samples In Hip Hop Listen to these 10 cuts featuring Nina Simone, one of the most sampleable vocalists of all time. By Danny Schwartz July 06, 2015
Original Content Kanye West's 10 Most Soulful Tracks 10 songs from Kanye West's discography that carry on the tradition of soul music. By Patrick Lyons January 20, 2016
Original Content Who Is London Hill, Nicki Minaj's New Artist? Get to know the Bronx rapper who is next in line. By Laura Fuentes April 26, 2023