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Original Content "Gangsta Grillz" Mixtapes: Best Projects, Ranked DJ Drama's "Gangsta Grillz" mixtape series is one of hip hop's most iconic runs. Here is a list of the best mixtapes, ranked. By Wyatt Westlake May 11, 2023
Original Content ILoveMakonnen Addresses Lil Nas X Comparisons, Queer Visibility, & Hip Hop Politics From industry backlash to the rise of queer artists, iLoveMakonnen opens up about carving his own lane while the culture wrestles with change. By Erika Marie October 02, 2025
Original Content Rappers Who Fell Victim To Home Invasions The list is growing. Rappers are still being hit at home, and the invasions reveal more than just a need for security. By Erika Marie November 19, 2025
Original Content Major Money: Rappers Who Signed Million-Dollar Deals So who’s really breaking the bank in the industry? We take a look at a list of rappers who have signed multi-million or million dollar record deals. Some may take you by surprise, while others seem to fit the slot perfectly… By Shirley Ju August 16, 2014
Original Content BIA's 5 Biggest Hit Songs & Collabs Can you name five BIA songs? We can. She’s been cosigned by Nicki, rapped with Cole, and charted on her own. By Erika Marie October 14, 2025
Original Content Birdman Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Birdman and his net worth as we discuss his music career, record label, business ventures, and real estate investments. By Jake Skudder January 05, 2024
Sneakers The 8 Most Slept On Nike Collabs A look at the most underrated Nike collaborations that deserve more respect, from forgotten heat to overlooked gems that still hold up. By Ben Atkinson July 09, 2025
Original Content Metro Boomin's 11 Most Iconic Beats Of The 2020s... So Far Metro Boomin has long been one of hip-hop's most in-demand producers. These are some of the most iconic beats he's made so far this decade. By Devin Morton August 15, 2025
Original Content What Happened To Gym Class Heroes? We're looking at how Gym Class Heroes seemingly disappeared as quickly as they blew up off of hit single "Cupid's Chokehold / Breakfast in America." By Caleb Hardy May 26, 2023
Original Content Jermaine Dupri Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Producer Discover Jermaine Dupri's net worth in 2024, his journey to a $2.5M fortune, and his influential role in the music industry and beyond. By Jake Skudder January 23, 2024
Original Content Top 25 Best Joey Bada$$ Songs Take a look through Joey Bada$$'s best songs of all time while we await his new album. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 17, 2022
Original Content Eminem Vs. Joe Budden: A Complete History Tension between Joe Budden and Eminem has escalated into full-blown hostility. By Mitch Findlay September 10, 2018