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Original Content 10 Biggest Bad Boy Records Artists of All Time Here's a look at some of the biggest artists in Bad Boy Record's illustrious history. By Josh Megson April 13, 2023
Pop Culture Megan, Halle, & Cassie Spoke Up — And Got Doubted, Not Defended Even as Megan Thee Stallion, Cassie, and Halle Bailey came forward with evidence, they were still mocked, doubted, memed, or ignored. By Erika Marie May 30, 2025
Original Content Ebro Darden’s Firing Brought His Grudges Back To The Surface After Ebro Darden’s Hot 97 exit, old feuds and criticisms resurfaced, fueling new debates about his legacy in Hip Hop. By Erika Marie December 17, 2025
Original Content Ice Cube’s Good, Bad & The Ugly: On “Man Up,” Kendrick Lamar & Why He’ll Never Have An A&R Ice Cube will stop to smell the roses—but only for a moment. The rap icon reflects on four decades of music, the mainstream’s grip on hip-hop, and the legacy of his catalog as he drops his latest album. By Aron A. September 19, 2025
Original Content All Of Drake & The Weeknd's Collaborations For a small stretch of time, Drake and The Weeknd proved themselves to be a powerful songwriting team. By Trevor Smith January 11, 2017
Pop Culture A Look at Eazy-E's Children Today Eazy-E reportedly had 11 children before he passed away. Most have followed in his footsteps. By Josh Megson April 04, 2023
Original Content Different Gods: Kendrick Lamar & Drake’s Two Versions Of Hip Hop Power Drake & Kendrick shaped a generation of Hip Hop, each pushing the genre in radically different directions. By Erika Marie July 20, 2025
Politics The MAGAfication Of Nicki Minaj Nicki Minaj didn’t suddenly go MAGA. Her political turn has been years in the making. This isn’t a surprise. It’s the logical next step. By Erika Marie December 26, 2025
Original Content Who Is Big U? From Street Legend To Accused Industry Enforcer Once praised as a Hip Hop gatekeeper and community leader, Big U now faces federal charges of murder, extortion, and running a criminal enterprise. By Erika Marie April 01, 2025
Streetwear Met Gala 2025 Honors Black Dandyism: Outkast, Janelle Monáe, & More Have Always Worn It Best Tailored suits and defiant flair. Black artists like Pharrell and Erykah Badu continue a legacy of Dandyism shaped by generations before them. By Erika Marie May 05, 2025
Original Content Youngboy NBA's Messy Love Life: A Brief History Unpacking NBA Youngboy's female connections. By E Gadsby June 11, 2019
Relationships Who Has Brittany Renner Dated? A Look At Her Relationship History From NBA stars to rappers, Brittany Renner’s relationship history reveals how love, fame, and controversy collide in social media culture. By Rain Adams September 15, 2025