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Relationships Mariah The Scientist, Young Thug, & The 'Ride Or Die' Myth That Eclipses Her Music Leaked jail calls reignite debates on loyalty in Hip Hop, pulling Mariah the Scientist & Young Thug into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. By Erika Marie September 09, 2025
Sneakers Ranking The 7 Best "Gamma Blue" Air Jordans Ever Dropped We ranked the 7 best Gamma Blue Air Jordans ever released, from the iconic retros to the underrated releases. By Ben Atkinson November 13, 2025
Sneakers The 10 Greatest Air Jordan 5s Ever Released From OG classics to bold retros, the Air Jordan 5 has delivered some of the most iconic sneakers in history and here are the top 10. By Ben Atkinson September 14, 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 10 Slept-On Eminem Freestyles, Ranked Eminem has a long list of freestyles to his name, and we are going to rank 10 of his more underappreciated outings. By Devin Morton July 08, 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
Sneakers Ranking Every Steph Curry Under Armour Sneaker From Worst To Best From the Championship Pack to budget models, here's every Steph Curry Under Armour signature sneaker ranked from worst to best. By Ben Atkinson March 08, 2026
Original Content A Guide To OVO's Roster & Affiliates The OVO Sound roster keeps growing. Here are all the active artists and affiliates. By Karlton Jahmal January 29, 2018
Original Content Drake May Be The Most Critic-Proof Artist In Music Drake’s triple-album release sparked backlash over weak bars and bloated tracklists, yet the numbers remain enormous. By Erika Marie May 20, 2026
Original Content Nelly Net Worth 2025: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Nelly's net worth in 2025, understanding how his music, business ventures, and TV appearances contribute to his fortune. By Jake Skudder February 05, 2024
Original Content The Issue With Usher & J. Cole's Comments About Diddy Usher and J. Cole’s comments on Diddy reveal a larger issue, powerful men choosing silence over accountability despite mounting abuse allegations. By Erika Marie March 30, 2026
Original Content The Tallest Rappers On Earth A comprehensive list of the top 25 tallest emcees. By hnhh June 10, 2013