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Sneakers Unreleased Air Jordan 3 “ACG” Samples From 2023 Surface Unreleased Air Jordan 3 “ACG” samples from 2023 reveal a rugged, outdoor-inspired take on the iconic silhouette that never made it to retail. By Ben Atkinson December 27, 2025
Music Dr. Khalid Muhammad’s Estate Goes After Public Enemy, Ice Cube & More Over Unlicensed Samples Several iconic hip-hop songs have sampled the words of the late activist, Khalid Muhammad, and his estate wants compensation. By Cole Blake June 12, 2025
Music How Bob Marley & The Wailers “Get Up Stand Up” Became Hip-Hop’s Spiritual Predecessor These samples and interpolations of Bob Marley & The Wailers "Get Up Stand Up" capture the song's essence through hip-hop's lens. By Aron A. February 08, 2025
Pop Culture Havoc Debunks Myth About Mobb Deep's "Shook Ones, Part II" Havoc has the facts about a classic By Jake Lyda July 07, 2023
Music The Horror Films That Built Hip-Hop’s Dark Side: Screams & 808s From 21 Savage, Dr. Dre & More From eerie piano loops to cinematic terror, here's how horror movie scores shaped the heartbeat of modern hip-hop. By Aron A. October 31, 2025
Music Best Donna Summer Samples In Hip Hop The Queen of Disco’s music merges quite nicely with Hip Hop. By Demi Phillips February 29, 2024
Music Ice Spice's Best Sample Flips Ice Spice and producer RiotUSA are one of the hottest duos in hip-hop today. Here we break down the Bronx rapper's unique sample flips in five of her best-known tracks. By Christopher Gorrie May 28, 2024
Music Roy Ayers, Godfather Of Neo Soul And Hip Hop Inspiration, Dies At 84 Roy Ayers pioneered multiple genres, but his impact on the sounds of hip hop continues to be felt today. By Elias Andrews March 05, 2025
Music Tory Lanez Faces Scrutiny For Unauthorized George Michael Sample The estate of George Michael is taking aim at Tory Lanez for the unauthorized use of "Careless Whisper" on "Alone At Prom." By Aron A. March 14, 2022
Original Content Roberta Flack Samples: A Lasting Legacy In Hip Hop This week, music took a significant hit with the loss of our legend, Ms. Roberta Flack. We're honoring her legacy by revisiting how her music influenced Hip Hop. Rest in Power to an icon. By Erika Marie February 27, 2025
Original Content The Best 2000s Era Hip-Hop/R&B Samples From The Last Five Years As Hip-Hop and R&B continue to progress, the genres' samples have too. By Joshua Robinson June 07, 2022
Music Unforgettable Frankie Beverly Samples In Hip Hop The Maze frontrunner has significantly contributed to Hip Hop some fire rap tracks. By Demi Phillips January 29, 2024