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Original Content Is Megan Thee Stallion Right About Hip-Hop's Gender Bias? Amid Megan Thee Stallion's claims of gender inequality, we look at the changing perceptions of women in hip-hop and how to right historical wrongs once and for all. By Robert Blair May 27, 2019
Original Content What Happened To Rita Ora? Is Rita Ora her own worst enemy? By E Gadsby September 12, 2018
Original Content The Very Common Predicament Of Lil Uzi Vert The story of Lil Uzi Vert being held hostage by his record label is serious, but it's all too common among young artists. By Patrick Lyons January 17, 2019
Original Content Soulja Boy Vs. Tyga: Biggest Comeback Of 2018 In a world bloated by a reverence for celebrity status, hip hop beef is more bizarre than ever. By Luke Hinz January 17, 2019
Original Content How Yelawolf's Career Is Coming Full Circle As he prepares to sever his ties to Shady Records, Yelawolf has given himself a new lease of life as an independent artist By Robert Blair March 13, 2019
Original Content Lil Dicky's "Earth" Bucks Internet Trend Of Sarcasm With Much-Needed Dose Of Sincerity Why Lil Dicky's "Earth" is important. By Sanibel Chai April 26, 2019
Original Content The Intoxicating YNW Melly Cocktail: Juxtaposition And Pain There's much to be gleaned from the music of an artist whose breakout hit reads like the criminal charges he now faces. By Luke Hinz August 13, 2019
Original Content What A Year (So Far): Hip Hop Is Exciting In 2018 2018 is shaping up to be a truly monumental year. By Luke Hinz May 01, 2018
Original Content Hip Hop's Newest Wave: Tracing The Influences Of Polo G, Lil Tjay, Calboy A generation removed from Chief Keef, the stunning transformation of street rap has revealed something much more than just the next iteration of Chicago drill. By Luke Hinz September 10, 2019
Original Content "The Fall Off": Is J. Cole Setting The Stage For His Masterpiece? J. Cole has created a grand vision for "The Fall Off." By Robert Blair November 18, 2019
Original Content Future Is King Of Hit-Making For A Generation Transcending Genres And Labels Is Future an R&B artist? By Michael Kawaida December 31, 2019
Original Content How Modern Hip-Hop's Disrespect Reflects The Spirit Of Punk Music Rather than following hip-hop's treasured code of conduct, today's rappers are echoing the early days of punk rock. By Robert Blair April 12, 2019