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Original Content Analyzing The Jay-Z Business Model A month on from achieving the distinction of "hip-hop's first billionaire', we take a look at the credos and cash-ins that put Hov at the top of the pile. By Robert Blair July 17, 2019
Original Content Rap's Conor McGregor: Why 50 Cent & "The Notorious" Are Kindred Spirits With his hip-hop influences worn on his sleeve, Conor McGregor's closest counterpart in hip-hop comes in the shape of a long-term adversary. By Robert Blair March 20, 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 Why Lil Nas X's Removal From Billboard Country Chart Matters Far from an isolated incident, Lil Nas X's exclusion from the Billboard Country Charts is endemic of a wider problem facing today's hip-hop stars. By Robert Blair April 03, 2019
Original Content Russ Vs Metro Boomin, And Who Is Responsible For "The Current State Of Hip Hop"? Examining the "current state of hip-hop" and if we really need to "blame" anyone at all. By Aida C. April 26, 2018
Original Content Will Smith's Pop Culture Longevity: A Brief Analysis Will Smith is a likeable, constantly relevant figure in Hollywood. How does he do it? By Samuel Allan May 28, 2019
Original Content Moneybagg Yo Is Quietly One Of The Most Consistent Rappers Out Right Now Moneybagg Yo needs some recognition. By Rose Lilah November 05, 2018
Original Content Should Drake Respond To Pusha T & Kanye West? What is an actor-turned-rapper to do for some well-earned respect? By Narsimha Chintaluri June 05, 2018
Original Content The Chaos Of Childish Gambino's "This Is America" Childish Gambino’s latest undertaking explores the joy and senseless violence of black America. By Luke Hinz May 08, 2018
Original Content Kurt Cobain's Legacy Has Impacted Hip-Hop For Generations The spirit of Kurt Cobain lives on through hip-hop music. By Robert Blair July 18, 2019
Original Content Kanye West's "Yeezus:" Unpacking A Truly Divisive Album Following "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" was no easy task. By Mitch Findlay September 19, 2018
Original Content Are We Approaching The Carolinas' Hip-Hop Golden Age? After years of being overlooked, is Carolina finally getting its due respect as a hotbed of talent? By Robert Blair March 22, 2019