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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 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 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 Does Lil Pump Need To Evolve In 2019? With 21 Savage and Kodak Black exhibiting notable growth on their recent project, does Lil Pump need to follow suit on "Harverd Dropout" to avoid being lost in the shuffle? By Robert Blair January 10, 2019
Original Content Tyler, The Creator's Evolution: From "Bastard" To "Flower Boy" With "IGOR"'s imminent arrival, we took a look at the musical and lyrical growth of Tyler, The Creator and the shifts in his artistry. By Robert Blair May 14, 2019
Original Content Is R&B Music Having A Major Moment Right Now? Why is an r'n'b such an exciting genre right now? By Rose Lilah November 27, 2019
Original Content Making Sense Of Chief Keef's Place In Hip Hop Chief Keef has quietly become one of hip-hop's most influential figures, yet his place in the game remains debated to this day. By Luke Hinz July 03, 2018
Original Content What Is It About Playboi Carti? Examining what makes Playboi Carti's music and everything else he does, so appealing to the masses. By Samuel Allan May 29, 2019
Original Content Juicy J's Reinvention & Hustle Is Infinite Nearly three decades into his career, we examine how Three 6 Mafia's Juicy J remains as vital as ever. By Robert Blair April 19, 2019
Original Content Where Will Rick Ross' "Port Of Miami 2" Take Him? Will he deliver his fans a new classic album with "Port of Miami 2," or just some lemon pepper wings? By Michael Kaminsky June 20, 2019
Original Content Should Today's Hip-Hop Artists Study The Past? In light of MC Ren's claims that rappers need to be aware of their past to qualify as "artists", we take a look at the validity of that statement and see if it holds weight in today's industry. By Robert Blair June 05, 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