EDITORIAL

This Juneteenth, take a first-hand look at one of the ongoing protests against systemic racism and police brutality taking place in New York City.

Celebrities have been stepping forward, calling for justice for Breonna Taylor. Here is a list of a few other women who lost their lives at the hands of those who claimed their job was to protect and serve.

To the Black community.

A report from the front lines of the Los Angeles protests, where thousands rallied in the streets seeking justice for George Floyd.

Hip-Hop’s claimed its stake in cannabis culture but how has it infiltrated the legal weed economy? B-Real, Wiz Khalifa, Berner, and more detail their journey as cannabis entrepreneurs during the rise of Big Weed corporations.

How Roddy Ricch's "The Box," and a strange noise that almost didn’t make the song may have changed his career.

An ode to Slug.

Lil Wayne's verse on Mario's "Crying Out For Me" remix arrived during his acclaimed 2007 run.

Rest in peace to one of the greatest to ever pick up a basketball.

How Mac Miller reinvented himself, took control of his narrative and his legacy while on a collision course with tragedy.

"The Sopranos" first aired on January 10, 1999. We dive into how it changed the TV landscape.

Justin Bieber’s hiatus, return and musical direction moving forward as his album looms.

21 Savage's self-expression through singing denotes the duplicity of hip-hop and the evolution of the "gangster" rapper.

Is Future an R&B artist?

We tackle exactly what copyright infringement in music is, with help from two industry professionals.

J. Cole's third album celebrates five years.

Against the sanitization of rap music.

Why is an r'n'b such an exciting genre right now?

J. Cole has created a grand vision for "The Fall Off."

While originally written last year for the 20th anniversary of Dr. Dre's "2001," be sure to revisit this piece on the project's 21st birthday.

Nicki Minaj's recent decision to stick to feature spots is a great move for the rapper: here's why.

Exploring the perceived duality in the burgeoning r'n'b star, Summer Walker.

A look at the life and times of Youngboy, and how his music can help us understand him just as much as his actions.

Tracing the dissolution of Azealia Banks to figure out where it all went wrong.

We take a look at whether Wiz Khalifa could be attempting to tap into the headspace that initially made him an underground sensation.

An honor reserved for the veteran, album seven often goes uncelebrated.

In an era where social media is one of an artist's most pivotal tools, we look at how Instagram's penchant for "shadow banning" rappers may have a detrimental effect on their livelihoods.

The pseudo-intellectual dropped an absolute goose egg earlier this week that surprised no one.