EDITORIAL

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."

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.

Amid Wiley's claims that Ed Sheeran had exploited grime for his own gain, we take a look at Ed Sheeran's multiple liaisons with the hip-hop world on both sides of the Atlantic.

IDK's "Is He Real?" is the latest project from a long line of self-described Kanye West disciples. Whether or not it lives up to the billing is up for debate.

Taking a closer look at the first episode of "The Vince Staples Show" and the accompanying music.

Big Sean unlocks new growth in his latest releases.

“Old Town Road” is gonna ride til’ the remixes can’t no more.