INFLUENCE

An in-depth look at the importance of Lil Wayne's "I Feel Like Dying."In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the nation’s opioid crisis a “public health emergency.”

21 Savage is racking up wins.

How Darryl "Joe Cool' Daniel's album artwork for Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" has influenced generations of hip-hop artwork. Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage

Give The Queen her flowers!

Analyzing the influence of Lil Uzi Vert's iconic Fit Pic, and deconstructing the essential components.

From Lil Wayne’s "Tha Carter III" cover to Travis Scott's “SICKO MODE,” "Ready To Die" followed hip-hop on its journey to becoming a global phenomenon.

Ye has some fond memories working with Cudder.

Jermaine Dupri with a hot take.

Denzel Curry talks "Zuu," Andre 3000, and more on the latest episode of "For The Record."

"Anyone who erroneously believed James was influencing the coach hire can drop that notion," writes ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

Los Angeles Lakers management may have been a catalyst in forcing Lonzo Ball to rethink his Big Baller Brand commitment.

Meek Mill isn't a fan of how 6ix9ine used his influence to portray a "gangbanger."

After years of personal setbacks, is it time for DMX's influence to be given the esteem it deserves?

He's asking for recognition.

Tracing signs of a Kylie Jenner influence on her man's, Travis Scott.

Soulja Boy really birthed everyone's career.

The 80s sensation is said to have passed away from brain cancer.

The entertainer questions how the issue is treated in comparison to other social concerns.

50 keeps it real.

"Soulja most definitely influenced a lot of everybody's work."

Bow Wow is here for Soulja Boy's comeback.

Soulja Boy fans seem to think the flow is quite similar.

The apple seems to have got caught on a branch on the way down.

Vic Mensa breaks down the foundational elements of his career.

Soulja Boy's mazy career ought to be a picture show.

He acknowledges the way-paver.