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Mac Miller Video Director Rex Arrow Explains Work & Relationship With Rapper

"This latest video that we shot, for 'Brand Name,’” Arrow says, "is a reminder of the fundamental rule of what I’ve been doing for the past five or six years."

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Eminem Songs That Sample Classic Rock Examined

Eminem samples Queen’s “We Will Rock You” on “Till I Collapse."

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Mac Miller’s “GO:OD AM” Cover Art Examined

Mac Miller’s brother, Miller McCormick, designed the “GO:OD AM” artwork.

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Stray Shots: The Problem With Slim Jesus & The Importance Of Master P

Sim Jesus gets confronted and Master P the most successful mogul no one talks about.

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Rap Considered “New Wild West”

"'TPAB' often sounds like the main attraction from one of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West circus shows,” a new article says.

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The Game vs. 50 Cent: Which Emcee Has The Better Post-Beef Discography?

Here we face off, fight club style, the albums of both of these legends after their beef changed their lives forever.

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The Game's Top 10 Name Drops On Tracks

The Game loves a good name drop on his tracks, from friends to enemies. Last July, we dropped a list of his top 10 name drops to date. Enjoy this trip down memory lane!

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Stray Shots: Travi$ Scott's Refusal & The Allure Of Trap Music

Travi$ Scott makes a bold claim, and what exactly is the draw of "trap" music?

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13 Amazing Things We Learned From Kanye West's SHOWstudio Interview

This is one of Ye's most revealing interviews this year where he discusses everything from Kim Kardashian to running for president and Hip Hop were discussed.

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Top September Rap Battles Listed

"The Top Rap Battles from September” have been compiled by BattleRap.com.

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Stray Shots: The Game Deserves Top 5 Discussion & If A New Lauryn Hill Album Matters Today

This week, we examine The Game's place in Hip Hop and if Lauryn Hill can really change music again with her next album.

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First Listen: Staff Reactions To The Game's "On Me" Featuring Kendrick Lamar

As “The Documentary 2” drops next week, Compton’s finest drops another track from his sixth full length studio album featuring K. Dot. But, is it any good?

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Choice Cuts: Celebrating Non-Single Tracks From Jay Z, OutKast & Black Star’s Classic September 29,1998 Releases

As “Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life,” “Aquemini,” and “Most Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star” turn 17 today, we celebrate the deep cuts that made these projects classics.

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Stray Shots: Frost Says Someone Murdered Eazy-E & Drake Addresses Ghostwriting

Frost brings a compelling theory to the table regarding Eazy's death and Drake addresses those reference tracks in his cover story with Fader.

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First Listen: Staff Reactions To The Game’s “El Chapo”

Before Compton's finest drops The Documentary 2 next week, he lets loose an atomic track inspired by the infamous drug lord.

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Pooch Hall Reveals His Ultimate Playlist

With “My First Love” recently dropping on various VOD services, the “Ray Donovan” star reveals his favorite tracks.

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“Everything We Know About Selfies We Learned From Rihanna” Listed

A new list says that Rihanna is “the kind of celebrity made for Instagram."

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First Listen: Staff Reactions To Sauce Walka's Drake Diss "Wack 2 Wack"

One-half of Houston duo The Sauce Twinz sends numerous shots to October’s Very Own using his “Back To Back” instrumental. But does it work?

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Stray Shots: The Summer Of Fetty Wap & Whether "The Blueprint" Is Jay Z's Best Album

This week, we examine the success of Fetty Wap and if Hov’s sixth album was his creative peak.

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DJ Rashad Hayes Names Top Trends Of 2015

The club and mixtape deejay discusses everything from the resurgence of quality albums to the impact of streaming.