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All Eyez On Memes: The Destroyer Of Hip Hop & Rapper Breakfast Cereal

Also, high school desk beat making.

Instagram Flexin': Young Chop Slams Kanye West; Says He Uses Artists

Kendrick Lamar announces “Kunta’s Groove Sessions” Tour, and Nicki Minaj partners with Myx, a Moscato, to raise money.

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?

Hip Hop's Identity Problem

For Hip Hop to continue to thrive it must fully accept every member of its community.

Empire State Of Mind: 5 Reasons "Empire" & "Power" Are Totally Different Series

Both Lee Daniels and 50 Cent vehicles are great for Hip Hop besides being unique dramas.

Stitches, Slim Jesus & The White Male Fantasy Of Black Violence

A new trend is beginning that’s equal parts fascinating and terrifying.

Hopsin Finds His Stride Poking Fun At Modern Rap In The Hilarious Video For "No Words"

Hopsin's hilarious takedown of the mainstream "trap" that dominates the airwaves may be his best work yet.

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.

Amber Rose & The Slut Walk Represents This Year’s Under The Radar Resurgence Of Wiz Khalifa

“See You Again” is 2015’s biggest rap single so far and another indication of one bumpy period for Pittsburgh's own.

Tweets Is Watching: Lupe Fiasco Says Atlantic Tried To "Destroy My Career On All Levels"

Chris Brown receives joint custody of his daughter Royalty, and Rihanna graces the cover of THE FADER with a self-portrait.

All Eyez On Memes: The Game & Young Thug Beef Through Instagram While Lucious Lyon Disses Through “Snitch Bitch”

Also, an interesting interpretation of Silento's “Watch Me.”

Instagram Flexin': Safaree Calls Nicki Minaj The "Black Britney Spears" In Freestyle

Nicki Minaj will be portrayed in ABC Family Series’ TV Show, and Young Thug and The Game go at it.

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.

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?

Why Don’t Major Labels Release Rap Albums on Vinyl Anymore?

With vinyl sales generating more music sales than streaming, the answer may be a little complicated.

Empire State Of Mind: Lucious Lyon & "Snitch Bitch" Illustrates Hip Hop's Complex Stance On Crime

Fox’s highly rated show captures the realness and absurdity fairly well.

The Summer Of Run The Jewels

Though "Meow The Jewels" is currently taking the internet by storm, Killer Mike and El-P had one helluva summer.

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.

Pimp C Gets a Biography Worthy of His Swagger

Ben Westhoff crafts an Op-Ed on Julia Beverly's Pimp C biography, "Sweet Jones: Pimp C’s Trill Life Story."

Young Thug & The Game Further Proves How Lame 2015 Rap Beef Has Become

As the two artists trade barbs on social media, rap beef has become a parody.

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