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Why Jay-Z's 'Reasonable Doubt' is Better Than 'The Blueprint'

With the 30-year anniversary of 'Reasonable Doubt' and Jay-Z celebrating that album and 'Blueprint' at Yankee Stadium, we make the case why the debut reigns supreme.

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The 100 Best New York City Rap Songs

The New York Knicks have restored the feeling. So here's the 100 best New York City rap songs of all time, with classics from Nas, Biggie, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang, Mobb Deep, Cardi B, Pop Smoke, and more.

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The 30 Best Drake Verses, Ranked

Drake's new album 'Iceman' is proof he is still one of the best rappers in hip-hop. Here are his 30 best verses.

Abe Beame52 days ago
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50 Best New York Rappers of All Time, Ranked

From pioneers like Rakim to legends like Jay-Z to newer icons like Pop Smoke and Cardi B, these are the 50 best New York rappers of all time.

Abe Beame61 days ago
Nicki Minaj, in a white fur coat and yellow dress, poses with a peace sign at the Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Nicki Minaj has become a huge supporter of Donald Trump and the same goes for the Barbz.

Nicki Minaj Went MAGA. Here's What the Barbz Had to Say.

For years, the Barbz fought over streaming numbers and rap beef. Now they're debating immigration policy. We asked the most passionate fanbase in rap what to make of Nicki Minaj going full MAGA.

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The 35 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2025

In 2025, we got monster albums from rappers like YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Cardi B, the Clipse, EsDeeKid, and more.

Abe Beame234 days ago
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The 50 Best Albums of 2025

The year was full of peaks and valleys, with standout releases from Bad Bunny, Clipse, Justin Bieber, PinkPantheress, and more. Here are the best albums of 2025.

Abe Beame234 days ago
Three musicians performing: Future with sunglasses and tattoos, Kanye West wearing a green jacket, and Kendrick Lamar in a black outfit.

The 35 Best Rap Albums of the 21st Century

From 50 Cent’s 'Get Rich or Die Tryin’' to Drake’s 'Take Care' to Cardi B’s 'Invasion of Privacy', these are the best rap albums since 2000.

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Two vinyl records: Rihanna's "Anti" on a chair, and another with a red cover and pixelated artwork leaning against a wall.

The 50 Best Albums of the 21st Century

From Jay-Z’s 'The Blueprint' to Kanye West’s 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' to Rihanna’s 'Anti,' these are the best albums since 2000.

Abe Beame249 days ago
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Sacha Jenkins’ Long, Storied Ego Trip

The late, great cultural ambassador was a master of many mediums. But it’s his work on one of hip-hop’s greatest publications that indelibly shaped the future of rap media.

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The 15 Most Annoying Rap Debates Online

Hip-hop has changed, but our need to argue hasn’t. From GOAT debates to culture vulture claims, we’ve highlighted some of the most common rap arguments and tried to reach a few conclusions.

Abe Beame357 days ago
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An Unfiltered Conversation With Meek Mill

Meek Mill is at an inflection point. Now independent, he’s experiencing a creative resurgence. We caught up with him recently to talk social media, Diddy rumors, and what independence means for him.

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The 20 Best Rap Verses Of 2024

From Drake to Kendrick Lamar to Tierra Whack, here are the best rap verses of 2024.

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The 15 Best TV Shows of 2024

From ‘Arcane’ to ‘The Boys’ to ‘The Penguin’ to ‘X-Men ‘97,’ these are our picks for the greatest shows streaming on television this year.

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dream hampton Witnessed the Making of 'Ready to Die' Up Close. Here's What She Remembers.

For the 30 year anniversary of 'Ready to Die,' we spoke to 'It Was All A Dream' director dream hampton about watching the Notorious B.I.G. record his classic debut.

Abe Beame681 days ago
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Every Song on The Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Ready to Die' Ranked

For the 30 year anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Ready to Die,' we decided to rank all the songs on the original album.

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The 20 Best Rappers In Their 20s Right Now

Rappers in their 20s may not be as dominant as they once were, but they are still vital to hip-hop. Here are the best emcees in their 20s.

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Is Wu-Tang’s Million Dollar ‘Once Upon a Time in Shaolin’ Album Actually Good?

We got to listen to Wu-Tang Clan’s infamous one-of-one album, <i>Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,</i> during a special listening session in New York City. Here are our thoughts.

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