Che Noir rips an Evidence beat. Louie Ray does not use the word “coochie.” Lucki and Chuckyy have matching Jeep trucks. Plus, Jaclynn’s phonk and Frak’s 3-iron.

Lil Wayne’s career apex came at a time when being online was still fun and POW recalls all the highs of the mid-2000s blog era Wayne content.

Former LA gang member Ramelle Kamack recalls the four words his mother shared, that set him on a path of overcoming life’s greatest challenges.

From ruling the San Fernando Valley party scene to their new album, Back in Bidness, Shoreline Mafia captured West Coast lightning in a bottle.

Donald Morrison delivers this week's Rap-Up to kick off June, highlighting a new monumental link-up of Playboi Carti and NBA YoungBoy, new ATL raps via SwaVay, Duffy repping OTM and more.

Sample drill prodigy Raq baby takes us into the studio, where TikTok scrolls, weed smoke, and punch-ins fuel viral hits.

Samuel Lamontagne takes you on a tour of the dynamic and experimental rap scene bubbling in the Paris underground.

Sentenced to life in a California prison at age 21, former gang member Ramelle Kamack pens his life story as a lens through which readers can understand what it means to change.

Cuzzos and Hot Girls go off from the cool table. Anycia and Dc2trill channel the 2000s. Plus, Atlanta team ups and Bay house-rap.

Michael McKinney's Slam on the CDJ makes it return to highlight the most thrilling DJ sets of the past month – from Julien Dechery to k means, Significant Other and more.