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07/08/2025

Explore how this song became a cultural landmark.

Eminem’s “Stan,” released in 2000 on The Marshall Mathers LP, is still one of the best hip-hop songs for storytelling. It follows a chilling descent into obsession and isolation and...

07/07/2025

Rap battles date back to the beginning of hip-hop culture in 1970s New York City

Whether you’re an aspiring rapper, music critic, or seasoned hip-hop enthusiast, rap battles carry powerful raw energy. These incredible lyrics can magically sweep you off your feet. Rap battling, or...

07/07/2025

Usher secured his spot in music history with his decades-long career.

Usher Raymond IV grew up singing in church. At the age of 14, he competed in a talent showcase and earned a deal with LaFace Records. Adopting the stage name...

07/07/2025

Storytelling has always been at the heart of hip-hop...

From Bronx block parties to university lecture halls and global concert stages, storytelling has always been at the heart of hip-hop. What began in the 1970s as a street-level form...

07/07/2025

Drake drops a surprise track over the weekend aimed at the "friends" he's lost...Fans are quick to point out, a familiar voice can be heard in the backround.

Drake Drops New Song

07/04/2025

Do you have "time blindness"?

You know the drill: You swear you’ll leave at 7:30. At 7:28, you’re still not dressed. It’s 7:45, and you’re still frantically trying to find matching shoes. At 8:00, you’re...

07/04/2025

Concerts have changed throughout the years...

Once upon a time, concerts were sacred spaces. Places where you lost your voice, not your life. You scream lyrics with strangers and have a good time with people who...

07/04/2025

Inside the shop, visitors will find paddles, sports wear, and Selkirk gear.

A new sports hub has opened at Houndslake Country Club. The Paddle Parlor, run by Aiken Pickleball Professionals, provides equipment, instruction, and a relaxing spot for local sports fans. “What we’re...

07/04/2025

Cue the fireworks and fire up the grill—it’s America’s birthday! 🎇🌭

07/04/2025

The indoor track and field teams will be the first new athletic program in over a decade at AU.

Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, Augusta University will launch indoor track and field teams. The addition marks the first new athletic program in over a decade. “This is a...

07/04/2025

There's a mixture of shock and support from celebs on Diddy's verdict.

Diddy found guilty of transporting women for prostitution, but not of s*x trafficking or racketeering. Celebrities respond with shock and support.

07/03/2025

Check out some tips to protect your pets during the celebrations this weekend.

The Fourth of July is one of the most dangerous times of year for pets, with animal shelters reporting a surge in lost pets.