Deep cuts that helped to define Wiz Khalifa’s musical legacy, Part 1Story by Jon Powell • 21hWiz Khalifa might be best known for chart-toppers like “Black and Yellow” or the pop-rap anthem “See You Again,” but his catalog runs far deeper than mainstream listeners realize. Long before the stadium shows and Rolling Papers radio hits, the Pittsburgh native was grinding out classic mixtapes, forging a signature stoner-rap style that blended introspection, lifestyle flexes, and breezy charisma. For…See More

The 25 Most Important Shoes in Hip Hop HistoryStory by Kicksologists • 3mo© Kevin R. Wexler/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORKSince the very early days of rap music, MC’s have been talking about the sneakers they were wearing. And while the specific sneakers may have changed, shoes are still an incredibly important part of the culture. These are the most important sneakers in Hip Hop History.Puma SuedeImage via Shoe PalaceWhen hip hop was in its infancy, fans of DJs like Kool Herc were big…See More