Hip-Hop History

Music Dr. Dre, Notorious B.I.G, & King Tee Were Supposed To Collaborate Former Aftermath rapper Hittman reflects on the collaboration that might have been between Dr. Dre, Notoriois B.I.G, and King Tee. By Mitch Findlay March 11, 2021 7.8K Views
Original Content When Rappers Self-Produce: Havoc, Eminem, J. Cole & More From J. Cole to Kanye West, it's important to appreciate the artists who can fire on all cylinders -- both behind the mic and behind the boards. By Mitch Findlay March 10, 2021 10.8K Views
Music Royce Da 5'9's Dad Thought Dr. Dre Was A Licensed Medical Professional Royce Da 5'9's dad hilariously recalls the time Dr. Dre called his house, only to be mistaken for a licensed medical professional. By Mitch Findlay March 10, 2021 4.4K Views
Music Gillie Da Kid Recalls How Dissing Lil Wayne Derailed His "Gangsta Grillz" Tape Gillie Da Kid and DJ Drama take a hilarious stroll down memory lane, reflecting on how a feud with Lil Wayne derailed Gillie's "Gangsta Grillz" dreams. By Mitch Findlay March 10, 2021 33.7K Views
Music DJ Clark Kent Recalls Convincing Jay-Z To Switch From Hustling To Rap DJ Clark Kent, who played a pivotal role in shaping the early momentum of Roc-A-Fella Records, reflects on encouraging Jay-Z to take his craft more seriously. By Mitch Findlay March 09, 2021 10.2K Views
Music Too $hort Reflects On Recording 4 Hours Of "Pu**y" Ad-Lib For Dr. Dre Too $hort reflects on recording a singular, X-rated ad-lib for four hours straight during one of Dr. Dre's "Detox" studio sessions. By Mitch Findlay March 05, 2021 10.5K Views
Music Kanye West Used To Re-Create Classic 90s Rap Albums CyHi The Prynce reveals one of Kanye West's most impressive training regimens, one that found him recreating the entire rap canon from scratch. By Mitch Findlay March 03, 2021 4.6K Views
Original Content Gucci Mane Co-Sign Or Contract? Analyzing The 1017 Label Track Record Although he's played a role in the careers of many of today's icons, we take a look at the varied fortunes of those who've actually signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label, and why it might all be about to change. By Robert Blair March 03, 2021 49.3K Views
Music KXNG Crooked Explains Why He Never Dissed Dr. Dre & Eminem In Death Row Era KXNG Crooked remembers a time he had the opportunity to diss Eminem and Dr. Dre, but chose to remain neutral. By Mitch Findlay March 02, 2021 19.2K Views
Hip-Hop History Gucci Mane Ran Off On French Montana With $5K, Claims Deb Antney Deb Antney discusses Gucci Mane's issues with French Montana & says she thought Safaree was Nicki Minaj's "gay" friend. By Aron A. February 28, 2021 11.2K Views
Hip-Hop History Biggie's Mom Threw Out His Crack Because She Thought It Was Mashed Potatoes Damian “D-Roc” Butler recounts the time Voletta Wallace threw out Biggie's crack after mistaking it for hard mashed potatoes. By Aron A. February 27, 2021 7.3K Views
Original Content Dem Jointz Talks Working With Dr. Dre, Producing For Eminem & More Producer Dem Jointz opens up about working in Dr. Dre's inner creative circle, the Compton sound, and the hilarious struggle of leaving the nine-to-five life behind. By Mitch Findlay February 26, 2021 7.1K Views