Hip-Hop History

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Pop Culture Usher Recalls Chaperoning Young Beyonce During Studio Session With The Dolls 44-year-old Usher was born in Dallas, while 41-year-old Beyonce grew up not too far away, in Houston. By Hayley Hynes August 11, 2023
Hip-Hop History Nas Explains Biggie's Influence On "It Was Written" Nas explains how Biggie helped him realize the importance of mainstream success when he worked on "It Was Written." By Aron A. March 02, 2023
Music Biggie Mosaic Unveiled On Christopher Wallace Way In Brooklyn New York City Mayor Eric Adams revealed a new piece by Brooklyn artist Jan Carlos Pinto that allows fans to see themselves as the King of New York. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 10, 2023
Music Fabolous Celebrates 13 Years Of "From Nothin To Somethin" Fabolous took a moment to celebrate the thirteenth anniversary of his fourth studio album "From Nothin To Somethin." By Mitch Findlay June 12, 2020
Original Content Tupac's "All Eyez On Me" Was His Post-Prison Reckoning "All Eyez on Me" marked a turning point in 1996, as did Tupac's death. Thirty years later, its ambition still as unapologetic as the rapper intended. By Erika Marie February 24, 2026
Music Alchemist Reflects On A Glorious Era Of Production Following the release of his Freddie Gibbs collabo album "Alfredo," The Alchemist takes a moment to reflect on the good old days. By Mitch Findlay May 29, 2020
Music DJ Premier Recounts Biggie Declaring Himself "The Greatest" DJ Premier details the backstory to Biggie's classic "10 Crack Commandments." By Aron A. March 21, 2023
Music Rico Wade Had Reflected On Dungeon Family Bonds Weeks Before Passing: Details The legend had some thankful words for his musical family, which obviously carry a different weight and meaning after his transition. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 28, 2024
Music Happy Birthday To Black Thought & Talib Kweli Happy birthday to two of the game's celebrated lyricists. By Mitch Findlay October 03, 2019
Music N.O.R.E Celebrates His Self-Titled Debut: "My Favorite Album Of All Time" N.O.R.E's self-titled debut turns twenty-three today, so be sure to show some love to the 1998 classic. By Mitch Findlay July 07, 2021
Hip-Hop History Canibus Recalls Jay-Z Quietly Warning Him Of The Music Industry Early In His Career Canibus reveals that Jay-Z subtly warned him of the music industry early in his career. By Aron A. February 20, 2023
Hip-Hop History Kool & The Gang Sax Player Dennis Thomas Dies At 70 Saxophone player, stylist, and founding member of Kool & The Gang, Dennis Thomas, passed away this week. By Joe Abrams August 07, 2021