Hip-Hop History

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Music What Is Nelly's Best-Selling Album? Nelly, a legend in the rap game, has had numerous successes, yet only one of his albums have sold more than 10 million copies. By Marvin J October 27, 2023
Original Content Aaliyah's Debut "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number" Turns 29 Commemorating 29 years since Aaliyah's debut album "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number," we reflect on her impact, legacy, and enduring influence. By HNHH Staff May 12, 2023
Music Mad Skillz Surgically Saves Old Dilla Beat Tape Mad Skillz performs surgery on an old Dilla beat tape, taking to Instagram to share some of the unearthed instrumentals. By Mitch Findlay June 02, 2021
Music Busta Rhymes Recalls Tupac Shakur Choking An Audio Engineer Did you know this about Tupac? By Zachary Horvath August 03, 2023
Original Content Run D.M.C.'s Iconic "Raising Hell" Turns 37 Celebrate 37 years of Run D.M.C's groundbreaking album "Raising Hell" & its lasting influence Hip Hop culture & music at large. By Erika Marie May 17, 2023
Original Content Angie Stone Remembered: From Hip Hop Pioneer To Neo-Soul Icon The tragic loss of Angie Stone has reverberated beyond music. For Women's History Month, we're looking back at her legacy & impact on generations of artists & music lovers. By Erika Marie March 05, 2025
Pop Culture Lizzo Says "Racist" History Of Music Genres Kept Black Artists From Reaching Mainstream The singer-rapper discusses her music sound, career beginnings and more in new HBO doc, “Love, Lizzo.” By Jada Ojii November 29, 2022
TV "Carmen: A Hip Hopera" Turns 22: A Look Back Celebrate 22 years of "Carmen: A Hip Hopera," the groundbreaking fusion of hip hop & opera starring Beyoncé, that changed pop culture forever. By Erika Marie May 09, 2023
Hip-Hop History Tisha Campbell Dishes On Dinner With Tupac Tisha Campbell talks about her casual Thanksgiving dinner with Tupac. By Evelyn Meyer March 07, 2023
Music Big Pun's "Capital Punishment" Turns 22 Happy twenty-second birthday to Big Pun's classic debut "Capital Punishment," an album that cemented him among hip-hop's deadliest lyricists. By Mitch Findlay April 28, 2020
Pop Culture Who Did Ice Cube Influence? Ice Cube's influence across hip-hop is undeniable and widespread. From his work with N.W.A. to his lengthy solo career, the Los Angeles rapper has left an impact on many of rap's biggest artist. Here are a few emcees who have given nods to Ice Cube's influence on their work and lives. By Christopher Gorrie May 09, 2024
Music When Was Hip Hop Created? Learn about the origins and global impact of Hip Hop, a cultural movement born in the South Bronx in the 1970s that continues to resonate. By Jake Skudder June 02, 2023