Hip-Hop History

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Original Content How Jay-Z's "The Blueprint" Changed Rap It's been decades since Jay-Z's "The Blueprint" released, & the album remains one of the most influential hip-hop records. By Caleb Hardy April 14, 2023
Hip-Hop History Tupac's Alleged Killer Appeared In Redman Video & Released An Album Orlando Anderson, the man accused of killing Tupac, recorded a full album and even appeared in the music video for Mel-Low's "Blaze It Up" ft. Redman. By Aron A. April 06, 2023
Pop Culture Sounwave Says Kendrick Lamar's "Alright" Was Nearly Left Off "To Pimp A Butterfly" Sounwave appeared on Spotify's "The Big Hit Show" and dished about the creation of one of Lamar's most recognizable tracks. By Hayley Hynes March 11, 2022
Music Rakim Praises Eminem As A Lyrical "Beast" Rakim shows some love to Slim Shady. By Mitch Findlay October 15, 2019
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
Music Jadakiss Says Styles P Was Dissing Jay Z On "Reservoir Dogs" Jadakiss speaks on Styles P taking shots at Jay Z on "Reservoir Dogs" on Genuis' "For The Record." By Dominiq R. February 29, 2020
Music Nelly's Debut Album "Country Grammar" Turns 23 "Country Grammar" was the ultimate debut. Today, we revisit Nelly's classic album for its 23rd anniversary. By Wyatt Westlake June 30, 2023
Original Content 50 Cent's Most Streamed Songs 50 Cent is known for his bangers, and we've ranked his most streamed hits. By Paul Barnes March 31, 2023
Hip-Hop History Dr. Dre Wanted 50 Cent To Leave "21 Questions" Off Of "Get Rich Or Die Tryin" 50 Cent confirms Dr. Dre tried to leave "21 Questions" off of "Get Rich Or Die Tryin." By Aron A. January 17, 2023
Music Young Buck Says 50 Cent Changed His Life With "Blood Hound" Record While speaking with VLAD TV, Young Buck explained how 50 Cent's song "Blood Hound" off his highly successful debut album "Get Rich Or Die Tryin'" ended up being a big break. By Keenan Higgins December 21, 2020
Hip-Hop History Jay-Z Finally Forgives Lil Mama Over VMA Stage Crash Jay-Z opened up about Lil Mama's stage crash during the 2009 VMAs during his appearance on Twitter Spaces. By Aron A. December 22, 2021
Hip-Hop History Snoop Dogg Beat Murder Case "24 Years Ago Today" Snoop Dogg reflects on being acquitted of first-degree murder charges 24 years after beating the case. By Aron A. February 20, 2020