Hip-Hop History

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Music N.W.A.'s "Straight Outta Compton" Turns 35 "Straight Outta Compton" celebrated its 35th anniversary this month and we're taking a look at some key aspects of the iconic album. By Paul Barnes August 14, 2023
Music Busta Rhymes & Eminem Went To War Making "Calm Down" Busta Rhymes reveals how Eminem continuously moved the goalpost during the creation of their competitive anthem "Calm Down." By Mitch Findlay December 22, 2020
Original Content Diamond Certified Hip-Hop And R&B Songs: A Complete Guide These are hip-hop's most commercially successful singles of all time. By Robert Blair November 04, 2021
Music Videos 40 Shares Emotional Backstory Of Drake's "The Calm" During an interview on Kevin Durant's "The ETCs" podcast, 40 breaks down the backstory behind his favorite Drake song, "The Calm." By Mitch Findlay October 15, 2020
Original Content 10 Eminem Detroit Deep Cut Collabs Eminem has been holding it down alongside Detroit artists since he first kicked off his career, amassing quite a collection of collaborations in the process. By Mitch Findlay August 31, 2021
Pop Culture Ma$e Speaks On 1997 "Imaginary Player" Diss From JAY-Z Looking back now, Ma$e admits he might have been a little "out of pocket" with his response to Hov. By Hayley Hynes August 02, 2022
Music Royce Da 5'9" Flexes Ghostwriting Credits For Diddy & Dr. Dre Royce Da 5'9" gets nostalgic. By Mitch Findlay January 30, 2020
Music What Is Nicki Minaj's Best-Selling Album? Ahead of “Pink Friday 2,” let’s take a look at Nicki’s most commercially successful album. By Demi Phillips October 30, 2023
Music Hit-Boy Reflects On Benny & Nipsey Hussle Crying In The Studio Hit-Boy praises the emotional vulnerability of Benny The Butcher and Nipsey Hussle, the only two artists to have cried in his studio. By Mitch Findlay October 16, 2020
Original Content Eminem & Proof, One Of Hip-Hop's Great Friendships There was something undeniably wholesome about Eminem and Proof's brotherhood, a friendship built on mutual respect, trust, and unapologetic antics. By Mitch Findlay April 17, 2020
Music Snoop Dogg Honors Dr. Dre, Eminem & More As Rap Royalty Snoop Dogg takes a moment to appreciate a gang of hip-hop royals, a list that includes many of his former collaborators. By Mitch Findlay May 07, 2020
Hip-Hop History Hitmaka Explains How DMX Cock-Blocked Him From Losing His Virginity Hitmaka shares a hilarious story about partying with DMX in Toronto. By Aron A. April 05, 2023