Hip-Hop History

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Original Content The Art Of "Doggystyle": How Snoop Dogg's Cover Shaped Hip-Hop Album Art How Darryl "Joe Cool' Daniel's album artwork for Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" has influenced generations of hip-hop artwork. By Sanibel Chai November 22, 2019
Hip-Hop History Ice-T Was Leaping Down Escalators During Lench Mob & Above The Law's Epic Brawl Former Luke Records signee Drugzie shares his account of the epic brawl between Ice Cube's Lench Mob and Above The Law, singling out Ice-T for leaping down an escalator into the ruckus. By Mitch Findlay December 01, 2020
Music Public Enemy: Where Are They Now? A close look at the lives and careers of Public Enemy. By TeeJay Small December 19, 2023
Music J. Prince Details How DEA Targeted Him, Suge Knight & Irv Gotti Over Black-Owned Distribution Business J. Prince's appearance on the Joe Rogan Podcast found the Rap-A-Lot Records' CEO detailing his history with law enforcement, and how he became a target after attempting to become independent of the music industry and major labels. By Rose Lilah December 23, 2020
Original Content What Happened To Dr. Dre & Ice Cube's "Helter Skelter" Album? Nearly three decades after its original announcement, we look at the fate of Ice Cube and Dr. Dre's long lost concept record, "Helter Skelter." By Robert Blair December 28, 2021
Music "Madvillainy" Turns 20: MF DOOM & Madlib's Most Obscure References Few albums in rap history are as revered as this 2004 classic. Whether it's the genre's underground roots or a slew of unearthed entertainment gems, "Madvillainy" still holds so many deep secrets to cherish. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 23, 2024
Original Content The Story Of Nate Dogg, King Of Hooks Still uncontested as the reigning King Of Hooks, Nate Dogg has earned his place as one of the most iconic names in hip-hop history. By Mitch Findlay April 07, 2020
Original Content 10 Iconic Black-Founded Hip-Hop Labels Whether for their commercial success, artistic significance, or indelible influence and image, these labels change the face of hip-hop. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 23, 2023
Original Content 2Pac & Notorious B.I.G. Made Classics With Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's unparalleled chemistry with both 2Pac and Biggie resulted in two of the greatest tracks of all time. By Mitch Findlay February 18, 2020
Original Content The Best 2000s Era Hip-Hop/R&B Samples From The Last Five Years As Hip-Hop and R&B continue to progress, the genres' samples have too. By Joshua Robinson June 07, 2022
Music 7 Slim Shady Bars That Will Still Shock You In 2024 Hi, kids! Do you like violence? By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2024
Music Ice Cube Reflects On Eminem Opening "Up In Smoke" Tour Ice Cube takes a moment to reflect on the Up In Smoke tour, where a young Eminem was holding it down as an opener. By Mitch Findlay September 14, 2021