Hip-Hop History

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Relationships Jada Pinkett-Smith & Tupac: A Rare Friendship The relationship between Jada Pinkett-Smith and Tupac continues to prompt much in the way of theorizing. By Samuel Allan August 07, 2019
Music Benzino Reflects On War With Eminem & Shady Records Benzino believed his cause was righteous. By Mitch Findlay October 21, 2019
Hip-Hop History Ice-T Says Jay-Z Approached Him About Rumored "99 Problems" Beef At The Grammys Jay-Z made sure that there wasn't any tension between him and Ice-T over "99 Problems." By Aron A. February 24, 2023
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
Music Gym Class Heroes "As Cruel As School Children" Turns 17 In 2006, "As Cruel As School Children," arrived. We're revisiting the genre-blending project and its impact on Rap, Rock, and Pop. See what GCH guitarist Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo told us about the record as he reflected on its 17th anniversary. By Erika Marie September 06, 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 Memphis Bleek Shares Rare Footage Of His First Performance With Jay-Z Memphis Bleek shares rare footage of the first time he performed "Coming Of Age" with Jay-Z. By Aron A. March 14, 2023
Original Content Lil Wayne Beefs: Biggest Feuds Of His Career Lil Wayne is an artist that keeps to himself these days, but throughout his career, he's exchanged heated words with a few peers. By Josh Megson April 26, 2023
Music DJ Quik Says Death Row Artists Had To Be Hood: "It Became The Streets" Quik reflected on his days with the infamous label, adding it was difficult to write songs when gang-bangers were in the studio threatening you. By Erika Marie March 10, 2023
Music Kanye West's "Yeezus" Turns 10 "Yeezus" was a stark detour from his previous work, expressing Kanye West's struggling mental health through industrial electric soundscapes. By Caleb Hardy June 13, 2023
Pop Culture Jordin Sparks Suggests Chris Brown & Rihanna Beef Caused "No Air" Grammys Snub: Watch The "American Idol" alum sat down for Cut's "Truth or Drink" video series, answering questions about listening to her own music in the bedroom and missing out on major awards. By Hayley Hynes January 17, 2023
Original Content Common's "Be" Turns 18 Widely regarded as Common's best hip-hop album to date, we're looking back on the iconic "Be" as it turns 18 years old. By Caleb Hardy May 21, 2023