Hip-Hop History

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Music Young Guru Calls Out People Writing Hip Hop Books With "Wrong" History He didn't say anyone's name specifically but that didn't stop people from giving their guesses. By Erika Marie October 26, 2022
Music Questlove Explains How Dr. Dre "Saved" The Roots Questlove reflects on the "implosion" of MCA Records, and the surprising role Dr. Dre had in deciding the fate of The Roots during a time of uncertainty. By Mitch Findlay May 11, 2021
Hip-Hop History Nas Reflects On The Impact Of "The Lost Tapes" 17 Years After Its Release Nas commemorates hip-hop witnessing an artist release an album of lost songs for the first time. By Aron A. September 24, 2019
Hip-Hop History Jim Jones Says Jay-Z Has Always Been His Favorite Rapper Jim Jones gives Jay-Z his flowers. By Aron A. December 05, 2020
Hip-Hop History Meek Mill Shows Very Rare, Old Mixtape Covers Before getting signed to a major label, Meek Mill had the city of Philadelphia on lock with a number of fire mixtapes. By Alex Zidel February 13, 2020
Hip-Hop History Dr. Dre's Attorney Reveals Disney Offered Him $4M Deal After "The Chronic" Dr. Dre's lawyer reveals Disney was interested in inking a $4M deal with the legendary producer after the success of "The Chronic." By Aron A. July 06, 2022
Pop Culture 50 Cent & Eminem's 2009 Unreleased Track "Is This Love" Will Appear On "Curtain Call 2" The track was reportedly produced by another frequent collaborator, Dr. Dre. By Hayley Hynes July 30, 2022
Original Content Denaun Porter Reveals J. Cole's Favorite Eminem Track Denaun Porter reflects on meeting J. Cole and learning the rapper's favorite Eminem song, a choice that left him surprised. By Mitch Findlay August 19, 2020
Music Young Thug Shows Lil Wayne Love On "Barter 6" Birthday Young Thug shouts out Lil Wayne on the anniversary of his own "Barter 6" release. By Alex Zidel April 17, 2020
Pop Culture C-Murder Co-Signs NBA YoungBoy, Calls Him His "Soulja Slim Of The New Generation" C-Murder has been behind bars for over a decade, but apparently still has a keen sense of what's happening in the world of hip-hop. By Hayley Hynes August 21, 2023
Hip-Hop History Young Guru Recalls Memphis Bleek Passing On Black Rob's Classic "Whoa" Beat He says Bleek tried to do the same to another beat but the second time around, Guru was able to convince him. By Erika Marie September 21, 2022
Pop Culture Jay-Z Or Biggie Smalls? Lil Wayne Takes His Pick: Watch Weezy spoke with YG about other hip-hop icons on the 4Hunnid Podcast recently. By Hayley Hynes February 14, 2024