Hip-Hop History

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Music R.I.P. Rico Wade: A Pivotal Bridge In Hip-Hop's 50-Year History It seems impossible to attribute this title to any one rap icon. But such was the vision and dedication of the Dungeon Family's cornerstone. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2024
Original Content West Coast Rappers That Made It Without A Dr. Dre Co-Sign We shine a spotlight on the Californian artists that've made a massive impact on hip-hop without a co-sign from Dr. Dre. By Robert Blair April 01, 2021
Music Styles P & Pharoahe Monch React To J. Cole's "My Life" Following the release of J. Cole "My Life" with 21 Savage and Morray, Styles P and Pharoahe Monch reflect on the song that inspired it. By Mitch Findlay May 19, 2021
Music RIP Quincy Jones: Celebrating His Hip-Hop Bond Through Iconic Samples Quincy Jones loved hip-hop, and the culture will repay that passion for all time. Here are six amazing tracks sampling Quincy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 04, 2024
Numbers Kanye West Officially Has His First-Ever Diamond Song Kanye West's "Stronger" has officially been certified Diamond by the RIAA, making it his first-ever Diamond song. By Alex Zidel October 06, 2021
Pop Culture NBA YoungBoy Surpasses Biggie Small's Billboard 200 Chart Record: Report Earlier this month, YB overtook both Young Thug and Cardi B's spots on the same list. By Hayley Hynes March 27, 2022
Original Content Goose On Working With Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan & Birdman For "Tha Tour Pt 1": 5 Years Later INTERVIEW: As we continue to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of Rich Gang's "Tha Tour Part 1" mixtape, we spoke to integral producer Goose about his work on the project. By Rose Lilah September 30, 2019
Pop Culture Shyne Nightclub Shooting Victim Says Diddy Is Responsible For Her Life-Changing 1999 Injuries Natania Reuben has been seeking justice for 25 years. By Hayley Hynes March 28, 2024
Hip-Hop History The Game Reflects On Getting Shot 18 Years Ago: "I Was A Real F*ck Up" The Game shares a heartfelt message on the anniversary of his shooting eighteen years ago. By Alex Zidel October 01, 2019
Music MC Serch Explains How Nas Owns A Piece Of JAY-Z's Publishing During a gem-filled Drink Champs appearance, MC Serch opens up about how Nas ultimately ended up owning a piece of JAY-Z's "Dead Presidents." By Mitch Findlay May 11, 2021
Pop Culture J. Cole Recalls Encouraging Dr. Dre To Sign Kendrick Lamar When He Was Still Up-And-Coming Dre signed the "Money Trees" rapper to his Aftermath imprint in 2013. By Hayley Hynes December 25, 2021
Original Content Knoc-Turn'al Reflects On Dr. Dre & DJ Quik's First Collaboration EXCLUSIVE: Knoc-Turn'al witnessed the creation of Dr. Dre & DJ Quik's "Put It On Me." By Mitch Findlay November 20, 2019