Hip-Hop History

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Original Content Run D.M.C.'s Iconic "Raising Hell" Turns 37 Celebrate 37 years of Run D.M.C's groundbreaking album "Raising Hell" & its lasting influence Hip Hop culture & music at large. By Erika Marie May 17, 2023
Streetwear Nicki Minaj Debuts "Super Freaky Girl" Alter Ego, Nick James When revealing that she had to rename her latest single ahead of its release, the mother of one listed "Nick James" as one of the suggestions. By Hayley Hynes September 04, 2022
Music Loon Reveals OG Harlem World Lineup On The Breakfast Club Officially having returned home after a lengthy prison stint, Loon took a moment to talk Bad Boy Records, the original Harlem World lineup, and more. By Mitch Findlay August 10, 2020
Music Lupe Fiasco Explains Why He'll Always Honor Kanye West Lupe Fiasco explains why he'll always have respect for his former collaborator Kanye West, no matter how "crazy he goes." By Mitch Findlay February 22, 2021
Original Content Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's "E. 1999 Eternal" Turns 24: A Dark & Melodic Masterpiece Bone Thugs perfected the art of gritty, gothic, gangsta rap. By Mitch Findlay July 25, 2019
Hip-Hop History 50 Cent Bets His Career On "Curtis" Outselling Ye's "Graduation" In Unearthed Footage 50 Cent said he wouldn't "put out any more solo albums" if Kanye West's "Graduation" outsold "Curtis." By Aron A. September 12, 2022
Original Content Engineering With Battlecat: How A West Coast Legend Continues To Shape Sound The legendary west coast pioneer DJ Battlecat breaks down his journey with music, the importance of analog technology, and how his new partnership with Audible Reality has allowed him the opportunity to share his ears with the masses. By Mitch Findlay April 22, 2021
Original Content "De La Soul Is Dead" Turns 32: A Groundbreaking Album We're looking back at De La's innovative sophomore album. Rest In Power, Trugoy! By Erika Marie May 18, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" LP Turns 11 Revisiting Nicki’s commercially triumphant dance-pop era. By Demi Phillips October 18, 2023
Music DMX Trained Dog To Bark On Cue During Rap Battle, Says Murda Mook X has always had man's best friend by his side, but in this story, a pup barked at just the right time. By Erika Marie December 02, 2020
Hip-Hop History Suge Knight's Alleges Jay-Z Was Gagged & Robbed In L.A. In Old Interview A clip from a 2001 interview with Suge Knight alleging Jay-Z was robbed in L.A. is making the rounds. By Aron A. February 02, 2022
Music 50 Cent Rep Denies Ciara Modelling For "Curtis" Album After Rapper Slammed For Sharing NSFW Photos Two women were hired for the LP's photoshoot, and sources say neither of them were CiCi. By Hayley Hynes September 12, 2023