Hip-Hop History

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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
Music Gillie Da Kid Recalls How Dissing Lil Wayne Derailed His "Gangsta Grillz" Tape Gillie Da Kid and DJ Drama take a hilarious stroll down memory lane, reflecting on how a feud with Lil Wayne derailed Gillie's "Gangsta Grillz" dreams. By Mitch Findlay March 10, 2021
Music Videos 40 Shares Emotional Backstory Of Drake's "The Calm" During an interview on Kevin Durant's "The ETCs" podcast, 40 breaks down the backstory behind his favorite Drake song, "The Calm." By Mitch Findlay October 15, 2020
Original Content DJ Khalil On How Kendrick Lamar Influences Him, Dr. Dre Update & Timbaland Controversy DJ Khalil details meeting Dr. Dre at his sister’s birthday party, the art of sampling, working with Kendrick Lamar, and why hip-hop is an extension of jazz music. By Aron A. February 19, 2021
Hip-Hop History Omar Epps & Marlon Wayans Reminisce Over 2Pac's Out Of Pocket "Juice" Prank Omar Epps and Marlon Wayans recalled a hilarious prank that 2Pac pulled on the former. By Justin Acosta March 14, 2023
Original Content Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" Recalls A Simpler Time Twelve years removed from its initial release, Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" remains an artistic turning point for the legendary Cash Money rapper. By Mitch Findlay April 08, 2020
Music DJ Clark Kent Recalls Introducing Jay-Z To Biggie In Resurfaced Clip As Fans Mourn The Producer Rodolfo Franklin's impact cannot be overstated. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 27, 2024
Music Pusha T’s Unbelievable Jay-Z “Hell Hath No Fury” Story Resurfaces On the 16th anniversary of the Clipse’s “Hell Hath No Fury,” a decade-old Pusha T interview has reminded fans of the album’s uncanny connection to Jay-Z’s “Kingom Come.” By Joshua Robinson December 02, 2022
Movies Kevin Hart Recalls His First Meeting With Dame Dash For "Paper Soldiers" Role Kevin Hart recalls his first meeting with Dame Dash that landed him his first movie role in "Paper Soldiers." By Aron A. September 27, 2022
Original Content Why August 11 Is Considered Hip-Hop's Birthday? We're looking back on DJ Kool Herc's block party on August 11, 1973 which catapulted hip-hop into the cultural revolution it is today. By Caleb Hardy May 26, 2023
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
Music N.W.A.'s "Straight Outta Compton" Turns 35 "Straight Outta Compton" celebrated its 35th anniversary this month and we're taking a look at some key aspects of the iconic album. By Paul Barnes August 14, 2023