Hip-Hop History

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Original Content How Drake's "Thank Me Later" Became A Classic It's been 13 years since Drake's "Thank Me Later" released, an album that signified and inspired a new era of hip-hop. By Caleb Hardy May 16, 2023 4.7K Views
Relationships Rihanna On ASAP Rocky Butt Grab At 2012 MTV VMAs: "My Team Was Worried" 12 years later and the artists now share two beautiful baby boys. By Hayley Hynes April 09, 2024 2.4K Views
Music Inspectah Deck Shares Story Behind Legendary "Triumph" Verse During an appearance on Talib Kweli's "The People's Party," Inspectah Deck breaks down the incredible origin story behind his "Triumph" verse. By Mitch Findlay November 12, 2020 27.2K Views
Original Content The Story Of Nate Dogg, King Of Hooks Still uncontested as the reigning King Of Hooks, Nate Dogg has earned his place as one of the most iconic names in hip-hop history. By Mitch Findlay April 07, 2020 23.2K Views
Original Content The Art Of "Doggystyle": How Snoop Dogg's Cover Shaped Hip-Hop Album Art How Darryl "Joe Cool' Daniel's album artwork for Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" has influenced generations of hip-hop artwork. By Sanibel Chai November 22, 2019 13.8K Views
Pop Culture Who Did Ice Cube Influence? Ice Cube's influence across hip-hop is undeniable and widespread. From his work with N.W.A. to his lengthy solo career, the Los Angeles rapper has left an impact on many of rap's biggest artist. Here are a few emcees who have given nods to Ice Cube's influence on their work and lives. By Christopher Gorrie May 09, 2024 1130 Views
Music Tupac Confronted Biggie At Soul Train Awards, Recalls Big Gipp The Goodie Mob icon recalls his close friendship with Pac and remembered when the late rapper rolled up on Biggie. By Erika Marie January 26, 2023 8.5K Views
Original Content 10 Hip-Hop Storytelling Songs That Will Leave You Shook Here are ten hip-hop storytelling tracks that will linger, haunt, and resonate long after they finish. By Mitch Findlay October 31, 2021 19.5K Views
Music Irv Gotti Accused Of Predatory Behavior After Detailing First Kiss With Ashanti Irv Gotti details an intimate moment he shared with Ashanti in the latest episode of "The Murder Inc. Story." By Aron A. August 24, 2022 29.0K Views
Original Content The Best 2000s Era Hip-Hop/R&B Samples From The Last Five Years As Hip-Hop and R&B continue to progress, the genres' samples have too. By Joshua Robinson June 07, 2022 9.9K Views
Original Content 10 Iconic Black-Founded Hip-Hop Labels Whether for their commercial success, artistic significance, or indelible influence and image, these labels change the face of hip-hop. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 23, 2023 7.5K Views
Original Content Dr. Dre's "Detox": A Complete History Dr. Dre's "Detox" has become the definitive hip-hop legend, but what actually happened to the long-awaited lost album? By Mitch Findlay May 11, 2020 53.0K Views