THROWBACK PIC

Ice Cube takes a moment to share some kind birthday words for his fellow NWA veteran Dr. Dre, who turns fifty-six today.

A rare 2Pac Shakur throwback picture has resurfaced, with the original caption providing deeper insight into the rapper's "fire and passion."

Xzibit takes it back to the Aftermath era with a few dope throwback pics connecting with Dr. Dre and 50 Cent.

Three heavy hitters connect in Lupe Fiasco's latest throwback pic, which finds himself, 50 Cent, and LL Cool J posted up backstage.

Joyner Lucas takes it back to the blunder years with a bit of self-deprecating humor, inadvertently sparking a then-and-now challenge.

KXNG Crooked took to Instagram to share a bittersweet picture of himself and Mac Miller, two hip-hop heads connecting.

Azealia Banks posted a very interesting Throwback Thursday pic on the 'Gram recently, reflecting back on an era where she was looking quite voluptuous.

Tory Lanez dug up a super throwback flick on the Gram recently, reminding us all that Eminem and Usher have been music icons for the past two decades and counting.

Rich The Kid, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay Critch went "New Freezer" in a celebratory throwback Instagram pic.

Snoop Doggy Dogg takes it back.

Drake wishes his brother OVO Niko a happy 35th birthday.

Before the keys.

Nas pays homage to one of New York's longstanding kings.

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre changed the landscape of the game as we know it.

Real recognize real in action.

T.I. takes a jaunt down memory lane.

Snoop had no idea the iconic picture didn't actually happen.

Snoop Dogg pays respect to the legendary Kurt Cobain.

Nas celebrates Missy Elliott's birthday with a blast from the past.

Back in 2004, D12 & Kanye West welcomed the masses to "D12 World."

Xzibit flashes back to a meeting of the West Coast bosses.

Dame Dash takes a moment to reflect on a fateful day.

DJ Whoo Kid, a veteran orchestrator of G-Unit's triumphant mixtape run.

Nas and Notorious B.I.G, two of the best to ever do it.

Jay-Z, Nas, and Diddy elevate any room's net worth and creative genius levels.