8Ball & MJG: Southern Rap’s Legendary Duo (video)
8Ball & MJG, the influential Memphis rap duo, revolutionized Southern hip-hop with their 1993 debut 'Comin' Out Hard.' Despite limited mainstream success, they remain legendary...
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Fu-Schnickens: Playful Linguistics Meet Hip Hop (video)
Fu-Schnickens pioneered playful linguistics in 90s hip-hop as part of Brooklyn's Native Tongues collective. Their innovative wordplay and hits like 'La Schmoove' influenced East Coast...
Souls of Mischief: From ’93 ’til Infinity and Beyond (video)
Souls of Mischief's classic 1993 album '93 til Infinity helped shape underground hip hop and solidified the Oakland group's place in West Coast rap history....
Jurassic 5’s Reunion Tour Celebrates Their Old-School Legacy
Jurassic 5 reunited in 2013 after a six-year hiatus, bringing their influential old-school hip-hop sound back to stages worldwide on a celebrated reunion tour....
Notorious Big “Didn’t Trust Diddy”
Former Bad Boy Records president Kirk Burrowes reveals Notorious B.I.G. didn't trust Diddy, describing their relationship as a professional alliance rather than genuine friendship....
90s Rapper Coolio Found Dead at 59
90s rapper Coolio, known for hits like 'Gangsta's Paradise,' was found dead at 59 from an apparent heart attack at a friend's home....
New Biggie Documentary Coming to Netflix
Netflix releases new Biggie documentary 'I Got a Story to Tell' exploring the origin story of Notorious B.I.G before fame and his rise in hip-hop....
Hasbro’s eOne Deal Signals Growth
Hasbro's acquisition of Entertainment One includes Death Row Records, the iconic 90s hip-hop label. The toy giant plans to collect royalties while expanding its entertainment...
Basketball Court Named in Biggie Smalls Honor
Brooklyn officially names basketball courts after Notorious B.I.G. at Crispus Attucks Playground, 20 years after his death. The ceremony honors the late rapper's legacy....
A Tribe Called Quest Pharrell Remix Bonita Applebum
A Tribe Called Quest releases Pharrell Williams remix of 'Bonita Applebum' as free download with 25th anniversary edition pre-order of debut album....
Raekwon Talks Love and Issues within Wu-Tang
Raekwon discusses Wu-Tang Clan's internal dynamics and potential reunion during Breakfast Club interview as his classic debut album approaches its 20th anniversary....
Sir Mix-a-Lot on “Baby Got Back” Success
Sir Mix-a-Lot reveals 'Baby Got Back' has earned over $100 million, with Nicki Minaj's recent sample boosting royalties 20 years later....
Skee-Lo Denounces One-Hit Wonder Tag, Discusses Publishing
Skee Lo addresses being labeled a one hit wonder while discussing the importance of music publishing and songwriting for career longevity in the music industry....
Naughty By Nature’s Treach Fires Vinnie on Twitter
Naughty By Nature's Treach publicly fired bandmate Vinnie on Twitter this week, marking a dramatic split for the legendary hip-hop group....
Chris Kelly’s Last Conversation with Akini of Streetz 94.5
Chris Kelly's final radio interview with Akini from Streetz 94.5 revealed his party lifestyle just before his tragic death on what many thought was his...
Tone Loc Collapses on Stage
Rapper Tone Loc collapsed on stage during a Saturday night concert in Des Moines, Iowa. The 'Wild Thing' artist was attended to for several minutes...
Layzie Bone Explains 1st of the Month Meaning (vid)
Layzie Bone breaks down the real meaning behind Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's classic hit "1st of the Month" in candid interview....
