Pete Rock on Longevity, Vinyl Culture, and Why “T.R.O.Y.” Remains Hip Hop’s Eternal Anthem

By Kim SoMajor  The legendary producer sat down in St. Louis to discuss longevity, Common’s greatness,…

Women’s History Month: Most Sampled Female Artists in Hip-Hop History

Women’s History Month is a chance to celebrate women’s cultural, artistic, and societal contributions across all…

Public Enemy’s Chuck D To Define Hip Hop In Four-Part PBS Special

According to a post on his verified Instagram account, Public Enemy founder Chuck D will be…

Today in Hip-Hop History: Digable Planets Drop Their Sophomore ‘Blowout Comb’ Album 25 Years Ago

Today in Hip-Hop history Brooklyn trio Digable Planets released their sophomore LP Blowout Comb. Serving as…

Today in Hip-Hop History: Cypress Hill Released Their Self-Titled Debut Album 28 Years Ago

On this day in 1991, B Real, Sen Dog, and DJ Muggs, better known in the…

2Pac’s Prison Letter to Madonna Will Go Up For Auction Starting at $100K

Tupac Shakur and Madonna shared a lot in common on both a professional and personal level…

Today in Hip-Hop History: D’Angelo Drops Debut ‘Brown Sugar’ LP 24 Years Ago

On this date in 1995, Richmond, Virginia native and neo-soul trailblazer Michael Eugene Archer a.k.a. D’Angelo…

The Notorious B.I.G.’s Childhood Apt in Clinton Hill Is Now a $4K-Per-Month 3BR Rental

As the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn gathered a few weeks ago to honor The Notorious…

Today in Hip-Hop History: EPMD Release Debut Single ‘Strictly Business’ in 1988

“Strictly Business” is the debut single by the duo, EPMD. The song served as the lead…

Today in Hip Hop History: Scarface Drops His Compilation LP ‘Balls and My Word’ 16 Years Ago

Since beginning his solo career in 1990 while still serving as a core member of the…