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Crowning the Rap Rookie of the Year, Every Year Since 1993

Hip hop heads love to discuss which rapper owned each year, as the Best Rapper Alive debate has…
March 20, 2023
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Ranking Every A Tribe Called Quest Album, From Worst to Best

Known for pioneering the alternative rap movement, A Tribe Called Quest seamlessly fused jazz, funk, and Afrocentric consciousness…
March 19, 2023
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2Pac Was Named After Túpac Amaru II

Emerging from a lineage of revolutionaries, Tupac Shakur would become one of hip hop’s most iconic and enduring…
March 19, 2023
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‘Beats, Rhymes and Life’ Marked the Beginning of Tribe’s Break-Up

The release of A Tribe Called Quest’s fourth studio album, Beats, Rhymes and Life, on July 30, 1996,…
March 19, 2023
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Ranking Every OutKast Album, From Worst to Best

From the sultry streets of Atlanta to the far reaches of the cosmos, OutKast has spent nearly three…
March 19, 2023
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Ranking Every De La Soul Album, From Worst to Best

In the ever-shifting landscape of hip-hop, De La Soul has stood the test of time as an unstoppable…
March 18, 2023
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The Biggest Hip Hop Album First Week Sales of 2023

Hip hop has been dominating the music industry for the past, and 2022 proved to be yet another…
March 17, 2023
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Cypress Hill was the First Latino Rap Act to Go Platinum

In the kaleidoscopic world of early 1990s hip hop, where iconic groups like Public Enemy, N.W.A, and De…
March 17, 2023
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$oul $old $eparately is Freddie Gibbs’ First Album to Drop on a Major Label

For over a decade, Freddie Gibbs has been a staple figure in the hip hop scene, first from…
March 17, 2023
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The Top 50 Best Kendrick Lamar Songs of All Time

In the world of hip hop, few artists have risen to the level of critical and commercial success…
March 15, 2023
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Beanie Sigel and Black Thought Were in a Rap Group in High School

Beanie Sigel and Black Thought are two of the most celebrated rappers to hail from the city of…
March 14, 2023
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Big Pun Was the First Solo Latino Rapper to Go Platinum

If you consider yourself a true hip-hop head, then you know the name Big Pun. The late, great…
March 14, 2023
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Naughty by Nature’s ‘Poverty’s Paradise’ Won the First Best Rap Album at the Grammy Awards

When you think of Grammy-winning rap albums, what comes to mind? Maybe Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly,…
March 14, 2023
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The Top 25 Best L.A. Rap Albums of All Time

Los Angeles has been the birthplace of some of the most influential and innovative hip hop albums of…
March 14, 2023
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Method Man is the Only Rapper Who Featured on Both Biggie and 2Pac’s Albums

The East Coast vs West Coast feud of the mid-90s was a dark period in hip-hop history, dividing…
March 14, 2023
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OutKast’s “Ms. Jackson” is About Erykah Badu

They’re a few more iconic tracks in hip hop history than OutKast’s 2000 smash hit “Ms. Jackson.” The…
March 14, 2023
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The Top 50 Greatest Lyricists in Hip Hop History

Hip hop is a culture built on the foundation of lyrical prowess, where the art of rapping is…
March 10, 2023
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Biggie Influenced Nas’ Direction for It Was Written

When Nas released his debut album Illmatic in 1994, it became an instant classic and established him as…
March 6, 2023
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The Top 25 Greatest Rapper Voices in Hip Hop History

Hip hop music has been blessed with some of the most unique and influential voices in music history.…
March 6, 2023
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The Top 10 Best Long Island Rappers of All Time

Long Island, New York has been the birthplace of some of the greatest hip-hop acts to ever grace…
March 5, 2023
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‘Late Registration’ Was Inspired By Common’s ‘Be’

Kanye West’s Late Registration is widely regarded as a classic album in the world of hip hop, and…
March 5, 2023
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The Top 10 Best Trap Rappers of All Time

Trap music has undoubtedly become one of the most popular and influential sub-genres of hip hop in the…
March 4, 2023
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The Top 25 Best NYC Rap Albums of All Time

New York City has always been the epicenter of hip hop. It’s where the culture was born, and…
March 4, 2023
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The Top 25 Greatest L.A. Rappers of All Time

From the sun-kissed streets of Compton to the palm-lined boulevards of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles is a city…
March 3, 2023
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Mach-Hommy’s First Ever Recorded Verse was Over “Verbal Intercourse”

Mach-Hommy, the elusive Haitian-American rapper, has been making waves in the hip hop world these past few years…
March 3, 2023
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The Top 35 Best Underground Hip Hop Albums of All Time

Underground hip hop is all about being true to yourself and breaking away from the mainstream. It’s a…
March 2, 2023
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Mike WiLL Made-It Originally Made “Humble” for Gucci Mane

When it comes to Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble,” it’s hard to imagine anyone other than the Compton rapper spazzing…
February 24, 2023
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Ranking the 20 Best Rappers in Their 20s

Hip hop is no longer seen as a young man’s game. You can thank rap legends and OGs…
February 24, 2023
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The Biggest First-Week Hip Hop Album Sales, Every Year Since 1993

Ever since 50 Cent burst onto the scene with the monumental Get Rich or Die Tryin’, he singlehandedly…
February 23, 2023
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Scarface’s Verse on “This Can’t Be Life” is Based on a True Story

Hip hop is a genre that’s notorious for its larger-than-life personalities and stories, but sometimes a verse comes…
February 21, 2023
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The Top 50 Best Rap Guest Verses of All Time

Hip-hop is a genre that thrives on collaborations, and some of the most memorable and iconic moments in…
February 21, 2023
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Jay-Z Passed on the Beat for Big Pun’s “Still Not A Player”

In the world of hip hop, it’s not unusual for some of the biggest hits to come from…
February 20, 2023
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Ranking Every Song on Nas’ ‘Illmatic,’ From Worst to Best

Ranking each song on Illmatic is not an easy task, believe me. I mean, how can you choose…
February 20, 2023
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The Top 50 Best Nas Songs of All Time

Undeniably one of the greatest rappers to touch a mic, Nasir Jones has been dropping knowledge and straight…
February 20, 2023
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Prodigy Taught Havoc How to Produce Beats

When you start talking about some of the greatest hip hop producers of all time, there’s one name…
February 19, 2023
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The Top 10 Best Queens Rappers of All Time

Hip hop has been a cultural force for over four decades, and its influence on music, fashion, and…
February 18, 2023
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A Tribe Called Quest Didn’t Make Any Money From “Can I Kick It?”

A Tribe Called Quest’s iconic track “Can I Kick It?” is a classic hip-hop track and a fan…
February 18, 2023
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Tupac Thought Keith Murray Was Dissing Him On “I Shot Ya”

On the most overlooked feuds from the 1990s, a infamous decade for hip hop beefs, was between two…
February 18, 2023
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Cappadonna Made his Recording Debut on Raekwon’s “Ice Cream”

Cappadonna may not be as well-known as some of his Wu-Tang Clan counterparts, but he is considered by…
February 18, 2023
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The Roots’ “What They Do” Video Caused a Beef with Biggie

As one of the most iconic and enduring hip hop groups, The Roots have a reputation for their…
February 18, 2023
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