Rap History

Hip-hop has continuously evolved and reshaped the cultural landscape, with multiple golden eras. Each of those has contributed its unique flavor to the rich and colorful history. Here we are defining these moments as we embark on a…

Do you realise how much rap music you enjoy that is from great artists that are no longer with us? Sure, when you think about rappers that have died, ya’ll reminisce about Tupac Shakir, Notorious B.I.G. or perhaps…

Ever since the rhythmic birth of hip hop on the graffiti-covered streets of the Bronx to its explosive growth across America’s sprawling urban landscapes, the story of this ever-evolving culture has been a rich history woven from some…

If we count hip hop’s official birthday as August 11th, 1973 – the same day DJ Kool Herc threw a block party at 1520 Sedgewick Avenue in the Bronx – it’s coming onto 50 years, practically still a…

You can’t talk about hip hop history without talking about the East Coast-West Coast rivalry; and you can’t talk about that, without talking about Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G.

Hip hop has always had a special relationship with commercialism, especially compared to other music genres. Oftentimes, the culture celebrates the business moves, just as much as the music itself.

Despite it’s relatively young age, compared to other music genres, hip hop has had rich, diverse history.

When Kendrick Lamar declared himself the King of New York on Big Sean’s “Control,” he launched the rap game into a hysterical frenzy that hadn’t been seen since the days of 50 Cent. Evidently rappers today are too…

Since the beginning of the culture, hip hop has revolved around discovering rare records and sampling the dopest breakbeats.

Hip hop has a long and controversial history with ghostwriters. While other music genres generally don’t make a big deal about who writes what, rap’s particular focus on penmanship and personal accounts has made ghostwriting a touch topic.