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Thanks to the infamous rivalry that rocked the ’90s, the East Coast and the West Coast have come to be known as the hotbeds of hip hop. Aside from New York and California, another region in the U.S. has produced its fair share of rap greats: the South. While several artists have attempted to seize […]

While the “top 5, dead or alive” debate is always the liveliest discussion among hip hop heads, the distinction of “greatest rapper of their generation” also leads to passionate discourse. Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Eminem, Jay-Z, and Nas have all been crowned by their respective fanbases as the best of their respective times. Jermaine

All his life, Nipsey Hussle was all about vision. Living up to his stage name, Nip relentlessly embraced the hustle in his pursuit of a better life for himself and his community. From his humble objective of earning extra bucks as a child to his altruistic goals of lifting up his Los Angeles ‘hood, Nipsey

Longevity is a difficult distinction to achieve in the rap game. It’s hard to consistently deliver quality work for three to five years, let alone decades. However, back in the ’80s and ’90s, this career progression was compounded by the real threats to rappers’ lives, such as gang culture and gun violence. Snoop Dogg, everyone’s

In an era where rappers can achieve commercial success through so many platforms, Drake has conquered the hip-hop landscape like no rapper ever has. Outselling the competition has become second nature to the Canadian prodigy, as evidenced by his staggering record sales, long list of accolades, and utmost dominance on the charts. The mainstream supremacy

In the rap industry, the title of “King” is the highest recognition an emcee could receive from fans and peers alike. While several have coveted this moniker, very few rappers have earned even just a place in the conversation. And, when it comes down to it, the number of artists who can legitimately claim the

In the hallowed halls of hip hop producers, there is no name more respected than Dr. Dre. The mad scientist from the West Coast has his fingerprints all over masterpieces that span decades. From his breakthrough in the 1980s with N.W.A., to his mentorship of rap icons in the ensuing years, Dr. Dre has maintained

Throughout the history of music, there are certain artists who are synonymous with their genres. Rock n’ roll has Elvis, soul has Ray Charles, and pop has Michael Jackson. In the rap industry, one man sits uncontested on the throne: Tupac Shakur. From his hard-hitting verses to his infamous temperament, Tupac embodied the essence of