Theo Tonća

Theo has been a full-time freelance writer for nearly a decade and a lifelong Hip Hop head since 1993. He knows the ins and outs of the culture and the drama. As a writer, he's curated weekly columns showcasing the best new underground hip hop artists. He's excited to bring his talents to The Hip Hop Insider.

Kurupt Bio

“Reggie, Jay-Z, 2Pac and Biggie, André from OutKast, Jada, Kurupt, Nas, and then me.” On Eminem’s list of the greatest MCs of all time, he unveiled in the second verse of his hit ‘Till I Collapse. Some of the names are obvious choices, but one, in particular, stands out: Kurupt. The Philly-born, Cali-bred rapper, songwriter, producer, and sometimes actor won’t […]

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slaughterhouse group history

Slaughterhouse Group History: The Supergroup that Could Have Been

Despite receiving critical acclaim, sales were disappointing. No, this isn’t a one-sentence eulogy of the “supergroup” that would come to be known as Slaughterhouse, although it may be fitting. Instead, it’s a reference to former rapper turned podcast host and media personality Joe Budden’s third studio album Halfway House. Released exclusively as a digital download

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n.w.a group history

N.W.A Group History

Not many artists can claim to have drawn the ire of the F.B.I. like N.W.A. Their gritty tales about everyday life on the streets of Compton, Watts, and South Central defied rap critics who banned their music from being played on the radio. Eventually, N.W.A. became featured in a biographical film about their undeniable impact

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Big Pun Bio

Big Pun Bio

Immortalized by his memorable “Dead in the middle of Little Italy. Little did we know that we riddled to middlemen who didn’t do diddly” rhyme on the 1998 track Twinz with mentor Fat Joe. Big Punisher meant so much more to so many. Christopher Lee Rios was a son, a brother, husband, and father, and among many other accomplishments

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