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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

50 Cent is controversial beyond comprehension. This article can easily turn into a book if I decide to write everything I know about this American hip-hop artist because I am such a fan of his. A couple of months ago, I read his last book, which he wrote in collaboration with Robert Greene. The book

The Migos are one of the most iconic hip-hop groups of the modern trap era. With classic records like Bad and Boujee, Walk It Talk It, and Fight Night, the Migos have established themselves as certified hitmakers who have carved their own lane in hip hop. I’ve been listening to the Migos since 2013, when

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

Travis Scott is one of his generation’s most successful rappers and creative entrepreneurs. Aside from just his music, he’s built a name for himself as a successful businessman by doing brand deals with companies ranging from Mcdonald’s to Fortnite. He has established himself as one of the most influential voices in rap. I’ve been following

Ludacris, or Christopher Brian Bridges, is a famous American rapper; however, he is also an actor and publisher that left a strong mark in the music world and the art of film. The rapper has made an incredible mark on the world-rap scene with his boisterous lyrics. But Ludacris is maybe most known for his

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

Future is one of the biggest rappers in the world and one of the defining artists in the trap genre. Known for his soulful autotune-laced ballad about coming up in the treacherous streets of Atlanta, Future has established himself as one of the most iconic artists of his generation. From his debut album Pluto to

Kanye West and Jay-Z are two of the most famous entertainers of all time, and both helped shape the sound of modern hip hop. I’m a huge fan of both artists, and I’ve been following their careers and relationship closely for years. They’ve been collaborators since the early 2000s but have had a complicated relationship