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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

Ghostface Killah Introduction Ghostface Killah is one of the most acclaimed rappers from the Wu-Tang Clan and has continued to release successful solo projects decades into his career. He has a unique flow and way with words that is tough to replicate, and he’s cemented himself as a certified hip-hop icon. My personal favorite Ghostface

Freddie Gibbs is one of the most underrated MCs of this generation. With classic albums under his belt like Piñata and Alfredo, he has continued to improve his sound with each new project. My favorite Gangsta Gibbs albums are his collaborations with legendary producer Madlib – Piñata and Bandana – because I think they have

DMX is one of the best-selling rappers of all time and the first musical artist in history to go number one with five consecutive albums. He had a raw, unapologetic style that set him apart from his contemporaries and set the standard for hardcore hip hop in the late 90s. My favorite DMX projects are

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

Nasir Jones, aka Nas, is one of hip hop’s most respected lyricists and has had a long and successful career full of trials and tribulations. From his classic debut project Illmatic to his Grammy award-winning 2020 album The King’s Disease, Nas has proven himself to be an artist that can stand the test of time. 

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

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