Redman is one of the most underrated rappers from the East Coast. From teaming up with Method Man from Wu-Tang to appearing in dozens of films and TV shows, Redman has established himself as an entertainment icon who has left his mark on pop culture. My favorite Reman solo project has to be his debut […]
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A tycoon in nature, only a mind as well-crafted and honed down as Earl Stevens’ could make the impact that he has. Furthering the rap game with his fellow OG’s would only be one of his business endeavors, but would be the one that solidified his name within multiple generations: E-40. Birth Name: Earl Tywone
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On October 20, 1990, Luther Campbell picked up a huge win for hip hop. Actually, “huge” doesn’t even cut it. Had Campbell and his crew lost, the trajectory of the entire hip hop industry would have been very, very different. I’m not just talking about record sales, either; on a deeper level, Campbell’s team was
“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
Before I knew of Run-DMC, I was only familiar with Run TMC. (Hey, I’m a hoops junkie from the Philippines. Can you blame me?) While the fast-paced style of the Hardaway-Richmond-Mullin trio certainly has a legacy on the hardcourt, I wouldn’t dare equate it to the revolutionary impact of three gentlemen from the Hollis neighborhood
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When someone says “Biggie Smalls,” the first thing that pops into my mind is “Versace shades and colorful jumpers.” Even though being a fashion icon was not one of Big’s goals, he still had unforgettable outfits and a unique style. Tupac even accused the rapper of stealing his style, but honestly, Pac is more bandanas
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Big Boi is one half of the legendary rap group Outkast and was instrumental in bringing Southern hip-hop into the mainstream. He had a legendary run with Outkast that lasted for nearly 20 years, and he’s since gone on to have a successful solo career. Big Boi has helped create some of the most iconic
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If you have ever stepped one foot in the world of hip hop, you must have heard of Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. We saw many famous groups going their separate ways and many Hollywood power couples calling it quits, but the Young Money crew has been there for each other since day one. Wayne
Name a hip hop hook that’s more iconic than “Cash rules everything around me/C.R.E.A.M., get the money/Dolla dolla bill, y’all.” Go ahead. I’ll wait. With all due respect to the hard-hitting imagery of Raekwon and Inspectah Deck, that hit song doesn’t work without Method Man. There’s something in Meth’s voice that takes you on a
Hip hop is all about the magic and music of words. So it’s only right that hip hop fans take a minute to brush up on the rich terminology of the genre. Think back to the earliest days of your fandom. Remember when your friends spoke animatedly about the latest rap album, and they started
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