Raekwon is one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan and has contributed to some of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. From his work with the Wu-Tang to his prolific solo career and partnership with Ghostface Killah, Raekwon has a talent for crafting grandiose street epics that set him apart from many […]
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In the span of almost twenty-five years, the rap god known as Eminem has spawned many looks crossing different generations. Anyone who knows modern-day Slim Shady might imagine him wearing the synonymous black hoodie and hat combo with a beard—a look he almost exclusively appears in today. But sometimes, the classic Eminem outfits are what
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In the ultra-competitive world of hip hop, the goal is to be Batman, not Robin. But some emcees, whether they like it or not, are more Dick Grayson than Bruce Wayne. Big Boi will always be second fiddle to André 3000; Lauryn Hill clearly outshone Wyclef Jean and Pras, and Havoc was—you have to admit
Logic—an emcee within the new hip hop generation- was once just a Young Sinatra, making music like the emcees before him. With Bobby Tarantino spitting the cutthroat verses on the mixtapes to come, his albums became the outlet to tell his most personal stories. The life of the infamous rapper, Logic, has been filled with
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Mos Def, now known as Yasiin Bey, is among the most celebrated MCs of the early 2000s. From his pivotal collaboration with Talib Kweli, Black Star, to his massive solo career, to his successful transition into acting, Mos Def has continuously proven his talent and versatility. Although he’s taken a step back from the public
I have never felt as conflicted about an emcee’s legacy as I have for one Lauryn Hill. There’s no way that I can dispute her place in hip-hop history. At a time when it was immensely difficult for female rappers to become household names, Ms. Hill defied the odds and ascended into stardom. Setting records
All hardcore Eminem fans know that the rapper loves changing into costumes. He has dressed up and imitated many famous artists in his music videos. One of the most notorious costumes is when he dressed up as Britney Spears in “The Real Slim Shady” music video. He didn’t stop there but played his mother, Marylin
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Scarface is a legend in Texas hip hop who helped bring the Houston sound into the mainstream. From his work with the Geto Boys to launching a successful solo career, Scarface has had incredible longevity in the industry and has consistently been ranked among the top 5 lyricists of all time by many hip hop
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The Game is one of the most influential West Coast rappers of the early to late 2000s. From his debut, The Documentary, to his 2022 release Drillmatic, the Game has cemented himself as an LA icon who is still highly relevant more than 15 years into his career. I’ve been listening to the Game for
Remember what you felt the first time you heard “Moment 4 Life?” You may have bopped your head to the powerful beat crafted by star producer T-Minus. Or you could have marvelled at the braggadocious guest verse by pre-Take Care Drake. Or—and this is very likely—you became a huge fan of the Cinderella-esque music video helmed
