2 Chainz is one of the most exciting characters in hip hop and an undeniable force in trap music. From a college basketball star to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in rap with some of the biggest hits of the early 2010s, 2 Chainz has had a fantastic career. I’ve been listening to […]

For over thirty years, musician and actor Common has been taking the entertainment industry by storm. With fourteen successful albums and dozens of successful television and movie roles under his belt, he is loved by hip-hop fans, movie buffs, and television lovers alike. From his initial success as an underground hip-hop artist to eventually becoming

P. Diddy is one of the most iconic figures in hip hop and has contributed to some of the greatest albums in music history. From helping shape the career of a young Biggie Smalls to producing seminal albums for Mary J. Blige and Lil Kim, P. Diddy helped create the sound of 90’s hip hop.

What’s in a name? Even in the ego-driven industry of hip hop, it takes a lot of hubris for an emcee to call himself Prodigy. But, when all was said and done, no one could ever humble the late Albert Johnson. With each gritty verse emanating from his lips, Prodigy lived up to his moniker

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

Pusha-T is one of the most respected lyricists in rap and has had a long career spanning over two decades. He came into the game as one half of the group Clipse, alongside his brother Malice (now known as No Malice), and went on to have a massively successful solo career. Later on, he teamed

Ice Cube is one of the most controversial rappers in American hip-hop. Hearing his song “It Was A Good Day” for the first time was a revelation to me. I started tripping that I was a gangster while cruising around the hood with my boys. He has always been interesting to me because of his

The first time I heard of Rakim was on Twitter. Silly, I know. Back in 2011, pro wrestling star Montel Vontavious Porter was asked to name the greatest rapper of all time. Was it Tupac or Biggie? In response, MVP Tweeted: “Rakim.” When I saw this on my feed, I went, “Who’s that?” It took