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Hip-hop stars and fashion industry mourn stylist Derek Khan Khan, who died aged 63, styled Mary J Blige and Salt-N-Pepa, forever changing the look associated with the genrePriya ElanThu 4 Mar 2021 03.00 EST Tributes have been paid to Derek Khan, the fashion stylist who invented the “ghetto fabulous” or “bling” look which merged haute couture […]
Read More Hip-hop stars and fashion industry mourn stylist Derek KhanPrince Williams/Wireimage OMB PEEZY REPORTEDLY ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO RODDY RICCH & 42 DUGG VIDEO SET SHOOTING ATLANTA, GA – Rapper OMB Peezy was arrested on Monday (March 1) and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm during commission.null According to SayCheeseTV, police believe OMB — real name LeParis Dade — is tied to the […]
Read More 0OMB PEEZY REPORTEDLY ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO RODDY RICCH & 42 DUGG VIDEO SET SHOOTINGNo one likes a sore loser, eh, Snoop Dogg? At least that’s what appeared to be the issue with the legendary rapper, who threw quite the tantrum when he found himself getting destroyed during a game of Madden NFL 21 during his Twitch live stream.null Down by 14 with no chance of a comeback in sight, […]
Read More Watch Snoop Dogg Rage-Quit On Twitch Before Leaving Stream On For 7 HoursA shooting broke out on the set of 42 Dugg and Roddy Ricch’s newest music video, Sunday. Shots were reportedly fired in southwest Atlanta on-site at a music video shoot for 42 Dugg and Roddy Ricch that left three people injured, two of whom were hospitalized. WSB-TV Atlanta reports that it is unconfirmed whether both rappers were on the […]
Read More Shots Fired During Roddy Ricch, 42 Dugg Music Video Leaves 3 WoundedPhoto Credit: Gary Miller/Getty Images Marvin Gaye’s family cited a 2019 GQ interview between Pharrell and Rick Rubin in the case. On February 12th, the long saga of the 2013 Robin Thicke track “Blurred Lines” finally came to an end. In a California court, United States District Court Judge John Kronstadt ruled that Pharrell Williams did not commit perjury […]
Read More Pharrell Williams Cleared of Perjury Charges in “Blurred Lines” LawsuitMaking Trouble Making Trouble is the debut album by the American hip-hop group the Ghetto Boys. The group originally consisted of Bushwick Bill, DJ Ready Red, Sire Jukebox and Prince Johnny C. Following the release of Making Trouble, Rap-A-Lot Records dropped Sire Jukebox and Johnny C from the group, and added Scarface and Willie D. Making Trouble1991 reissue cover Studio album by Ghetto Boys ReleasedFebruary 17, 1988 Recorded1987 […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE FEBRUARY 17, 1988 THE GETO BOYS RELEASED THIER DEBUT ALBUM MAKING TROUBLETwo of the most storied rappers in the history of music are up for Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame induction this year. LL COOL J and Jay-Z are among the nominees who could be inducted into the Hall in 2021’s class. Of course, both of these artists’ legacies are as storied as they are […]
Read More LL COOL J, JAY-Z AMONG 2021 ROCK & ROLL HALL NOMINEESJesus Price Supastar is the second solo studio album by American rapper Sean Price of Heltah Skeltah and Boot Camp Clik. Originally planned to be released on September 19, 2006, it was pushed back to October 31, and then was pushed back for the third time, to a final release date on January 30, 2007. Duck Down Music CEO Drew “Dru-Ha” Friedman stated, “We all […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE, JANUARY 30, 2007 SEAN PRICE RELEASED HIS SECOND SOLO STUDIO ALBUM JESUS PRICE SUPERSTARUptown Saturday Night the debut studio album from American hip hop group Camp Lo was released on Profile Records and distributed through Arista Records. The album spawned the hit single, “Luchini AKA This Is It”. The album peaked at twenty-seven on the U.S. Billboard 200 and reached the fifth spot on the R&B Albums chart. Uptown Saturday Night is often hailed as a classic by fans and critics. Leo Stanley […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIA DATE JANUARY 28, 1997 CAMP LO RELEASED THEIR DEBUT ALBUM UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHTHEAD OF POP SMOKE’S LABEL CONFIRMS NEW MUSIC IS ON THE WAY The head of the record label Pop Smoke was signed to recently confirmed more posthumous music will be coming from the late Brooklyn rapper. On Friday (Jan. 22), Steven Victor, head of Victor Victor Worldwide, posted an Instagram photo of an apparent sock collaboration with Human Made. […]
Read More HEAD OF POP SMOKE’S LABEL CONFIRMS NEW MUSIC IS ON THE WAYPepa, Spinderella, and Salt (Photo credit: Bang Media) Lifetime’s biopic on the groundbreaking hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa debuted on Saturday, Jan. 23, and chronicled the group’s historic rise in the male-dominated rap game. However, one member of the group, DJ Spinderella, is not happy about the biopic and claims she was excluded from the making of the project.null […]
Read More DJ Spinderella slams Salt-N-Pepa biopicThe music legend was the last person to use the iconic Marvin Gay Los Angeles studio prior to his death before Drake and left a few items behind. When Drakereleased his memorable 2011 effort Take Care, included in the tracklist was a song that no one could have predicted would make waves the way it did. Released as the first […]
Read More OVO “40” Shares Appalling “Marvin’s Room” Story Involving Michael JacksonCrown Heights, Brooklyn native, Lou Hobbs from the infamous Albany Projects. Sentenced to life in the federal penitentiary for a number of charges. After serving 24yrs of his sentence. Recieved a commuted sentence from Former President Donald Trump before leaving office and pardoning a record high of 70 plus of incarcerated individuals from their sentences. […]
Read More Trump Pardons Mike Tyson’s Life long friend, Crown Heights, Brooklyn Native Lou HobbsThe Dark Roads is the debut album by American rapper Seagram, released 1992 on Rap-A-Lot Records and Priority Records. The album features guest performances by labelmates: Scarface, Ganksta N-I-P, Bushwick Bill and Willie D. It peaked at number 74 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album features the violent but intelligent single “The Vill” in which Seagram raps about the hard lifestyle of Oakland G’s. The album […]
Read More It was on this date January 19, 1992. Seagram released his debut album The Dark Roads.$keeta could be facing some time in prison after he shot a man during a dispute over the weekend. Houston rapper $keeta is facing a serious legal challenge after an altercation in his hometown of Houston last weekend.null The rapper was arrested after a confrontation with a rival turned violent last weekend (January 9th). Sources […]
Read More Houston Rapper $Keeta Arrested For Shooting Rival Over The WeekendRapper’s Delight by The Sugarhill Gang became the first Hip-Hop single to reach the Billboard Top 40 January 5, 1980
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE, JANUARY 5TH, 1980. SUGAR HILL GANG’S RAPPERS DELIGHT BECAME THE FIRST HIP HOP SINGLE TO REACH BILLBOARD’S TOP 40.Trippie Redd, Tory Lanez, and G Herbo celebrate Lil Durk’s success with “The Voice.” Lil Durk pulled an unexpected move with the release of The Voice. After slowly unleashing new singles off of the project for the past few months, and heavily teasing the album, he finally dropped it off in its entirety just before Christmas. Literally, on Christmas Eve. […]
Read More Lil Durk Reacts To “The Voice” Album Sales After First Full WeekDrake Offers Some New Year’s Thoughts On “Self Work” Drake with some words of wisdom to kick your year off. It is January, all. It marks the beginning of the year but for fans of Drake, the countdown officially began for Certified Lover Boy. We’re inching towards the three-year mark since the release of Scorpion, an album that ushered in a new level […]
Read More Drake Offers Some New Year’s Thoughts On “Self Work”SZA feels like a Finsta is unnecessary at this point. SZA has been teasing new music for quite some time now and recently, she finally came through with a new track that is already being praised by fans. At this point, it seems like the artist has quite a bit of music up her sleeve, and we can’t […]
Read More SZA Reveals Her Nudes In End Of Year Photo DumpThere are still no suspects. Rapping is a dangerous job. NBA Youngboy was targeted in a shooting in Florida prior to the Rolling Loud festival in 2019. The shooting left one man dead from the crossfire, 43-year-old Mohamad Jradi, as he was driving in the area. Several others were injured. NBA’s girlfriend at the time, Kay Marie, […]
Read More Feds Probe Fatal Florida Shooting That Involved NBA Youngboy: ReportSomeone check on Lil Uzi Vert. Source: Samir Hussein / Getty We may have another star couple on our hands. The internets now have receipts on Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s budding romance. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop the two fashionistas we seen in Barbados looking super cozy. In several photos that have started circulating around the world wide web […]
Read More Black Twitter All In Their Feelings Now That Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Have Gone Public, AllegedlyFEDS REJECT KODAK BLACK’S REDUCED SENTENCE REQUEST According to a confirmed report, federal prosecutors have denied Kodak Black’s request for compassionate release, stating that he hasn’t presented a reason to be released early and that his motion failed to follow legal porcedure. “(Kodak Black) has not presented ‘extraordinary and compelling reasons’ supporting his request for release,” assistant […]
Read More FEDS REJECT KODAK BLACK’S REDUCED SENTENCE REQUESTC Flanigan/Getty Images Kendrick Lamar recently connected with a fan, prompting a wave of optimism that his new album will make 2021 a year to remember. It’s become almost parody to suggest that 2020 was, as a general whole, a shitshow of apocalyptic proportions. And yet, as the New Year officially kicks off, many have […]
Read More Kendrick Lamar Sighting Sparks New Year OptimismDreamville and Griselda appear ready to reconnect as J.I.D and Benny The Butcher tease a possible collaboration. The Griselda movement, as led by Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, and Benny The Butcher, have become one of the most well-connected teams in modern-day hip-hop. Boasting affiliations with rap OGs like Nas, Method Man, and Raekwon, not to mention ties to Eminem’s […]
Read More J.I.D. & Benny The Butcher Are Ready To WorkAccording to a report from AllHipHop, Famous Dex has checked himself into a drug rehab after several concerning images went public over the weekend, leaving fans and critics to express their concern online. Dex posted a video on IG over the weekend, seemingly inebriated, rapping while showing off his “Sad” and “Love” tattoos. the Chi-Town […]
Read More FAMOUS DEX CHECKS INTO DRUG REHAB AFTER DISTURBING IMAGES GO VIRALGangsta Gibbs considers launching an OnlyFans to share the wild and unruly content that he typically posted on his Instagram Story. It’s always a game of Russian Roulette when you open up Freddie Gibbs‘ Instagram Story. There’s a chance you could watch a wholesome moment between Gibbs and his two kids but there’s probably a better chance that you […]
Read More Freddie Gibbs Has Been Banned From Instagram, AgainJAY-Z’S ROC NATION AND PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LAUNCH NEW PUBLISHING IMPRINT In several confirmed reports, literary giant Penguin Random House has announced its launch of Roc Lit 101, a publishing imprint with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation that promises to publish “genre-defying literature” by some of the culture’s most notable names. Jana Fleishman, executive vice president of […]
Read More JAY-Z’S ROC NATION AND PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LAUNCH NEW PUBLISHING IMPRINTThe Professional is the debut studio album by American record producer DJ Clue?. It was released on December 15, 1998 via Roc-A-Fella Records Professional Ratings Recording sessions took place at Alien Flyers, at Platinum Island Studios, at Desert Storm Studios, at Soundtrack Studios, at The Hit Factory, at Sound On Sound Studios and at D&D Studios in New York City, at Krosswire […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 15, 1998 DJ CLUE RELEASED “THE PROFESSIONAL” ON ROCK-A-FELLA RECORDSSouthside Jamaica, Queens rising star Fabdon is back from a 3 year prison stint with a new drive & mindset. Back like he never left. The Don returns to take his rightful place at the throne. The year was 2012 this young talented artist from out of Southside Jamaica, Queens emerged on the scene & […]
Read More FABDON, THE DON OF ALL DONS RETURNS!!!PHASE 2 This article is about the aerosol artist. For other uses, see Phase II (disambiguation). Michael Lawrence Marrow (August 2, 1955 – December 12, 2019), known as PHASE 2 and Lonny Wood, was an American aerosol paint artist based in New York City. Mostly active in the 1970s, Phase 2 is generally credited with originating the “bubble letter” style of aerosol […]
Read More LONG LIVE LONNY WOOD BETTER KNOWN AS PHASE 2Lil Wayne is getting sued for a cool $20 million, at least, by one of his ex-managers. But the interesting caveat is that Tunechi allegedly sold his masters to the Universal Music Group for over $100M. That’s kind of a big deal, and it sounds like a steal. According to TMZ, The rapper stiffed Ronald Sweeney […]
Read More Lil Wayne Sells His Masters to Universal Music Group for Over $100 MillionLegend of the Liquid Sword is the fourth solo studio album by American hip hop artist GZA, a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. It was released December 10, 2002. The album is named after the kung fu film Legend of the Liquid Sword. In the songs “Did Ya Say That”, and “Knock Knock”, GZA focuses on the politics of record labels, and expresses his issues in […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 10, 2002 THE GZA RELEASED HIS FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM “LEGEND OF THE LIQUID SWORD”Breakdancing, a street dance style rooted within the Black community, has been added to the 2024 Olympic games, The athletic style of urban dance was recognized by the International Olympic Committee on Monday, and will be featured at the 2024 Paris Games in an effot to attract younger vewers. The competing teams could win a medal, The Chicago […]
Read More Breakdancing to be added to 2024 Olympic gamesThe athletic style of urban dance was recognized by the international committee on MondayPurple Haze is the fourth studio album by Harlem rapper Cam’ron. The album was released on December 7, 2004, by Diplomat Records, Roc-A-Fella Records and The Island Def Jam Music Group. The release of this album was delayed several times from November 2003, the first single “Get Em Girls” was released a year prior to the actual album release. The album debuted at number 20 […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 7, 2004 CAM’RON RELEASED HIS FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM PURPLE HAZE ON ROCK-A-FELLA RECORDSDoc’s da Name 2000 is the fourth studio album by American rapper Redman.[9] The album was released on Def Jam Recordings on December 8, 1998. It peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard 200. It was a top seller, being certified platinum for sales of over a million copies.Doc’s Da Professional Ratings The song “Da Goodness” is sampled in the Barbadian soca beat “Redman/Da Goodness […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 8, 2000 REDMAN RELEASED DOC’S DA NAME 1999Released December 7, 1979, this was the first rap song issued on a major label. Kurtis Blow recorded it with the help of producers Robert Ford and J.B. Moore. They took it to Mercury Records, who signed Kurtis to a two-single deal, under the condition that if both singles were successful, he would get an […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 7 1979 KURTIS BLOW RELEASED CHRISTMAS RAPPINA lot of things have been coming out about Dr. Dre’s personal life ever since his estranged wife, Nicole Young, filed for divorce from the legendary music mogul Dre’s oldest daughter, 37-year-old LaTanya Young, recently opened up about her estranged relationship with her father to the Daily Mail. She stated that she hasn’t seen Dr. Dre […]
Read More DR. DRE’S OLDEST DAUGHTER CLAIMS SHE HASN’T SEEN MOGUL IN 17 YEARSBorn Again is the first posthumous compilation album by American rapper the Notorious B.I.G., released by Bad Boy Records and Arista Records on December 7, 1999. It is composed primarily of early recorded verses with newer beats and guest rappers Professional Ratings The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 485,000 albums sold in the first week, and was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA on January 14, […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 7, 1999 THE FIRST POST-HUMOUS ALBUM BY THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G “BORN AGAIN” WAS RELEASEDProsecutors are also using the fact that Casanova wore gorilla jewelry as evidence that he was associated with the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation. More information is being shared about the ongoing case involving Casanova and his alleged ties to the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang now that the rapper has turned himself over to authorities. On Thursday […]
Read More Casanova Allegedly Sent Money To Gang Founder In Prison For Murder: Report (FREE CASANOVA)The Understanding is the second studio album by rapper Memphis Bleek, released by Get Low Records, Roc-A-Fella Records, and Def Jam Recordings on December 5, 2000. As of October 2002, the album has been certified gold by the RIAA for shipment of over 500,000 units. Professional Ratings Track listing No. Title Producer(s) Length 1.”Intro (U Know Bleek)”Just Blaze 1:51 2.”Do My…” (featuring Jay-Z)A Kid Called […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 5, 2000 ROCK-A-FELLA RECORDS RECORDING ARTIST MEMPHIS BLEEK DROP HIS SECOND STUDIO ALBUMOne for All is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Brand Nubian, released on December 4, 1990 by Elektra Records. The album was highly acclaimed for its politically charged and socially conscious content. Sales never matched the wide acclaim — the album has only sold 350,000 copies as of May 2013[citation needed] — but it has remained in print since […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 4, 1990 BRAND NUBIAN RELEASED THEIR DEBUT ALBUM ” ONE FOR ALL “In a lengthy Instagram post, the wife of comedian Majah Hype alleges that she has been battered and abused by the comedian during their relationship. In her #WomenWednesday chat with her fans, she laid bare the shocking abuse allegations in an emotional speech. Majah Hype last week suffered a mild heart attack and was hospitalized. […]
Read More Majah Hype’s Estranged Wife Says He Abused Her For Years In Tearful Tell-AllChad Lamont Butler (December 29, 1973 – December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper and record producer. He was best known for his work with Bun B as a founding member of the Underground Kingz (UGK). Signing to Jive Records in 1992, UGK released their major-label debut album Too Hard to Swallow to positive reviews. The […]
Read More HIP HOP RAISED ME THE BLOG REMEMBERS CHAD BUTLER AKA PIMP C WHO PASSED AWAY ON THIS DATE DEC 4, 2007“After 12” by Che Noir . A 7 Track ep self produced by Che Noir herself. Featuring The whole Trust Spesh, Ransom, Musalini, Sa- Rock, Amber Symone, RJ Payne, & Jynx Tracklisting 01. Che Noir- Foxy Intro 02. Che Noir ft Musalini – Cruise Control 03. Che Noir ft Ransom & 38 Spesh – Hunger […]
Read More NEW MUSIC ALERT: CHE NOIR “AFTER 12” THE EP FT 38 SPESH, RANSOM, MUSALINI, SA ROCK JYNX, RJ PAYNE, & AMBER SIMONEImage via Getty/ Shareif Ziyadat As 2020 comes to a close, year-end lists are in full effect. On Thursday, Jay-Z joined the fray, sharing his 2020 playlist via TIDAL, featuring songs from artists like Drake, Busta Rhymes, Jay Electronica, Pop Smoke, Burna Boy, and several others.https://d-17731425362531232431.ampproject.net/2011200012001/frame.html The TIDAL-exclusive collection of songs—appropriately dubbed “2020 Vision COVID 19″—looks to try and encapsulate the tumultuous […]
Read More Jay-Z Drops Year-End Playlist Featuring Drake, Pop Smoke, The Weeknd, and MoreThis is Hip Hop Raised Me The Blog!!!Where is about The Knowledge, The Culture, & The Lifestyle!!! Where we celebrate the 47 years of the youngest genre of music which is Hip Hop!!!HIP HOP RAISED ME!!!! ——————————————————–Posted based on the “fair use” statute/ act. Strictly for Non-Profit and entertainment purposes only. Subject to copyrights( writing […]
Read More NEW VIDEO ALERT* DJ KAY SLAY – WE GET BUSY – FT AZ, BENNY THE BUTCHER, PAPOOSE, BUN B, TRAE THE TRUTH, & ZONECalifornia Love” is a hip hop song by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman. The song was released as 2Pac’s comeback single after his release from prison in 1995 and was his first single as the newest artist of Death Row Records. This is one of 2Pac’s most widely known and most successful singles, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE, DEC 3, 1995 2PAC & DR. DRE RELEASED THEIR SINGLE CALIFORNIA LOVE.Christmas on Death Row is a compilation album released by Death Row Records and Interscope Records on December 3, 1996. The album sold 200,000 copies. The album was made as a form of charity to the community. Professional Ratings Track listing Snoop Doggy Dogg ft. Daz Dillinger, Nate Dogg, Tray Deee, Bad Azz – “Santa Claus Goes Straight to the Ghetto” [produced by Snoop Doggy Dogg] Isaac Hayes sample […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE DEC 3. 1996 DEATH ROW RECORDS RELEASED CHRISTMAS ON DEATH ROWThis is Hip Hop Raised Me The Blog!!!Where is about The Knowledge, The Culture, & The Lifestyle!!! Where we celebrate the 47 years of the youngest genre of music which is Hip Hop!!!HIP HOP RAISED ME!!!! ——————————————————–Posted based on the “fair use” statute/ act. Strictly for Non-Profit and entertainment purposes only. Subject to copyrights( writing […]
Read More MAN GETS ROBBED ON CAMERA!!! WHEN STUNTING GOES WRONG* WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES (WATCH WHO YOU CALL BRO)This is Hip Hop Raised Me The Blog!!!Where is about The Knowledge, The Culture, & The Lifestyle!!! Where we celebrate the 47 years of the youngest genre of music which is Hip Hop!!!HIP HOP RAISED ME!!!! ——————————————————–Posted based on the “.d entertainment purposes only. Subject to copyrights( writing and teaching purposes #hiphopraisedme #hiphopraisedmeblog #hiphopraisedmetheblog #TheknowledgeTheCultureThelifestyle […]
Read More GROUP OF YOUNG BLACK DRUMMERS DOING A DOPE ROUTINE ON THE CORNER OF EAST 18TH STREET & CHURCH AVENUE IN FLATBUSH BROOKLYNThe “Holiday” rapper says they helped him be “where I am, comfortably.” In the summer of 2019, Lil Nas X decided to share his sexuality with the world. The rising, record-breaking star came forward to say that he is gay, and since that time, he has been supported by fans and teased by foes. Regardless, Lil Nas X lives his truth […]
Read More Lil Nas X Says Tyler, The Creator & Frank Ocean “Made It Easier” For HimLeBron James signs a 2-year, $85 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James is officially locked down for the next two seasons, signing an insanely wealthy new contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. The King is back, announcing his new deal today, which was reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The […]
Read More LeBron James Signs Massive New Contract With LakersAs reported by the new york post By Rebecca Rosenberg December 1, 2020 | 5:38pm Caswell Senior, aka Casanova, a Gorilla Stone fugitive sought in the case.US Attorney’s Office More than a dozen members of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang were indicted on a range of serious raps — including for the slaying of a […]
Read More Over a dozen gang members indicted for killing teen, other crimesPlanet Rock: The Album is an old school hip hop album by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force, released in 1986 as a collection of previous singles. The song “Planet Rock” was one of the earliest hits of the hip hop music genre and remains one of its pioneering recordings. The single’s liner notes include members of Kraftwerk with the songwriting credits. In creating the track, portions of Kraftwerk’s “Numbers” […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE, DEC 1ST 1986 AFRICA BAMBATTA & THE SOUL SONIC FORCE RELEASED PLANET ROCK THE ALBUMMy Life is the second studio album by American R&B recording artist Mary J. Blige, released on November 29, 1994, by Uptown Records. Many of the topics on My Life deal with clinical depression, Blige’s battling with both drugs and alcohol, as well as being in an abusive relationship. Unlike her debut, What’s the 411? (1992), Blige co-wrote fourteen of the album’s tracks, making it her most […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 29, 1994 THE QUEEN OF HIP HOP/R&B/SOUL MARY J BLIGE RELEASED HER SECOND STUDIO ALBUM “MY LIFENashville’s music industry has never given homegrown hip-hop the support it deserves, so the city’s artists and entrepreneurs are creating their own institutions.ilbusca/Getty Images It’s no wonder that journalistic surveys of Nashville’s hip-hop underground typically frame the mere fact of its existence as a big reveal. To a large degree, the scene here is the […]
Read More Hip-Hop In Nashville Is Making Its Own WayThis year, I feel like, is bigger than all of the other years, with people losing their jobs and all this type of crazy stuff,” Brown said. “I just like to be able to help in any way I can.” Mayor Jason Shelton proclaimed Nov. 24 “Slim Jxmmi Day” in the city of Tupelo. He […]
Read More Hip-hop artist Slim Jxmmi distributes free turkeys in FairparkHip-hop artist Slim Jxmmi distributes free turkeys in FairparkBy BLAKE ALSUP Daily JournalRapper “Slim Jxmmi,” half of Grammy-nominated hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, hands out free turkeys Tuesday at Fairpark in Tupelo. The rapper, whose real name is Aaquil Brown, is a Tupelo native.Rapper “Slim Jxmmi” hugs residents waiting in line to get free turkeys.Irijah Kinard, left, and Devon Shannon help carry dozens of frozen turkeys for Tuesday giveaway co-sponsored by rapper “Slim Jxmmi” at Fairpark in Tupelo.Volunteers unpack dozens of frozen turkeys to be given away as part of the event.THOMAS WELLS | BUY TUPELO • Slim Jxmmi, half of Grammy-nominated hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, distributed turkeys to dozens of families Tuesday afternoon.The Tupelo native, who’s real name is Aaquil Brown, returned to his hometown to give back to the community that helped raise him as part of his 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive at Fairpark.“I love giving back to where I come from because I feel like it inspires others to chase their dreams or to reach their highest height and give back to their community,” Brown said. “It makes everybody better.”With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has created economic hardships for millions of people across the country, Brown said it’s even more important to give back.A Hip-Hop Pioneer Loses His Leg. The Optimism Remains After doctors amputated part of former Yo! MTV Raps host Andre “Doctor Dré” Brown’s leg, his family set up a GoFundMe to defray medical costs. Still, the trailblazer doesn’t want your pity Andre Brown was leaving his sister’s house on Memorial Day when he misjudged the location of […]
Read More Hip Hop Pioneer Doctor. Dre of Yo! MTV Raps Loses leg as reported by Rolling Stone!!Christmas in Hollis” is a single by Run-DMC that was included on two 1987 Christmas compilation albums featuring various artists: A Very Special Christmas (A&M 3911) and Christmas Rap (Profile 1247). When Bill Adler first asked Run-DMC to contribute to “A Very Special Christmas”—the first in a series of various artists compilation albums produced to benefit the Special Olympics—they refused. After Bill—who was then […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 25, 1987 RUN-DMC RELEASED THEIR SINGLE “CHRISTMAS IN HOLLIS”Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde is the debut album of American hip hop group The Pharcyde, released on November 24, 1992 through Delicious Vinyl Records and EastWest Records. The album was produced by former group member J-Swift, and features only one guest appearance, provided by little known Los Angeles rapper Bucwheed (known then as “Buckwheat” from The Wascals). In the […]
Read More NOV 24, 1992 THE PHARCYDE RELEASED THEIR DEBUT ALBUM BIZARRE RIDE 2 THE PHARCYDEWarner Bros. Records eventually refused to distribute Live and Let Die as part of its deal with Cold Chillin’ Records because of the album’s lyrical content and cover art.[1] It is not known if a Warner Bros. catalogue number was ever assigned to the release. Live and Let Die remained out of print until it was re-released and remastered with various bonus material […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 24, 1992 KOOL G RAP & DJ POLO RELEASED THIER THIRD & FINAL STUDIO ALBUM “LIVE AND LET DIE”Bobby Digital in Stereo is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer RZA. It was released on November 24, 1998, and was certified Gold on February 5, 1999, by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It is a well-received experimental album that is based on a story featuring him rhyming as a hedonistic, fun-loving alter-ego named Bobby Digital and […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 24, 1998 RZA OF THE WU-TANG CLAN RELEASED BOBBY DIGITAL IN STEREODiplomatic Immunity 2 is the second studio album by American hip hop collective The Diplomats. The album was released on November 23, 2004 through Koch Records. Professional Ratings Track listing No.Title Music Performer(s) Length 1.”Stop-N-Go”DevelopCam’Ron and J.R. Writer 6:13 2.”S.A.N.T.A.N.A.”TreblemakersJuelz Santana 4.24 3.”Take ‘Em to Church”AmadeusCam’ron and Juelz Santana 3:49 4.”Get Use to This”Stay Gettin’Juelz Santana and J.R. Writer. 3:57 5.”Family Ties”SkitzoCam’ron, 40 […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 23, 2004 THE DIPLOMATS RELEASE THEIR SECOND STUDIO ALBUM IMMUNITY 2!!No Need for Alarm is the second solo studio album by American hip hop musician Del the Funky Homosapien. It was released in 1993 through Elektra Records. Recording sessions took place at Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco and at Chung King House of Metal in New York City. Production was handled by Del himself along with A-Plus, Casual, Domino, Jay-Biz, Snupe and Stimulated Dummies Professional Ratings […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 23, 1993 DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN RELEASED HIS SECOND STUDIO ALBUM “NO NEED FOR ALARMMy Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is the fifth studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West. It was released on November 22, 2010, by Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. It follows a period of public and legal controversy for West, who retreated to a self-imposed exile in Hawaii in 2009 and recorded at Honolulu’s Avex Recording Studio in […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 22, 2010 KANYE WEST RELEASED HIS FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM MY BEAUTIFUL DARK TWISTED FANTASYDare Iz a Darkside is the second studio album by American rapper Redman. It was released on November 22, 1994, by Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at 13 on the US Billboard 200.[1] The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album cover features Redman buried in the ground up to his neck, a reference to the cover of Funkadelic’s 1971 album Maggot Brain. […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 22, 1994 REDMAN RELEASED HIS SECOND STUDIO ALBUM “DARE IZ A DARKSIDE”Behind Bars is the third studio album by British-American rapper Slick Rick, released November 22, 1994, on Def Jam Recordings. The album features production from Vance Wright, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Easy Mo Bee and Warren G, as well as guest appearances by Doug E. Fresh, Nice & Smooth, and Warren G. Professional Ratings Upon its release, Behind Bars achieved moderate chart success, peaking at number 51 on the Billboard 200, and […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 22, 1994 SLICK RICK RELEASED HIS THIRD STUDIO ALBUM BEHIND BARSLivin’ Proof is the debut album by Group Home, the Gang Starr-affiliated duo composed of rappers Lil Dap and Melachi the Nutcracker. The album featured the popular underground single “Supa Star” and the instrumental work of producer DJ Premier. The album is known both for these instrumentals and the interplay between the lyrics of Group Home’s two members. DJ Premier […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE, NOV 21, 1995 Group Home Released “Living Proof”The W is the third studio album by American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. It was released on November 21, 2000, by Loud Records. After their 1997 album Wu-Tang Forever, several of the group’s members released solo projects before The W, which has a more rugged, less polished sound than that of most Wu-Tang related albums from that era. The album also features […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV, 21 2000 THE WU-TANG CLAN RELEASED THEIR THIRD STUDIO ALBUM “THE W”Rapper Lil Wayne charged in Miami with possessing gun as a convicted felon BY JAY WEAVER AND DAVID OVALLE NOVEMBER 17, 2020 12:30 PM https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article247239014.html/video-embed/amp/miamiherald/247236874/1#amp=1https://trinitymedia.ai/player/trinity-amp?pageURL=https%3A%2F%2Famp.miamiherald.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Farticle247236874.html&campaignId=2900002186#amp=1 Celebrated rapper Lil Wayne was charged Tuesday with possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon stemming from his holiday trip to Miami on a private plane last December, when authorities discovered […]
Read More Rapper Lil Wayne charged in Miami with possessing gun as a convicted felonReported by Miami HeraldThe Predator is the third studio album by Ice Cube. Released within months of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, on November 17, 1992, many songs comment on racial tensions in the United States. The title is in part reference to the movie Predator 2, and the album itself includes samples from the film. Though not Ice Cube’s most critically successful album, The Predator is […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 17, 1992 ICE CUBE RELEASED HIS THIRD STUDIO ALBUM “THE PREDATOR”2001 (sometimes called The Chronic 2001) is the second studio album by rapper and hip hop producer Dr. Dre. It was released on November 16, 1999, by Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records as the follow-up to his 1992 debut album, The Chronic. The album was produced mainly by Dr. Dre and Mel-Man, as well as Lord Finesse, and features several guest contributions from fellow U.S. rappers such as The D.O.C., Hittman, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Xzibit, Eminem, and Nate Dogg. 2001 exhibits […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 16, 2001 DR DRE RELEASED THE CHRONIC 2001Mm..Food is the fifth studio album by British-American rapper/producer MF DOOM. It was released via Rhymesayers Entertainment on November 16, 2004. It peaked at number 17 on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart, and number 9 on Heatseekers Albums chart.The title, Mm..Food is an anagram of “MF Doom”. Critical Reception Professional Ratings Garnering universal acclaim upon release,” Mm..Food ” received an average score of 81 from Metacritic, based on 22 reviews.[3] Ryan Dombal of Entertainment Weekly wrote […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 16, 2004 MF DOOM RELEASED HIS FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM “MM..FOOD”Davis released over 350 mixtapes and was recognized as an innovator mostly on a regional level until his death of codeine overdose in 2000. His legacy was discovered by a wider audience around 2005, and has gone on to influence a wide variety of artists. Biography Learn moreThis article needs additional citations for verification. Early life Robert Earl Davis, Jr. […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 16, 2000 THE HIP HOP WORLD WAS SHAKENED BY THE NEWS OF HOUSTON TEXAS BELOVED DJ SCREW WAS FOUND DEADTical is the debut studio album by American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man. It was released November 15, 1994, by Def Jam Records. It was the first Wu-Tang solo album released after the group’s debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Similar to all first generation solo Wu-Tang projects, Tical was mainly produced by group member RZA, who provided a dark, murky and rugged sound. […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 15, 1994 METHOD MAN OF THE WU-TANG CLAN RELEASED HIS DEBUT SOLO ALBUM “TICAL”Licensed to Ill is the debut studio album by American rap rock group Beastie Boys. It was released on November 15, 1986 by Def Jam and Columbia Records, and became the first rap LP to top the Billboard album chart. It is one of Columbia Records’ fastest-selling debut records to date and was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2015 for shipping over ten million copies in the […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 15, 1986 THE BEASTIE BOYS RELEASED THEIR DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM ” LISCENSED TO ILL”Act a Fool is the debut studio album by American West Coast hip hop artist King Tee. It was released on November 15, 1988 via Capitol Records. Audio production was handled by DJ Pooh and King Tee himself with Tim Devine as executive producer. It also features guest appearances provided by Mixmaster Spade and Breeze on the track “Just Clowning”. The album peaked at number 125 […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV, 15 KING TEE RELEASED HIS DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM “ACT A FOOL”Boosie Badazz has a bullet hole in his leg after coming under gunfire during a trip to Dallas … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Boosie was shot at in Dallas Saturday, after rolling through town in what we’re told was a sprinter van near a strip mall called Big T’s Plaza. Yesterday […]
Read More BOOSIE BADAZZ REPORTEDLY SHOT IN THE LEG IN DALLAS TEXAS. REPORTED BY TMZBenny the Butcher is the latest rapper to suffer a gunshot wound below the belt this week — this time, it happened out in Houston during what sounds like an attempted robbery.Houston PD tells TMZ … the New York rapper was in town Saturday and visiting a local Walmart with a couple friends in tow. While […]
Read More BENNY THE BUTCHER REPORTEDLY SHOT IN THE LEG IN HOUSTON, TEXAS DURING AN ATTEMPTED ROBBERY.H.N.I.C. is the debut solo album by American rapper Prodigy. The album was scheduled for a September release but ultimately released November 14, 2000. Professional Ratings After four Mobb Deep albums, Prodigy took a temporary break from the group and released his first solo effort. “H.N.I.C.” is an initialism for “Head Nigga In Charge”. Prodigy enlisted a number of […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 14, 2000 PRODIGY OF MOBB DEEP RELEASED H.N.I.CLabcabincalifornia is the second album by The Pharcyde, released in 1995, three years after their debut Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde. The album’s production was handled by The Pharcyde themselves and Jay Dee, with additional help from Diamond D and M-Walk. The first single was “Drop”. The video for “Drop” was directed by Spike Jonze, and used footage of the group performing […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 14 1995 THE PHARCYDE RELEASED THEIR SOPHMORE ALBUM LABCABINCALIFORNIAThe Cactus Al/Bum (also known as The Cactus Cee/D and The Cactus Cas/Ette depending on release format) is the debut album by hip hop trio 3rd Bass, released on Def Jam Recordings on November 14, 1989. The album received positive reviews from the hip hop press. It was certified gold by the RIAA on April 24, 1990,[8] the same day as Biz Markie’s The Biz Never Sleeps,[9] which was released two weeks prior […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 14, 1989 3RD BASS RELEASED THEIR DEBUT ALBUM “THE CACTUS ALBUM”Russell Tyrone Jones (November 15, 1968 – November 13, 2004), better known by his stage nameOl’ Dirty Bastard (often abbreviated as ODB), was an American rapper and producer. He was one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan, a rap group primarily from Staten Island, New York, which rose to mainstream prominence with its 1993 debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE, NOV 13, 2004 RUSSELL TYRONE JONES BETTER KNOWN AS OL’ DIRTY BASTARD FROM THE WU- TANG CLAN PASSED AWAYPut It On” is a song recorded by American rapper Big L, and features American rapper Kid Capri. The track was produced by Buckwild for L’s debut studio album, Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous (1995). The song was written by Big L, Roy Ayers and Anthony Best. The song was released on November 13, 1994 as the first single from the album […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 13 1994 BIG L RELEASED HIS DEBUT SINGLE “PUT IT ON”The Blueprint 2: The Gift and the Curse (stylized as The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse) is the seventh studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on November 12, 2002, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Island Def Jam Music Group. The album serves as a sequel to his sixth album The Blueprint (2001). Parts of the album were later reissued for his compilation album, […]
Read More ON NOV 12 JAY-Z RELEASED HIS SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM THE BLUEPRINT 2: THE GIFT AND THE CURSEInfinite is the debut studio album by American rapper Eminem. It was released on November 12, 1996, through Web Entertainment. Recording sessions took place at the Bass Brothers’ studio, with production handled by Mr. Porter and Eminem himself. The album features guest vocals from fellow rappers Proof, Mr. Porter, Eye-Kyu, Three, and Thyme, as well as singer Angela Workman. Physical copies of Infinite were released on cassette and vinyl, and Eminem sold […]
Read More NOV 12, 1996 EMINEM RELEASED HIS DEBUT ALBUM INFINITEPenicillin on Wax Penicillin on Wax is the debut studio album by American New York-based rapper Tim Dog. It was released on November 12, 1991 via Ruffhouse Records. Production was handled by several record producers, including Ced-Gee, TR Love and Moe Love from Ultramagnetic MC’s, Bobby Crawford, Louis Flores, and Tim Dog himself. Fellow rapper Kool Keith made guest appearances on two tracks.Penicillin on WaxStudio album by Tim DogReleasedNovember 12, 1991Recorded1991Genre […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 12, 1991 TIM DOG RELEASED HIS DEBUT & ONLY ALBUM “PENICILLIN ON WAX”Professional Ratings 2Pacalypse Now was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 19, 1995. In commemoration of its twenty-fifth anniversary, it was released on vinyl and cassette on November 11, 2016. Controversy The album generated significant controversy stemming from then-U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle‘s public criticism after Ronald Ray Howard murdered a Texas state trooper and his defense attorney claimed […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 12, 1991 2PAC RELEASED HIS DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM “2PACALYPSE NOWHard Core is the debut studio album by American rapper Lil’ Kim. It was released on November 12, 1996, by Undeas Recordings, Big Beat Records, and Atlantic Records. After achieving a success with the hip hop group Junior M.A.F.I.A. and their album Conspiracy (1995), Kim began working on her solo album with The Notorious B.I.G. serving as the executive producer (besides this, he performed on four […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 12, 1996 LIL KIM RELEASED HER DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM “HARD CORE”Universal Zulu Nation The Universal Zulu Nation is an international hip hop awareness group formed by and formerly led by hip hop artist Afrika Bambaataa. :101 Current Zulu Nation logo. Former Zulu Nation logo Afrika Bambaataa (left) with DJ Yutaka of Zulu Nation Japan, 2004. They strongly promote that Hip-Hop was created to provide ‘peace, love, unity and having fun’ for those in […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE THE UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION WAS FORMED LED BY AFRICA BAMBATTAEnter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, released on November 9, 1993, by Loud Records. Recording sessions took place during early-to-mid 1993 at Firehouse Studio in New York City, and the album was produced by the group’s de facto leader RZA. Its title originates from the martial arts films Enter the Dragon (1973) and The 36th Chamber […]
Read More ON THIS DATE NOV 9, 1993 WU TANG CLAN RELEASED THEIR DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM “ENTER THE WU-TANG (36 Chambers)Reported by TMZ 11:12 AM PT — Authorities say King Von was NOT shot by Atlanta Police Department officers, contrary to rumors, and cops say investigators believe the rapper was shot during the initial shoot-out between the 2 groups, which happened before police responded and attempted to stop the shooting. Police also say King Von fled […]
Read More RAPPER KING VONKILLED IN ATLANTA SHOOTING DEAD AT 26 YEARS OF AGE. REPORTED BY TMZThe Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (commonly shortened to The 7 Day Theory or Makaveli) is the fifth studio album by American rapper Tupac Shakur, credited as the alias Makaveli. It was released on November 5, 1996, almost two months after his death, and was released through Death Row Records and Interscope Records. It is his only album released under a new alternative stage name, Makaveli. […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 5, 1996 2PAC RELEASED THE DON KILLUMINATI : THE 7 DAY THEORYIn My Lifetime, Vol. 1 is the second studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released on November 4, 1997, via Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam.[11] The album debuted at #3 on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.[12][13] The album sold over 138,000 copies in its first week. Professional Ratings The album features guest contributions by Lil’ Kim, Foxy Brown, Babyface, Blackstreet, Teddy Riley, Too $hort, and Puff Daddy. Producers for Reasonable Doubt such […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 4, 1997 JAY-Z RELEASED IN MY LIFETIME VOL.1The 18th Letter is the debut solo album of American emcee Rakim, released November 4, 1997, on Universal Records in the United States. The album features production by DJ Clark Kent, Pete Rock, Father Shaheed, Nick Wiz and DJ Premier.[1] It contains lyrical themes that concern the hip hop’s golden age, Rakim’s rapping prowess, and the state of hip hop.[2] Background BackgroundEdit It is his […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 4, 1997 RAKIM RELEASED HIS DEBUT SOLO ALBUM “THE 18TH LETTER”The Renaissance is the second studio album by American hip hop artist Q-Tip, released November 4, 2008, on Universal Motown Records. The follow-up to his solo debut album, Amplified (1999), it was recorded after Q-Tip’s Kamaal the Abstract (2009) was initially shelved in 2002 by his former label Arista Records and his proposed effort Open was shelved by Universal Motown, both deemed commercially inadequate by the labels. The Renaissance was produced […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV, 4 2008, Q-TIP OF A TRIBE CALLED QUEST RELEASED HIS SECOND SOLO ALBUM RENAISSANCEMurder Was the Case is a 1994 short film and soundtrack album starring and performed by Snoop Doggy Dogg. The 18 minute film was directed by Dr. Dre and Fab Five Freddy and chronicles the fictional death of Snoop Dogg and his resurrection after making a deal with the Devil. The film’s title comes from Snoop’s song of the same name from his debut […]
Read More IT WAS ON THIS OCT 14, 1994 DATE SNOOP DOG RELEASED THE SOUNDTRACK & FILM “MURDER WAS THE CASE”