HIP-HOP HISTORY

This man seeks out the jugular.

That's a pretty f*cking fast three years flew by.

Em, Obie, & Sway kept that 2003 energy.

"I knew it was a street bible."

EXCLUSIVE: Jaz-O The Originator reflects on his story with no shortage of OG wisdom.

Snoop Dogg and 2Pac were two of Amerikkka's most blunted.

A homage to the man who never failed to kick incredibly dope sh*t.

Thank God for The Waters.

The story of Snoop Dogg and Suge Knight is one of hip-hop's essential tales.

As Lauryn Hill and Pras continue to find themselves embroiled in high-profile misadventures, we take a look at why The Fugees will never (and should never) reform.

Is Slim Shady's presence in an artist's career a help or a hindrance?

Joell Ortiz keeps the Slaughterhouse legacy alive.

The legacy of Death Row lives on.

Revisit the time Ice-T, Eminem, and Proof connected back in 1999.

You are now Watching The Throne.

The relationship between Jada Pinkett-Smith and Tupac continues to prompt much in the way of theorizing.

Aint' none of ya'll better.

On its twenty-fourth anniversary, look back on one of hip-hop's truly legendary nights.

We examine the seemingly conflicting ideals that resided within the psyche of the late Tupac Shakur.

T.I. graces our brand new digital cover.

"He was a beast in the studio and a real friend."

Raekwon's timeless capsule of mafioso hip-hop celebrates another birthday.

Long live Pimp C. RIP.

Rest in peace, Combat Jack.

One of hip-hop's most legendary wars began with chain-snatchings, thrown punches, diss tracks, and studio stabbings.

"It was just a bunch of us in the studio, thriving."

Bone Thugs perfected the art of gritty, gothic, gangsta rap.

If you can't respect Jay-Z's "The Black Album," your whole perspective is wack.