HIP-HOP HISTORY

NORE says he gave Big Sean the cold shoulder after trying to get the Detroit rapper on a track.

In a new interview with Talib Kweli, Ja Rule opens up about the difficulties of engaging in rap beef while being investigated by the feds.

Missy teased Kim about her constant nip slips and the rapper's stylist, Misa Hylton, used it as inspiration.

Fat Joe reflects on the time he and Big Pun stood in line at the Tower Records to secure of a copy of Eminem's debut album.

Kicking off our new Original Content series "Hip-Hop's Best Verses," revisit one of rap's most explosive and detailed crime sagas, Ghostface Killah's masterful "Shakey Dog."

Nas reflects on the legacy of his feud with Jay-Z.

Ja Rule hints that his career as a ghostwriter runs deeper than some might think, though he doesn't name any names.

Daz Dillinger and Kurupt hype their new book "DPG 4 Life," a first-hand account of their experience on the legendary Death Row Records.

Busta Rhymes takes to Instagram to share a nostalgic flyer from a 30-year old concert, one that found him sharing the stage with MF DOOM.

Diddy takes time to reflect on two late music icons, The Notorious B.I.G. and Aaliyah, with a classic #FlashbackFriday photo from 1994 they took in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

A complete history of the relationship between Eminem and Snoop Dogg, former collaborators and proteges of Dr. Dre who currently stand at odds.

David Bowie once checked an MTV anchor over the network's lack of coverage for Black artists during the early 80s.

Daz Dillinger takes it back to the Dogg Pound Gangsta Clicc heydey with a classic throwback pic of him, Kurupt, and Dr. Dre.

Conway The Machine has always been an insanely-skilled rapper, as evidenced in his pre-2012 shooting freestyle video.

Young Buck continues to drop classic G-Unit tales in his extensive interview with VLAD TV, this time bringing us back to when The Game got kicked out of G-Unit and the shootout that started everything.

Royce Da 5'9" explains why even the "biggest" artists of today will never be able to capture what 50 Cent brought to the game with "Get Rich Or Die Tryin."

J. Prince's appearance on the Joe Rogan Podcast found the Rap-A-Lot Records' CEO detailing his history with law enforcement, and how he became a target after attempting to become independent of the music industry and major labels.

Busta Rhymes reveals how Eminem continuously moved the goalpost during the creation of their competitive anthem "Calm Down."

Method Man explains how the Wu-Tang Clan were able to transcend cultural and musical boundaries.

While speaking with VLAD TV, Young Buck explained how 50 Cent's song "Blood Hound" off his highly successful debut album "Get Rich Or Die Tryin'" ended up being a big break.

Lil Wayne explains why there will never be another Drake or Nicki Minaj, analyzing why the current landscape has made it impossible.

Big Meech was on his way to Houston to celebrate Bun B's birthday when he was arrested, according to the UGK rapper.

Busta Rhymes explains how he and Dr. Dre came together to bring "Break Ya Neck" to life, along with many more of his classic singles.

Diddy reveals that he was open to the idea of Biggie becoming his manager and writing for him.

Twenty-eight years ago, Dr. Dre stepped forward to unleash his official debut studio album "The Chronic," one of the greatest projects hip-hop has ever seen.

Happy anniversary to Black Thought's instantly-classic Funkmaster Flex Freestyle, a legitimate contender for the "Best Verse Of All Time" title.

Will Bun B run for Mayor of Houston? On the second day of HNHH's "12 Days Of Christmas," the Trill OG reveals his possible future in politics, details tutoring Pimp C, partying with BMF, and watching Gucci Mane and Jeezy make-up 15 years after witnessing the two record "So Icy."

Three legends connect as Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, and JT Money form the basis of "Miami Mount Rushmore."