HIP-HOP HISTORY

Snoop Dogg tells a story in jewelry.

Encyclopedia Noreaga.

Hot on the heels of accusations that Kendrick used a stand-in during a live performance, we analyse why MF Doom continues to get away with sending body doubles to his shows.

Michael Jackson was a big fan of Chris Brown.

A backstage gathering of OGs.

Nas makes it clear that he's got nothing but love for Mary J.

Juicy J asks a fair question.

How Darryl "Joe Cool' Daniel's album artwork for Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" has influenced generations of hip-hop artwork. Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage

Nineteen years ago, the Wu-Tang Clan came through with another classic.

All hail Queen Nicki.

EXCLUSIVE: Knoc-Turn'al witnessed the creation of Dr. Dre & DJ Quik's "Put It On Me."

Snoop Dogg celebrates the royal lineage.

There will never be another like B.I.G.

Celebrating a classic.

Wu-Tang really is forever.

Bid on a few pieces of hip-hop history.

Bobby Digital flexes his historian chops.

Lloyd Banks shares a hip-hop "Where's Waldo."

The Game was on his Max Payne energy.

The song was never released, but the lesson was forever.

Snoop Doggy Dogg takes it back.

Kid Cudi pokes fun at a divisive project's reputation.

Jadakiss reflects on some of his hard-fought battle scars.

Sizing up some of the biggest disputes and beefs involving the former Source co-owner.

"I do this shit like a motion picture."

Have you seen this iconic hip-hop flick?

The collaboration that never was.