9/11 Terrorist Attacks, Jay-Z & More: Sept. 11 in Hip-Hop History9/11 Terrorist Attacks, Jay-Z & More: Sept. 11 in Hip-Hop HistoryOn this day, we remember the lives lost and the heroes of September 11.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Will Smith Moves to 'Bel-Air': Sept.10 in Hip-Hop HistoryWill Smith Moves to 'Bel-Air': Sept.10 in Hip-Hop HistoryWill Smith becomes the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Nas makes you look and Beyoncé goes off, on this day in hip-hop history.Rob SmithRob Smith
Hip-Hop Pioneer Jimmy Spicer Battling Advanced Brain CancerHip-Hop Pioneer Jimmy Spicer Battling Advanced Brain CancerKurtis Blow has called on the hip-hop community to aid the pioneering rapper, whose works have been sampled by Busta Rhymes and Wu-Tang Clan.Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
Missy Elliott Flips It, Reverses It: Sept. 9 in Hip-Hop HistoryMissy Elliott Flips It, Reverses It: Sept. 9 in Hip-Hop HistoryMissy Elliott scores her biggest hit, OutKast drop "Hey Ya!" Otis Redding is born and more -- all on this day in hip-hop history.Rob SmithRob Smith
Jay-Z Tries to Kill Auto-Tune: Sept. 8 in Hip-Hop History Jay-Z Tries to Kill Auto-Tune: Sept. 8 in Hip-Hop History 'New York Undercover' makes television history, Bushwick Bill drops his solo debut and Jay-Z releases the lackluster 'The Blueprint 3.'Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
How Fox's Answer to 'Must See TV' Validated Hip-Hop CultureHow Fox's Answer to 'Must See TV' Validated Hip-Hop CultureRecalling Fox's early black-centered TV lineup and how it amplified hip-hop culture.Naima CochraneNaima Cochrane
Eazy- E Is Born and 2Pac Gets Shot: Sept. 7 in Hip-Hop HistoryEazy- E Is Born and 2Pac Gets Shot: Sept. 7 in Hip-Hop HistoryOn this day, we remember two West Coast hip-hop icons and salute Michael Jackson's 'Bad.' Shamone!Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Why 2Pac’s Shooting Still Haunts Hip-HopWhy 2Pac’s Shooting Still Haunts Hip-HopFor over 20 years now, rumors and elaborate conspiracies about Pac's unsolved murder have circulated, only adding to his legend.Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
OutKast Albums, Ranked Worst to BestOutKast Albums, Ranked Worst to BestOutKast's sound was futuristic in scope but grounded in the realities of the streets of Atlanta, a mixture that was potent and fresh, nostalgic and piercing.Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
Cam'ron Shades Roc-A-Fella Records: Sept 5 in Hip-Hop HistoryCam'ron Shades Roc-A-Fella Records: Sept 5 in Hip-Hop HistoryCam'ron turns down Dame Dash's Roc-A-Fella offer and Young MC drops his debut album, 'Stone Cold Rhymin'.'Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard