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10 Years Ago: Gucci Mane Releases His Debut Album 'Trap House'
Ten years ago today, Gucci Mane introduced us to his way of hustling on his debut album, 'Trap House.' We take a look back at the Atlanta rhymer's first studio effort.
Juicy J Performs With Injured Foot at THC Tour Stop in Los Angeles
Despite having an injured foot, Juicy J puts on a two-hour concert set at the Hollywood Palladium and discusses a Three 6 Mafia reunion.
25 Years Later: Why 'Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em' Cemented Rakim as Rap's Preeminent MC
Twenty-five years have passed since Eric B. & Rakim delivered their third studio album, 'Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em.' On the anniversary of the lauded album, we take a look at how it cemented Rakim as rap's preeminent MC.
Camp Lo, 'Ragtime Hightimes' [ALBUM REVIEW]
Rap group Camp Lo returns with their seventh studio album, 'Ragtime Hightimes.' Is the project worth a listen? Check out The Boombox review to find out.
Kanye West, We'll Let You Finish But That Honorary Degree Raises an Issue
Could honorary degrees be sending the wrong message to the youth? We take a look at Kanye West's recent honor to examine the issue at hand.
Jamie Foxx’s ‘Hollywood’ Album Doesn't Really Matter
On the day Jamie Foxx releases his fifth album, 'Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses,' we take a look at why the project doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things when it comes to his lauded career.
10 Years Later: Nelly, ‘Sweatsuit’ Album
Nelly's compilation album, 'Sweatsuit,' turns 20 today. In honor of the project we take a look at how it fared in his catalog of hits.
Ice Cube's 'AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted' Was a New Beginning
The Boombox takes a look back at his classic rap album and its significance in Cube's storied career in hip-hop.
40 Years Ago: The Jackson 5 Release Their Final Album for Motown
Forty years ago, the Jackson 5 released their final album for Motown Records and embark on a new journey with Epic Records as the Jacksons.
A$AP Rocky Talks 'A.L.L.A' Album, Crazy Limo Rides With Mos Def & Rappers Biting Styles in 2015 [EXCLUSIVE]
A$AP Rocky headed to his hometown of Harlem, N.Y. to join the Red Bull Music Academy for their "Conversation" series. The rappers opens up about his new album, 'A.L.L.A,' crazy limo rides with Mos Def and hip-hop in 2015.