Vanilla Ice Prepares for the Big Screen: Oct. 8 in Hip-Hop History
On this day in hip-hop and R&B history, Teddy Riley was born, Prince showed off his 'Dirty Mind' and Vanilla Ice geared up for his movie debut.
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Janet Jackson Breaks Boundaries With ‘Velvet Rope': October 7 in Hip-Hop History
On this day, Ms. Jackson unveils her 'Velvet Rope' and Ludacris serves up 'Chicken-n-Beer.' Also, MC Lyte and Toni Braxton celebrate birthdays.
Run-DMC’s ‘It’s Like That’ Gets EDM Treatment: October 5 in Hip-Hop History
On this day, Jason Nevins remixes Run-DMC and veteran hip-hoppers De La Soul, Wyclef Jean and Digital Underground drop new projects.
TLC’s 15 Best Deep Cuts & Album Tracks
TLC became the best-selling American female group of all time, but how well do you know the trio's discography? Check out their most underrated tunes.
Black Thought Is Born: Oct. 3 in Hip-Hop History
MC Lyte establishes herself as a premier emcee, Scarface releases a slept-on banger, VH1 pays proper homage to hip-hop, and Black Thought is born.
‘Soul Train’ Is Ready to Board, Ja Rule and More: October 2 In Hip-Hop History
On this day, Don Cornelius becomes the conductor of 'Soul Train' and Ja Rule releases his most successful album, 'Pain Is Love.'
Prince’s ‘Diamonds and Pearls': A Guide to Every Track
Coming after a few underperforming albums, 1991's 'Diamonds and Pearls' was a career reboot for Prince.
The Best Samples from Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter V’
On 'Tha Carter V' album, Weezy samples several classic songs from G. Dep, 2 Chainz, Dr. Dre and more.
Digable Planets Drop Classic Debut ‘Reachin”: Sept. 27 In Hip-Hop History
On this day, Digable Planets changed the rap landscape with their debut album and Lil Wayne is born.
Prince’s ‘The Gold Experience': A Guide to Every Track
Prince released 'The Gold Experience' in the middle of his public feud with Warner Bros.