Kanye West Disrupts 2009 MTV VMAs: Sept. 13 in Hip-Hop HistoryKanye West Disrupts 2009 MTV VMAs: Sept. 13 in Hip-Hop History'I'mma let you finish..."Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
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
The Roots Reach a Crossroads: August 29 in Hip-Hop HistoryThe Roots Reach a Crossroads: August 29 in Hip-Hop HistoryOn this day, we celebrate Michael Jackson's birthday and remember albums by the Roots, Daz Dillinger, Junior M.A.F.I.A. and DJ Clue?Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
The Very Wise Math Behind 'O.P.P.': August 24 Hip-Hop HistoryThe Very Wise Math Behind 'O.P.P.': August 24 Hip-Hop HistoryThis day in hip-hop history features Naughty by Nature's misunderstood classic, Babyface's emotional entreaties, Shaggy's post-military raunch and more.Debra FilcmanDebra Filcman
Thug Life- 'Pour Out A Little Liquor': Throwback Video of the DayThug Life- 'Pour Out A Little Liquor': Throwback Video of the DayPac took us back to the 1920s with his Harlem Knights-eque video. Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
20 Infectious Hooks from Nate Dogg Songs20 Infectious Hooks from Nate Dogg SongsIn honor of what would have been Nate Dogg's 49th birthday, here are 20 classic songs that made him the voice of West Coast hip-hop.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Scarface - 'Smile' Feat. Tupac Shakur: Throwback Video of the DayScarface - 'Smile' Feat. Tupac Shakur: Throwback Video of the DayScarface and 2Pac teamed up on an inspiring song for those who are struggling through difficult times.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
20 Notorious Hip-Hop Trials20 Notorious Hip-Hop TrialsThe Boombox takes a look back at some infamous legal cases that had rappers fighting for equal justice.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Here Are Tupac's Best Soundtrack Appearances, RankedHere Are Tupac's Best Soundtrack Appearances, RankedFrom 'Above The Rim' to 'Gang Related' and 'Gridlock'd'—we've ranked Pac's best songs featured on soundtracks.Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard