Masta Ace Saves His Career: October 16 in Hip-Hop History
On this day, Masta Ace and Angie Stone delivered career-defining albums, and 'Black Dynamite' proved he was a bad mother...shut your mouth!
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Mase Scores a Hit for the 'Shiny Suit' Era: Oct. 14 in History
On this day, Prince released Controversy, LL Cool J dropped Phenomenon, Gravediggaz delivered their second album and Mase scored a major hit for Bad Boy's shiny suit era with "Feels So Good."
Mos Def Drops a Hip-Hop Classic: Oct. 12 in Hip-Hop History
George Clinton paints the white house black, Spice 1 is 'Immortalized,' Warren G wants it all, Salt-N-Pepa continue to prove they're 'Very Necessary.'
Tupac Bailed Out of Jail: October 11 in Hip- Hop History
On this day in hip-hop history, Tupac Shakur got his freedom and Warren G put out In the Mid-Nite Hour.
2Pac Scores a Posthumous Hit: Oct. 13 in Hip-Hop History
2Pac proves eternal, Prince becomes an emoji, Jurassic 5 say hello, and Freddie Foxxx makes his debut.
A Tribe Called Quest Albums, Ranked Worst to Best
One of the most respected, influential groups in hip-hop history, ATCQ's legacy continues to thrive.
Ice-T Uses His 'Freedom of Speech': October 10 in Hip-Hop History
On this day, Ice-T tackles censorship in rap with his political album, 'The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say!'
T.I. Gets 'Serious' on His Debut Album: Oct. 9 in Hip-Hop History
On this day, Atlanta rhymers T.I. and Bubba Sparxxx released their debut albums and Flo Rida got 'Low' with his first hit single.
10 Worst Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rap Snubs
From LL Cool J to MC Lyte, here are some of the worst Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hip-hop snubs.
LL Cool J, Janet & Chaka Among 2019 Rock Hall Nominees
This will be the fifth time LL Cool J's been considered for induction into the Hall of Fame.