2Pac Scores a Posthumous Hit: Oct. 13 in Hip-Hop History2Pac proves eternal, Prince becomes an emoji, Jurassic 5 say hello, and Freddie Foxxx makes his debut. Corey Irwin
A Tribe Called Quest Albums, Ranked Worst to BestOne of the most respected, influential groups in hip-hop history, ATCQ's legacy continues to thrive.Jacinta Howard
Ice-T Uses His 'Freedom of Speech': October 10 in Hip-Hop HistoryOn this day, Ice-T tackles censorship in rap with his political album, 'The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say!'Trent Fitzgerald
T.I. Gets 'Serious' on His Debut Album: Oct. 9 in Hip-Hop HistoryOn this day, Atlanta rhymers T.I. and Bubba Sparxxx released their debut albums and Flo Rida got 'Low' with his first hit single.Trent Fitzgerald
10 Worst Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rap SnubsFrom LL Cool J to MC Lyte, here are some of the worst Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hip-hop snubs.Jacinta Howard
LL Cool J, Janet & Chaka Among 2019 Rock Hall NomineesThis will be the fifth time LL Cool J's been considered for induction into the Hall of Fame. Trent Fitzgerald
Salt-N-Pepa and Naughty By Nature Join 'MixTape Tour'Salt-N-Pepa and Naughty By Nature are taking fans back to the '80s with tour and new song.Trent Fitzgerald
Rappers in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: A Complete HistoryThe Boombox takes a look back at the rappers who have been honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Trent Fitzgerald
Vanilla Ice Preps for the Big Screen: Oct. 8 in Hip-Hop HistoryOn 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.Ian Aikman
Janet Jackson Releases 'Velvet Rope': Oct. 7 in Hip-Hop HistoryOn this day, Ms. Jackson unveils her 'Velvet Rope' and Ludacris serves up 'Chicken-n-Beer.' Also, MC Lyte and Toni Braxton celebrate birthdays.Trent Fitzgerald