Kool G Rap

On this day, Mariah Carey breaks records with "Fantasy," Kool G Rap continues his lyrical reign, Snoop Dogg and Pharrell make everyone "drop it like it's hot" and Jennifer Hudson is born.

Here are 10 rappers from the east coast who were among the earliest champions of southern rap, before it became the trend.

On the last album before G Rap went solo, he and Polo upped the ante for street hop.

From DMX to A Tribe Called Quest, these are 50 classic hip-hop albums that shaped the sound of the East Coast in the Nineties.

In case you're seeing nothing but red lately, here are 10 Rap Songs To Channel Your Anger.

We ranked the albums from the Godfather of East Coast street rap himself.

Kool G Rap returns with a new album.

Kool G Rap's Return of the Don touches down on June 2.

The legend is gearing up to release his new LP.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kool G. Rap's '4,5,6' album, we handpicked the five best songs for your listening pleasure.