Ludacris

Whodini becomes the first hip-hop act to chart in the Top 40, Deltron 3030 visits the dystopian future, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek team up, Ludacris drops his major label debut, and Eminem and Wyclef Jean are born.

On this day, Ms. Jackson unveils her 'Velvet Rope' and Ludacris serves up 'Chicken-n-Beer.' Also, MC Lyte and Toni Braxton celebrate birthdays.

2Pac's Thug Life drops, Ludacris undergoes 'Release Therapy,' J.Lo declares she's still from "the block," Shyne makes his Bad Boy debut, and Serena Williams is born.

On this day, we remember the lives lost and the heroes of September 11.

For years, rappers have been the pitchmen for all kinds of products for corporate America.

From Will Smith, Queen Latifah and Ice Cube, to Sticky Fingaz and Eve, we've ranked the rappers-turned-actors.

Ed Lover and the gang bid farewell to the fans on the final episode of 'Yo! MTV Raps.'

These rappers give thanks to hip-hop and its creator DJ Kool Herc in their lyrics.

Today’s Hip-Hop and R&B History focused on two separate years with album anniversaries sprawling across the East Coast, West Coast, and Midwest.

From Ice Cube to Kurtis Blow, hip-hop had a lot to say about King James joining the Lakers.