OutKast Drops Classic Double Album: Sept. 23 In Hip-Hop HistoryOn this day, OutKast released 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below,' and Jermaine Dupri and LisaRaye McCoy celebrate birthdays. Trent Fitzgerald
Ice Cube Stays 'True to the Game': Sept. 14 in Hip-Hop History Ice Cube releases the scathing "True to the Game," Amy Winehouse and Nas are born, Destiny's Child cements their legacy and Michael Jackson faces sexual abuse claims. Jacinta Howard
Will Smith Moves to 'Bel-Air': Sept.10 in Hip-Hop HistoryWill Smith becomes the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Nas makes you look and Beyoncé goes off, on this day in hip-hop history.Rob Smith
12 Collateral Damage Victims of Rap BeefRap beef has never been victimless, here's a look back at 12 people that got caught up in the crossfire of some infamous hip-hop feuds. raj chander
Best Rappers Turned Actors, RankedFrom Will Smith, Queen Latifah and Ice Cube, to Sticky Fingaz and Eve, we've ranked the rappers-turned-actors. Jacinta Howard
The 25 Most Memorable Hip-Hop and R&B MTV VMAs PerformancesHip-hop and R&B have come a long way on MTV. We're looking back at 25 of the best performances on the MTV VMAs. Ashlea Brandon
Nas Names His Top Five Hip-Hop Songs of All-Time Slick Rick, Public Enemy, Run DMC, Eric B. and Rakim and MC Shan all make the cut for Nas' Top 5.Jacinta Howard
20 Rappers Who Pay Homage to Hip-Hop In Their SongsThese rappers give thanks to hip-hop and its creator DJ Kool Herc in their lyrics.Trent Fitzgerald
12 Throwback Rap Album Covers Inspired by Jazz/R&B Album ArtworkThese rappers paid homage to their favorite old-school jazz and R&B albums with their iconic LP cover art.Trent Fitzgerald