In part one of our look back at the year 1996 in hip-hop, we observed 10 lasting qualities that made '96 totally unique. In part two, guests Kenneth Hicks and V...
Often times, we tend to focus too much of our attention on things that have changed that we don't like. It's easier, for one— but knowing you came of age during...
Fighter: J. Cole
Trainer (Gym): J. Cole, (Roc Nation, Columbia Records, Sony Music, Dreamville)
Cut Men: J. Cole, Christian Rich, DJ Dummy, Elite, Irvin Was...
Maybe they don't suck for everyone, but if you're a fan of hip-hop, you've witnessed injustice after injustice at the Grammy Awards. Every February is a reminde...
How come Nas & AZ never made a full length album together?
It's one of the great "what if's" in hip-hop history, perhaps even music history. Sure, they mad...
Fighter: Lil Wayne
Trainer: DJ Drama/Gangsta Grillz
Cut Men: DJ Spinz, Lifted, Mike Dean, Kanye West, Key Wayne, Jahlil Beats, Sarom, Streetrunner, Young ...
When I was entering the sixth grade, Kobe Bryant was entering the NBA. Coming off of a hallowed high school career at Lower Merion High School (punctuated by ta...