When Dame Dash’s auction of his one-third share in Roc-A-Fella Records finally took place, months of legal battles, delays, and public intrigue ensued.The lead-up to the auction was marked by disputes over royalties, legal motions, and Jay-Z’s involvement in claims about the rights to Reasonable Doubt. This breakdown explores the key developments and the controversy

Since its inception, hip-hop’s relationship with the Grammy Awards has been marked by tension and controversy. From early dismissals of the genre to ongoing disputes over recognition, many rap artists have voiced their frustrations with the ceremony. Over the years, several high-profile rappers have taken a stand by boycotting the awards. Here are a few

Origins of Drill and Its Ties to Chicago’s Streets Originating in Chicago, drill rappers have long been linked to legal battles, incarceration, and even tragic deaths. As this hip-hop subgenre gained momentum, the city faced a 38% spike in homicides, driven largely by gang violence concentrated on the South Side. With “drill” as slang for “kill,”

The Rise and Trials of Lil Durk: A Journey Through Music and Adversity A Challenging Upbringing Born October 9, 1992, Lil Durk (Durk Derrick Banks), grew up in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago’s South Side. Raised by his mother, who worked as a nurse, his father was incarcerated since Durk was just seven months old. Growing

May 9, 2022 – Indictment A sweeping Fulton County indictment alleges that 28 individuals were involved in racketeering, street gang activity, and other charges under the name “Young Slime Life.” Jeffery Williams, better known as the rapper Young Thug, is accused of leading the gang and has been arrested.  June 3, 2022 – Bond DeniedThe court

The Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls was born Christopher Wallace on May 21, 1972. Born to Jamaican parents, his mother Voletta taught preschool and his father Selwyn was a welder and local politician.   Growing up in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, Biggie’s father left the family when he was two while Voletta worked two jobs.  He