Emcees
The Rocky Relationship Between Hip-Hop and the Grammys: Notable Boycotts Throughout the Years
Since its inception, hip-hop’s relationship with the Grammy Awards has been marked by tension and controversy. From early dismissals of...
Chicago Drill: The Rise of a Musical Subculture and Its Path of Crime, Violence, and Tragedy
Origins of Drill and Its Ties to Chicago’s Streets Originating in Chicago, drill rappers have long been linked to legal battles,...
The Rise and Trials of Lil Durk: A Journey Through Music and Adversity
The Rise and Trials of Lil Durk: A Journey Through Music and Adversity A Challenging Upbringing Born October 9, 1992, Lil Durk...
A Timeline of Young Thug and YSL’s Atlanta RICO Trial
May 9, 2022 - Indictment A sweeping Fulton County indictment alleges that 28 individuals were involved in racketeering, street gang activity,...
The Rise and Tragic Fall of The Notorious B.I.G.: A Legacy Cemented in Hip Hop History
The Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls was born Christopher Wallace on May 21, 1972. Born to Jamaican parents, his mother...
Nas: A Journey from Queensbridge to Hip-Hop Icon
Early Life and Upbringing in QueensbridgeNasir Jones was born in Queens, New York, to jazz musician Olu Dara and postal...
